Tene_ille Brown holds the position of Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences at the S.J. Quinney College of Law. Her research and expertise cover various areas such as bioethics, biomedical science and biotechnology, evidence, genetics, health law, neuroscience, and torts.
High-profile legal and media involvement
Professor Brown has been involved in several high-profile legal and media matters. Her genetic genealogy research was cited in a judge's order regarding the University of Idaho murder case. Additionally, she has provided commentary to national media concerning the defense in the Charlie Kirk murder case and was quoted in an Associated Press article regarding cameras in the same case.
Recent professional activities and advocacy
Her recent professional activities include filing a SCOTUS amicus brief in a drug mule case and being named to a new Conviction Integrity Unit. Brown has also engaged with public health topics, including appearing on KSLTV regarding patient care during the COVID crisis and publishing an op-ed in the Washington Post concerning COVID vaccination status.
Research grants and academic recognition
In addition to her research, Professor Brown has received grants for health research alongside Associate Professor Daniel Aaron. She has also been recognized with teaching and research awards alongside Professors Contreras and Dryer.