Bridgette Brawner, assistant professor of nursing at Penn, was appointed to the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) National Advisory Committee, which is dedicated to advising MFP staff; developing partnerships with professional, academic and clinical institutions; and soliciting support from individuals and groups for the initiative.

Dr. Brawner’s research agenda focuses on multi-level, multi-method, bio-behavioral approaches to sexual health promotion in disenfranchised populations. One consistent thread throughout her research to date has been a passion and vision for physical and mental health among urban women and girls, with a commitment to maintaining strong community ties.