Ronnie J. Brown

Senior Research Associate
Department of Neurological Surgery, Clark-Samson Bioskills Lab

First UTSW job: Staff Technical Assistant.

Best part about my job: I thoroughly enjoy working with the surgical research team, and assisting in the process development of the excimer laser-assisted nonocclusive anastomosis technique with Dr. Babu Welch in the Department of Neurological Surgery.

What energizes me at work: Working as part of a team.

How co-workers describe me: Consistent in pursuing and reaching goals and working best under pressure.

Recipe for success: I try my best to stay optimistic and positive.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Surgery. There are so many health-related challenges that people around the world struggle with, and I would love to help.

I’m really good at: Encouraging young people to consider science and biological careers.

Hobby and passion: I am an adult Sunday school teacher at my church. My greatest passion is being a very proud grandparent. My wife, Fannie, and I are the very proud parents of three children and 10 grandchildren.

Claim to fame: Being included in the 1992-1993 Premier Edition of “Who’s Who in Science and Engineering.”

Surprising fact: I am a selective perfectionist, but not the kind of person who beats myself up when things don’t go as I think they should.