Emily Brown brings a strong and diverse clinical laboratory background to the Executive MPH program. Currently working as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at both UCLA Health and Cedars-Sinai Microbiology Laboratories under the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, her experience spans microbiology, immunohematology, molecular diagnostics, hematology, and chemistry.

She has over seven years experience in laboratory science, with previous Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles at Cottage Health and Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.

Emily holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (2016) and completed a Post-baccalaureate Program in Molecular Biology (2018), both from Cal State Northridge. Her clinical internship was at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and she obtained her Clinical Laboratory Scientist License in 2019.

Her deep clinical, technical, and public health experience positions her to be a highly effective leader in health administration and policy.

How do you spend your free time?
“I love reading fantasy and science fiction, searching for vintage pieces at the thrift store, and playing tennis.”

Why did you join the EMPH program?
“I joined the EMPH program to gain the skills needed to become an effective leader. Training in policy, management, and public health are all essential for working on interdisciplinary medical teams, and I want to use the foundation I build with my EMPH to strengthen laboratory operations and support infection prevention. My career goal is to become a leader representing the clinical laboratory and continue advancing high-quality patient care at UCLA Health System and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.”