Mary Ker

Objectives

As a member of the Argus IRB: To protect experimental subjects through ensuring that the research is valid and will yield the results planned, as well as doing minimal harm to subjects.

In my work: to provide useful research results that inform policy and procedures in medical and medical-behavioral areas.


Experience

Owner, Optimal Research & Evaluation, 1998-present.

Grant Reviewer, Dept. of Organ Transplantation, HRSHA, 2000-present; Depts. Of Substance Abuse Treatment and Substance Abuse Prevention, 2000-2001.

Member of the Governor's Family Friendly Task Force, Tucson AZ.

Graduate Research Associate, Radiology Research Laboratory, Arizona Health Sciences Center, 1985-1990.

Sevite, Tucson Siddha Yoga Meditation Center. On Steering Committee from September, 2010.


Education

1974: B.F.A., Painting and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

1978: B.S., Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

1988: M.A., Experimental Psychology, University of Arizona

1991: Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, University of Arizona


Interests

Siddha Yoga

Art

Gardening and Bonsai

Friends, family, and pets