Dr. Molly Magill

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Biography

Molly Magill is a Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University, where she also serves as the Director of Biostatistics at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies. Her research primarily focuses on the mechanisms of behavior change in the context of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions for alcohol and drug use disorders (AOD). Magill's work emphasizes the transbehavioral and transtheoretical processes of change, aiming to improve the care individuals receive in community settings with self-determined resources outside traditional treatment systems, such as mobile applications. She is committed to mentorship, supporting students and early career colleagues alongside her research endeavors, which include areas such as statistical analyses in clinical trials, meta-analysis on behavioral treatment effects, intervention development, and therapist training and fidelity monitoring. Throughout her career, Magill has contributed significantly to the field of addiction science, researching effective therapeutic methods and establishing frameworks to enhance treatment efficacy.

Research Interests

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