Natural Sciences: Christopher Brown '26
Major(s) and minor(s)
B.S. in Biology
Cluster in Political Science and History
Pronouns
He/Him
Hometown
Maryland
Areas of interest/focus in research
Behavioral Psychology, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Family Studies, and Parenting Psychology.
Labs / departments / offsite programs where research was conducted
I did my research at the Mount Hope Family Center in ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é.
I worked as a research assistant on Project Promise (Promoting Positive Parenting).
I did an independent research project using data from a project called FLIGHT (Families Learning, Interacting, and Growing Healthy Together).
I'm a current research assistant for TRANSFORM (Translational Research that Adapts New Science FOR Maltreatment Prevention), working on FHS (the Family Health Study).
About me...
I'm a pre-med, biology student, but I like to expand my areas of research beyond the natural sciences.
I find great fulfillment in research that has a mission I can connect to, such as contributing to interventional psychotherapy treatments for mothers and their infants.
Outside of my academic life, I'm a distance runner and martial artist. Anytime I'm not in a lecture, in the library, or at my research center, I can ‘be found on the track or doing drills in the gym!
How has your experience as a researcher influenced your career objectives?
Although I’m pre-med, I’ve often considered the research route and things like MD/PhD programs.
After working more closely with researchers and sitting in on meetings for other projects, I learned that I’m more interested in pursuing the medical path without research (going straight through).
As much as I love the process, I determined it wasn’t something I wanted professionally in the long run.
Campus organizations, programs, activities, clubs, awards/distinctions
- Lab Teaching Assistant
- Research Intern
- Rub Club Officer
- Catholic Newman Community officer
- Discover Grant Recipient - Independent Researcher
- Posse Scholar (college scholarship program)
Fun Fact: when I'm not doing research you can usually find me...
In the gym doing martial arts drills! I'm also often on the track and trail getting my miles in, preparing for upcoming races!
Areas where I may be particularly helpful
- Networking with professors and PIs to get research positions
- How to make the most of your current position as a research intern
- Ways to find your interest/passion for research
- Discover Grant application writing
What advice do you have for prospective or new researchers?
Get involved in new areas! There's nothing wrong with pursuing projects within your current discipline, but I'll always advocate for expanding your horizons! There are many great disciplines out there and you never know what you might find enjoyable.
Email me at: cbr126@u.rochester.edu