Dr. Ju Park

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ju Park is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Research) and Epidemiology (Research) at Brown University, specializing in epidemiologic research with a focus on fentanyl overdose prevention. Dr. Park co-directs the research track of the Brown Internal Medicine Residency Program and has a secondary appointment at the Department of Epidemiology at the Brown University School of Public Health. He holds a Ph.D. and M.H.S. in epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in neuroscience from the University of Sydney. As the Principal Investigator for the COBRE Opioids Overdose Research Project, Dr. Park examines overdose detection technologies, leading several NIH-funded studies focused on drug checking and opioid use. His extensive oeuvre includes over 100 peer-reviewed publications relating to substance use and overdose, with works featured in major media outlets. Furthermore, he serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Drug Policy and has received multiple awards recognizing his contributions to the field of drug policy and public health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

2021-01-01 — Present

Rhode Island Hospital • Providence, RI

Conducting epidemiologic studies and co-directing the research track of the Brown Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Assistant Professor (Research)

2021-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching courses and engaging in research related to epidemiology and substance use.

Awards

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Highly Ranked Scholar - Prior Five Years

2024-01-01
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Inaugural Drug Policy Evaluation Award

2024-01-01
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Early Stage Investigator

2023-01-01
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AMERSA Conference Travel Award

2023-01-01
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Junior Investigator Travel Award

2019-01-01
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Charlotte Silverman Award

2016-01-01
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Community Service Award

2013-01-01

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
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics