Dr. Brown holds a Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, and Development from Cornell University. He also holds a B.S. in Biology Education from Pensacola Christian College and an M.S. in Biology from the University of West Florida. His academic record is outstanding, with a 4.0 GPA in his doctoral studies.

During his graduate studies, he researched mouse developmental genetics and used fruit flies as a model system for studying a protease involved in the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease in humans. After his doctoral studies, he also went on to complete his post-doctoral studies at Washington University School of Medicine where he investigated mechanisms of neural regeneration in the spinal cord of zebrafish, with potential application for healing nerve damage in mammals. In addition to his research experience, Dr. Brown has significant teaching experience at the secondary and post-secondary levels, including undergraduate General Biology and Genetics labs.

Dr. Brown says

Growing up, I experienced two different worlds. As a pastor's son, I was exposed to a Biblical understanding of the world and chose to serve and follow Christ from a young age. After completing an undergraduate degree in Biology Education at Pensacola Christian College, my love for science took me into academia where I spent ten years in a secular research environment. I earned a master's degree in biology from the University of West Florida, followed by a PhD in Molecular Biology from Cornell University. During my PhD, we used mice to explore genes and molecular pathways that impact early mammalian development. After completing an additional year of postdoctoral research at Washington University in St. Louis, I turned my attention to science education.

I spent five years teaching biology in the public school system in the greater St. Louis area. I was blessed to have one of the most unique classrooms in the entire country...it was a 100-acre forest! This 100-acre outdoor classroom, called Little Creek Nature Area, was a natural oasis tucked into the heart of the St. Louis suburbs. Our mission at Little Creek was to help city kids experience nature and learn how nature works. This was a unique, wonderful experience, but something was missing. 

Although, I loved teaching in the public schools, Ecclesiastes 12:1 reminded me to "remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth." I decided to take my research and teaching background and fully invest in studying and sharing the Biblical message of creation by joining the mission of the Creation Research Society (CRS). As Director of CRS, my goal is to perform and promote sound scientific research that glorifies the Creator. As a scientist, teacher, and Christian, the conflict between the Biblical and Secular worldviews fascinates me. Rather than avoiding this conflict, I want to help churches, believers, and young people think through one of the greatest questions of all, the question of our past."