Dr. Daphne Koinis Mitchell

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Biography

Daphne Koinis-Mitchell is a Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She serves as Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Pediatrics and leads the Pediatric Health Disparities Research Program at Hasbro Children's Hospital. Her research focuses on identifying multi-level factors that contribute to health disparities in urban children, particularly in areas such as asthma, sleep health, and obesity. With a commitment to integrating biological, behavioral, and clinical approaches, she aims to develop personalized treatment strategies that improve health outcomes for high-risk children. Koinis-Mitchell has been the principal investigator for numerous NIH-funded studies that investigate the complex interactions between chronic illness, sleep quality, and physical health. She passionately mentors trainees and faculty, promoting professional development and diversity within the research community. Her extensive work includes contributions to understanding the impact of cultural context on chronic disease management and health behavior.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice Chair of Research

2020-01-01 — Present

Department of Pediatrics, Hasbro Children's Hospital • Providence, RI

Oversees research initiatives and programs within the department.

Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Pediatric Health Disparities Research Program • Providence, RI

Leads research on pediatric health disparities, focusing on asthma and related conditions.

Staff Psychologist

2005-01-01 — Present

Hasbro Children's Hospital • Providence, RI

Provides psychological services and supervision for pediatric patients.

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics