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Attending Physician, Craig Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Assistant Director (Botswana Based), David Pincus Global Health Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Co-Director, International Core, Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), University of Pennsylvania
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Lead Pediatrician, General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana-UPenn Partnership, University of Pennsylvania, Gaborone, Botswana
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Research Director , Botswana-UPenn Partnership, University of Pennsylvania
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Department: Pediatrics
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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2a The Hub for Clinical Collaboration
23 3500 Civic Center Boulevard
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
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27 Division of Adolescent Medicine
2a The Hub for Clinical Collaboration
23 3500 Civic Center Boulevard
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Education:
21 7 BS 19 (Neuroscience) c
31 University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
21 a BPhil 2e (History and Philosophy of Science) c
31 University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
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51 Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011.
21 7 MS 26 (Clinical Research Methods) c
31 University of Pittsburgh, 2016.
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31 University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
21 a BPhil 2e (History and Philosophy of Science) c
31 University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
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21 7 MS 26 (Clinical Research Methods) c
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Description of Clinical Expertise
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Description of Research Expertise
d3 Adolescent health services, positive indicators and health outcomes, adolescent mental health, adolescent health in low-middle income countries, global pediatric health, global adolescent health.e 29
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1c7 Romeo DJ, Wagner CS, Ahluwalia V, Punchak M, Ryan IA, Villavisanis DF, Massenburg BB, Ng JJ, Wu M, Khona Z, Motlhwa WS, Lekaba OV, Salo K, Akarapimand P, Liao EC, Masole L, Steenhoff AP, Brooks MJ, Swanson JW, Tjinjeka U, Taylor JA: The State of Surgery in Botswana, 2018 to 2022. J Craniofac Surg 36(8): e1292-e1297, November/December 2025 Notes: doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000011940.
13c Phoi O, Brooks MJ, Sathyamoorthi C, Matshaba M: Uncovering Psychosocial Factors and Interventions across different age groups of PLWH at Botswana-Baylor Children’s Clinical Centre of Excellence (BBCCCOE). BIPAI Annual Meeting 2025 July 2025.
1df Brooks MJ, Choe K, Eschliman EL, Poku OB, Setumo SBL, Entaile P, Morapedi K, Sebogodi K, Stockton M, Ho-Foster A, Nyblade L, Yang LH: A Qualitative Study of the Adaptation of a Facility-Level Training Using “What Matters Most” to Reduce Intersectional Stigma Toward Pregnant Women Living With HIV in Botswana. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 36(5): 554-566, July 2025 Notes: doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000569.
100 Phoi O, Brooks MJ, Sathyamoorthi A, Matshaba M: Tailoring Care: A Gender-Based Analysis of Mental Health and Psychosocial Factors in HIV Patients. BIPAI Annual Meeting 2025 July 2025.
134 Loabile B, Bilker WB, Khunou K, Ngwako N, Tsima B, Brooks MJ, Moloi T, Morroni C, Gross R: Association of HIV status with infections complicating abortion in Botswana. AIDS. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000004176, 39(7): 923-926, Jun 2025.
17b Brissett D, Jones T, Brooks MJ, Jones M, Neal O, Knight K, Williams T, Darien K, Williams J, Thomas D, Foster C, Ginsburg K, Dowshen N: Adultification of Young Black Females on Their Health and Well-being: A Qualitative Study. Pediatrics 155(6): e2024069110, June 2025 Notes: doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-069110.
180 Burmen B, Kurtzman G, Olashore AA, Baghirova-Busang L, Poku O, Morakanyane P, Tshume O, Phoi O, Matshaba M, Lowenthal ED, Morales KH, Brooks MJ.: HIV Virologic Suppression and Mental Well-being in Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV. Int J MCH AIDS 14: e007, May 2025 Notes: doi: 10.25259/IJMA_45_2024.
1bb Brooks MJ, Ayoubi P, Lustig E, Kealeboga K, Morakanyane P, Stockton M, Loabile B, Ajibola G, Yang L, Poku O, Matula S: 84. “People Who Get Me…Don’t Judge. Don’t Give Me Nasty Looks, Because I’m Here for a Reason”: Perspectives of Health Services from Youth in Botswana. J Adolesc Health 76(3): S44-S45, March 2025 Notes: do: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.11.100.
1e1 Lustig E, Kealeboga KM, Poku O, Ajibola G, Matula S, Brooks MJ: Youth Perspectives on Causes of Negative Mental Health and Facilitators of Positive Mental Health: Findings from Botswana. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 63(10, Supplement): S234, October 2024 Notes: Poster presentation at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2024.08.257.
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Selected Publications
1f5 Brooks MJ, MacLean SA, Eschliman EL, Poku OB, Molebatsi K, Ahmed C, Morakanyane P, Entaile P, Monyane-Pheko M, Morapedi K, Phoi O, Tshume O, Benton TD, Matshaba M, Lowenthal ED: Piloting a Near-Peer Lay Counselor Based Problem Solving Therapy Intervention for Youth With and Without HIV in Botswana: An Adaptation of the Friendship Bench. J Adolesc Health 78(4): 639-647, April 2026 Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.12.260.1c7 Romeo DJ, Wagner CS, Ahluwalia V, Punchak M, Ryan IA, Villavisanis DF, Massenburg BB, Ng JJ, Wu M, Khona Z, Motlhwa WS, Lekaba OV, Salo K, Akarapimand P, Liao EC, Masole L, Steenhoff AP, Brooks MJ, Swanson JW, Tjinjeka U, Taylor JA: The State of Surgery in Botswana, 2018 to 2022. J Craniofac Surg 36(8): e1292-e1297, November/December 2025 Notes: doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000011940.
13c Phoi O, Brooks MJ, Sathyamoorthi C, Matshaba M: Uncovering Psychosocial Factors and Interventions across different age groups of PLWH at Botswana-Baylor Children’s Clinical Centre of Excellence (BBCCCOE). BIPAI Annual Meeting 2025 July 2025.
1df Brooks MJ, Choe K, Eschliman EL, Poku OB, Setumo SBL, Entaile P, Morapedi K, Sebogodi K, Stockton M, Ho-Foster A, Nyblade L, Yang LH: A Qualitative Study of the Adaptation of a Facility-Level Training Using “What Matters Most” to Reduce Intersectional Stigma Toward Pregnant Women Living With HIV in Botswana. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 36(5): 554-566, July 2025 Notes: doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000569.
100 Phoi O, Brooks MJ, Sathyamoorthi A, Matshaba M: Tailoring Care: A Gender-Based Analysis of Mental Health and Psychosocial Factors in HIV Patients. BIPAI Annual Meeting 2025 July 2025.
134 Loabile B, Bilker WB, Khunou K, Ngwako N, Tsima B, Brooks MJ, Moloi T, Morroni C, Gross R: Association of HIV status with infections complicating abortion in Botswana. AIDS. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000004176, 39(7): 923-926, Jun 2025.
17b Brissett D, Jones T, Brooks MJ, Jones M, Neal O, Knight K, Williams T, Darien K, Williams J, Thomas D, Foster C, Ginsburg K, Dowshen N: Adultification of Young Black Females on Their Health and Well-being: A Qualitative Study. Pediatrics 155(6): e2024069110, June 2025 Notes: doi: 10.1542/peds.2024-069110.
180 Burmen B, Kurtzman G, Olashore AA, Baghirova-Busang L, Poku O, Morakanyane P, Tshume O, Phoi O, Matshaba M, Lowenthal ED, Morales KH, Brooks MJ.: HIV Virologic Suppression and Mental Well-being in Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV. Int J MCH AIDS 14: e007, May 2025 Notes: doi: 10.25259/IJMA_45_2024.
1bb Brooks MJ, Ayoubi P, Lustig E, Kealeboga K, Morakanyane P, Stockton M, Loabile B, Ajibola G, Yang L, Poku O, Matula S: 84. “People Who Get Me…Don’t Judge. Don’t Give Me Nasty Looks, Because I’m Here for a Reason”: Perspectives of Health Services from Youth in Botswana. J Adolesc Health 76(3): S44-S45, March 2025 Notes: do: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2024.11.100.
1e1 Lustig E, Kealeboga KM, Poku O, Ajibola G, Matula S, Brooks MJ: Youth Perspectives on Causes of Negative Mental Health and Facilitators of Positive Mental Health: Findings from Botswana. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 63(10, Supplement): S234, October 2024 Notes: Poster presentation at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2024.08.257.
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