Dr. Isola Brown is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Online Graduate Programs in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Michigan State University where she supports the academic, professional, and personal advancement of program students. In addition to program administration, Dr. Brown teaches courses in neuropharmacology, cellular and molecular toxicology, and safety pharmacology. Dr. Brown has a pedagogical interest in understanding the best practices for equitable and effective online asynchronous graduate education.
Dr. Brown received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD in Pharmacology/Toxicology and Environmental Toxicology from Michigan State University. She completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Virginia and has previous research experience in the areas of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology.