Merrian Jacqueline Brooks, DO, MS
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Attending Physician, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Botswana Based Fellowship Director , Pincus Global Health Fellowship, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Co-Director, International Core, University of Pennsylvania Center for AIDS Research
Lead Pediatrician, General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana-UPENN Partnership, Gaborone, Botswana
Research Director , Botswana-UPenn Partnership, University of Pennsylvania
Department: Pediatrics
Contact information
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Division of Adolescent Medicine
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine
3500 Civic Center Blvd
12th floor, 12227
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Division of Adolescent Medicine
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine
3500 Civic Center Blvd
12th floor, 12227
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fax: 215-590-4708
Email:
brooksm2@chop.edu
brooksm2@chop.edu
Education:
BS (Neuroscience)
University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
BPhil (History and Philosophy of Science)
University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
DO
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011.
MS (Clinical Research Methods)
University of Pittsburgh, 2016.
Permanent linkBS (Neuroscience)
University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
BPhil (History and Philosophy of Science)
University of Pittsburgh, 2006.
DO
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011.
MS (Clinical Research Methods)
University of Pittsburgh, 2016.
Description of Clinical Expertise
adolescent primary mental and physical healthcareDescription of Research Expertise
Adolescent health services, positive indicators and health outcomes, adolescent mental health, adolescent health in low-middle income countries, global pediatric health, global adolescent health.Selected Publications
Maclean, S. Poku, O,. Eschliman, E, Burmen, B, Phoi O, Tshume, O, Tembwe T, Matshaba M, Lowenthal E. Brooks, MJ.: Addressing the Treatment Gap in Adolescent Mental Healthcare in Botswana Using the Safe Haven Intervention: A Pilot Study.” Accepted Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Meeting, Chicago, Illinois march 2023 March 2023.Mbalacha, M, Moratakanyane, P. Poku, O,. Eschliman, E, Burmen, B, Phoi O, Tshume, O, Tembwe T, Matshaba M, Lowenthal E. Brooks, M. : Perceptions of Mental Health, Stigma, and HIV in Botswana: A Qualitative Analysis of Caregiver and Youth Dyads, Accepted Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Meeting, Chicago, Illinois March 2023 March 2023.
2. Abstract for Poster (published) : Garriot, A, Gulubane, G. Poku, O,. Eschliman, E, Burmen, B, Phoi O, Tshume, O, Tembwe T, Matshaba M, Lowenthal E. Brooks, M.: Youth perspectives of working with near peer lay counsellors: The Safe Haven Pilot Accepted Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Meeting, Chicago, Illinois March 2023 Accepted Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Meeting, Chicago, Illinois March 2023. (eds.). March 2023.
Olashore AA, Paruk S, Brooks M, Chiliza B.: Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder in HIV-Infected Adolescents in Botswana: A Comparison Between the Congenitally Infected and Behaviorally Infected Adolescents. Subst Abuse 17: 11782218231152818, Feb 2023.
Boshe J, Brtek V, Beima-Sofie K, Braitstein P, Brooks M, Denison J, Donenberg G, Kemigisha E, Memiah P, Njuguna I, Poku O, Roberts ST, Shayo AM, Dow DE.: Integrating Adolescent Mental Health into HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs: Can Implementation Science Pave the Path Forward? AIDS Behav 2023.
Brooks M, Burmen B, Olashore A, Gezmu AM, Molebatsi K, Tshume O, Phoi O, Morales K, Matshaba M, Benton T, Lowenthal ED.: Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide/self-injury in adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Botswana. Afr J AIDS Res 2023.
Ahmed CV, Brooks MJ, DeLong SM, Zanoni BC, Njuguna I, Beima-Sofie K, Dow DE, Shayo A, Schreibman A, Chapman J, Chen L, Mehta S, Mbizvo MT, Lowenthal ED.: Impact of COVID-19 on Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment Services in the AHISA Network. AIDS Behav 2023.
Brooks MJ, Willis N, Beji-Chauke R, Tshume O, Phoi O, Lowenthal E, Chibanda D, Ferrand RA.: Principles for delivery of youth lay counsellor programs: Lessons from field experiences. J Glob Health 12: 03047, Jul 2022.
Ahmed, C*,Brooks M*, Phoi O, Tshume, O, Tembwe T, Matshaba M, Lowenthal E. : ““Examining the barriers to and facilitators of implementing Friendship Bench delivered by peers for adolescents living with HIV in Botswana.” Accepted for Poster AIDS Conference July 2022.
Yang LH, Eschliman EL, Mehta H, Misra S, Poku OB, Entaile P, Becker TD, Melese T, Brooks MJ, Eisenberg M, Stockton MA, Choe K, Tal D, Li T, Go VF, Link BG, Rampa S, Jackson VW, Manyeagae GD, Arscott-Mills T, Goodman M, Opondo PR, Ho-Foster AR, Blank MB.: A pilot pragmatic trial of a "what matters most"-based intervention targeting intersectional stigma related to being pregnant and living with HIV in Botswana. AIDS Res Ther 19: 26, Jun 2022.