Mary E. Slaughter
slaughter@rand.org
EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Division: Epidemiology
M.S. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Division: Biostatistics
University of Maryland, College Park
B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics
Expected Completion, Summer 2016
May 2006
Aug. 1999
EXPERIENCE
RAND Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
Dec. 2007 – Present
Statistical Project Associate III
My primary responsibilities are to provide statistical and analytical support to research projects
in health, labor and population, and education. Large projects include:
♦ A study examining neighborhood factors such as foreclosure rates, age composition, income and
racial segregation and how they relate to cognition among the elderly using data from the Health and
Retirement Study
♦ Women’s Health Initiatives Project with primary aim to understand how environmental and
neighborhood factors interplay with various health outcomes and health risk behaviors
♦ Determine causal effects of treatment services on adolescent drug use and other outcomes using
causal modeling techniques that study concurrent effects of treatment, cumulative effects of multiple
treatment episodes, and differential effects of subgroups
♦ A randomized control study comparing a standard geometry and algebra curriculum with a computer
based, individualized program. Main goal is to determine whether the new curriculum significantly
improves math learning relative to the standard curriculum and if it influences student confidence,
attitudes and career plans
♦ A study examining the medical cost profile and quality of care for patients and determining which level
(physician, practice, group, or network) is most appropriate for profiling
♦ Analyzing survey data about beneficiaries' experiences with healthcare, and through analytic reports,
guide decisionmakers on quality improvement efforts and aid consumers on choice of plans
♦ Examining the Math and Science Partnership of Southwest Pennsylvania, a partnership created to
improve math and science instruction, student course taking, and student achievement
♦ Estimating the economic cost of drug abuse (marijuana and other illicit drugs), by constructing a
micro-simulation model in R
Department of Genetic Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Project Manager / Specialist II
My primary responsibilities fell under two general categories:
Apr. 2001 – Aug. 2007
Analysis & Programming:
♦ Performed statistical analyses with research data using methods such as multivariate regression,
robust ANOVA, principal components, clustering, and logistic regression
♦ Interpreted statistical analyses and participated in discussions of results with scientific collaborators
♦ Analyzed genetic epidemiological data to detect major genes associated with End Stage Renal
Disease and Diabetic Nephropathy
♦ Utilized SAS and S.A.G.E. (Statistical Analysis for Genetic Epidemiology) software programs to
perform segregation and linkage analysis on marker (microsatellite) and phenotypic data
♦ Organized and compiled data residing in popular database software for further statistical analyses
♦ Monitored data entry by detecting data inconsistencies and resolved those discrepancies
♦ Developed protocols to improve data integrity and computer modules to enhance quality control
♦ Contributed to writing grants and manuscripts
Project Management & Training:
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Managed the Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) Genetics Multi-center Study, an
epidemiological study with primary goal to map novel genes for FECD
Supervised all major study operations, particularly recruitment of participants from 28 sites across the
U.S., construction of the study database, data entry, site reimbursement, publicity campaigns, IRB
compliance, and transition of biological samples
Created training materials, restructured and maintained a detailed manual of procedures, revised
informed consent documents, and constructed periodic data summary reports
Developed data collection forms, publicity materials, and SQL queries for enrollment reports
Composed NIH progress reports and External Advisory Committee presentations
Trained study coordinators across all 28 sites and directly supervised a 7 member team at the study
center in Cleveland
Performed staff evaluations and reviews
Organized and led monthly investigator conference calls and bi-weekly core group focus meetings
USDA Agricultural Research Service, Vegetable Lab, Beltsville, MD
May 1999 – Apr. 2001
Biological Science Technician
♦ Performed plant DNA extractions, PCR, RAPD and AFLP techniques, agarose gel electrophoresis,
phenolic and caroteniod extractions, HPLC, and plant tissue culture
♦ Trained student interns on laboratory procedures and use of experimental equipment
♦ Ordered and maintained laboratory supplies and tabulated experimental data into spreadsheets
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Statistical Methods II- Teaching Assistant
Spr. 2003
Course covered ANOVA, regression and analysis of quantitative data, experiment design, power of tests,
and model adequacy. Responsible for grading weekly assignments, holding office hours, preparing
answer keys, answering questions about lecture material and/or assignments.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Hunter SB, Han B, Slaughter ME, Godley SH, Garner BR. “Associations between implementation
characteristics and evidence-based practice sustainment: a study of the Adolescent Community
Reinforcement Approach”. Implementation Science. 24;10(1):173. Dec. 2015. [DOI: 10.1186/s13012-0150364-4]
Kovalchik SA, Slaughter ME, Miles J, Friedman EM, Shih RA. “Neighbourhood racial/ethnic composition
and segregation and trajectories of cognitive decline among US older adults”. Journal of epidemiology
and community health. 1;69(10):978-84. Oct. 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/jech-2015-205600]
Ramchand R, Griffin BA, Slaughter ME, Almirall D, McCaffery D. “Do Improvements in Substance Use
and Mental Health Symptoms During Treatment Translate to Long-Term Outcomes In The Opposite
Domain?”. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 31;47(5):339-46. Dec. 2014. [DOI:
10.1016/j.jsat.2014.06.012]
Griffin BA, Ramchand R, Almirall D, Slaughter ME, Burgette L, McCaffery D. “Estimating the causal
effects of cumulative treatment episodes for adolescents using marginal structural models and inverse
probability of treatment weighting”. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 136(1):69-78, Mar. 2014. [DOI:
10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.12.017]
Wagner G, Ghosh-Dastidar B, Slaughter ME, Akena D, Nakasujja N, Musisi S. “Changes in Condom Use
During the First Year of HIV Treatment in Uganda and the Relationship to Depression”. Annals of
Behavioral Medicine, 1:1-9, Feb. 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s12160-013-9586-3]
Wagner G, Ghosh-Dastidar B, Slaughter ME, Akena D, Nakasujja N, Okello E, Musisi S. “The Role of
Depression in Work-Related Outcomes of HIV Treatment in Uganda”. International Journal of Behavioral
Medicine, 1:1-10, Jan. 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s12529-013-9379-x]
Griffin BA, Eibner C, Bird CE, Jewell A, Margolis K, Shih R, Slaughter ME, Whitsel E, Allison M, Escarce
JJ. “The Relationship between Urban Sprawl and Coronary Heart Disease in Women”. Health & Place,
20:51-61, Mar. 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2012.11.003]
Acosta JD, Chinman M, Ebener P, Malone PS, Paddock S, Phillips A, Scales P, Slaughter ME. “An
intervention to improve program implementation: Findings from a two-year cluster randomized trial of
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Assets-Getting To Outcomes”. Implementation Science, 8(87):1-16, Jan. 2013. [DOI: 10.1186/1748-59088-87]
McCaffrey DF, Griffin BA, Almirall D, Slaughter ME, Ramchand R, Burgette LF. “A tutorial on propensity
score estimation for multiple treatments using generalized boosted models”. Statistics in Medicine,
32(19):3388-3414, Jan. 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/sim.5753]
Pollack CE, Slaughter ME, Griffin BA, Dubowitz T, Bird CE. “Neighborhood socioeconomic status and
coronary heart disease risk prediction in a nationally representative sample”. Public Health, 126(10):82735, Oct. 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2012.05.028]
Weidmer BA, Brach C, Slaughter ME, Hays RD. “Development of items to assess patients’ health literacy
experiences at hospitals for the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS)
Hospital survey”. Medical Care, 50(9):S12-S21, Sept. 2012. [DOI: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e3182652482]
Dubowitz T, Ghosh-Dastidar B, Eibner C, Slaughter ME, Fernandes M, Whitsel EA, Bird CE, Jewell A,
Margolis KL, Li W, Michael Y, Shih R, Manson J, Escarce JJ "The Women’s Health Initiative: the Food
Environment, Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status, Body Mass Index and Blood Pressure". Obesity,
20(4):862-871, Apr. 2011. [DOI: 10.1038/oby.2011.141]
Shih RA, Ghosh-Dastidar B, Margolis KL, Slaughter ME, Jewell A, Bird CE, Eibner C, Denburg NL,
Ockene J, Messina CR, Espeland MA. “Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Cognitive Function in
Women”.
American
Journal
of
Public
Health,
101(9):1721-1728,
Sep.
2011.
[DOI:
10.2105/AJPH.2011.300169]
Farley DO, Elliott M, Haviland A, Slaughter ME, Heller A “Understanding Variations in Medicare CAHPS
Scores: California as an Example”. Health Services Research, 46(5):1646-1662, Oct. 2011. [DOI:
10.1111/j.1475-6773.2011.01279.x]
Edelena M, Slaughter ME, McCaffrey D, Beckera K, Morral A. “Long-term effect of community-based
treatment: Evidence from the adolescent outcomes project”. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 107:62-68,
Feb. 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.09.008]
Pane J, McCaffrey D, Ikemoto G, Steele J, Slaughter ME “An Experiment to Evaluate the Efficacy of
Cognitive Tutor Geometry”. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 3(3):254-281, July 2010.
[DOI: 10.1080/19345741003681189]
Szczotka-Flynn L, Slaughter ME, McMahon T, Barr J, Edrington T, Fink B, Lass J, Belin M, Iyengar S,
CLEK Study Group. “Disease severity and family history in keratoconus”. British Journal of
Ophthalmology, 92:1108-1111, Apr. 2008. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2007.130294]
McMahon TT, Szczotka-Flynn L, Barr J., Anderson RJ, Slaughter ME, Lass JH, Iyengar SK, and the
CLEK Study Group. “A New Method for Grading the Severity of Keratoconus: The Keratoconus Severity
Score (KSS)”. Cornea, 25(7):794-800, Aug. 2006. [DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000226359.26678.d1]
Iyengar SK, Fox KA, Schachere M, Manzoor F, Slaughter ME, Covic AM, Orloff SM, Hayden PS, Olson
JM, Schelling JR, Sedor JR. “Linkage analysis of candidate loci for end-stage renal disease due to
diabetic nephropathy”. Journal of American Society Nephrology. 14(Suppl 2):S195-201, July 2003. [DOI:
10.1097/01.ASN.0000070078.66465.55]
POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS
♦ “Using HCUP data to examine hospital readmission risk in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum
disorder (SSD) by marijuana, alcohol, and other drug use disorders”. Slaughter ME, Farris C., Singer
ME. Society of Epidemiologic Research (SER) Annual Meeting, June 2015.
♦ “Using Microsimulation to Access Health Outcomes Related to Marijuana Use”. Slaughter ME,
Pacula R, Loue S. Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). Nov. 2012.
♦ “Estimation and Evaluation of Propensity Scores with Multinomial Treatment Groups”. Slaughter ME,
Griffin BA, McCaffrey D, Fan C, Almirall D, Ramchand R. Joint Statistical Meetings. Aug. 2011.
♦ “Long Term Effect of Community Based Treatment: Evidence from the Adolescent Outcomes
Project”. Presented results from paper at RAND Health Brown Bag. July 2010.
♦ “Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) Genetics: A Multi-center Study Update”. Presented
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current study data at the 13 Annual Ophthalmology Research Day. Jun. 2007.
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♦ “Family History of Disease in Keratoconus”. Presented study results at the 1 Global Keratoconus
Conference, Las Vegas. Jan. 2007.
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“Analysis of Neuropilin-1 as a Candidate Gene for ESRD”. Yang W, Slaughter ME, Schelling J,
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Sedor J, Iyengar S. American Society of Nephrology 38 Annual Renal Week Meeting. Oct. 2005.
“Molecular Quality Control Methods Required for DNA Analysis of Large Epidemiologic Cohorts with
Applications to Biobanking”. Research Showcase, Case Western Reserve University. Apr. 2005.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
♦ Society of Epidemiological Research
♦ American Statistical Association
♦ Secretary/Treasurer of the Pittsburgh Chapter
♦ Member
May 2015 - present
May 2010 – May 2014
May 2010 - present
COMPUTER SKILLS
♦ Software: SAS/STAT, R, Stata, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), IVEware, Emacs
♦ Languages: SAS Programming Language, R, VBA for Excel, SQL
♦ Systems: Mac, Windows, Unix/Linux
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