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Marcella R. Aquino, MD, is a professor and clinician educator at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, specializing in allergic skin diseases and drug allergies. Her clinical interests include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and drug allergies. Dr. Aquino is an active member of the Allergic Skin Diseases Committee of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and has served as past Chair of the Allergic Skin Disease Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). She has been involved in pivotal research examining health care disparities affecting school-aged children with atopic dermatitis and asthma. Her work investigates multi-level contributing factors, including behavioral, clinical, and biological aspects, for treatment outcomes. She conducts in-depth interviews with caregivers to evaluate barriers and facilitators for managing atopic dermatitis and asthma. Dr. Aquino's research has been supported by grants from organizations such as the Children's Miracle Network and the ACAAI Allergist’s Foundation. She has been recognized for her contributions to medical education and scholarly work, including various podcasts and lectures addressing contemporary issues in allergy and immunology. Additionally, she serves as the Program Director for the Brown/Lifespan Allergy & Immunology Fellowship.
Department: Department of Economics