1. Cara A. Mariani
3120 Hidden Pond Dr. Apt 101
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 884-9483
D.O.B. 7/23/1980
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Education:
2003 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in English
G.P.A. 3.48
1999 Boston Latin Academy High school Diploma
Employment:
 Duke University Medical Center (Duke Office of Clinical Research), Clinical Research
Coordinator I (F), October 2015-Present
 My responsibilities include the preparation and submission of IRB documents including
initial protocol submissions and continuing reviews and amendments, ensuring regulations
are being upheld (including regulatory binders and ensuring trainings are up to date for all
those listed on the protocols I coordinate), for both NIH and federal funded projects
 Currently working with: Department of Physical and Occupational Therapies in the setting
of the ICU and Department of Internal Medicine in the setting of adult outpatient/inpatient
Oncology
 Liaison between sites and for Duke Clinics (generating reports for the PIs i.e. DSMB and
Coordinators of other sites and communicating about enrollment, amendments, etc.)
 Preparing samples for lab assays (i.e. saliva and urine collection and processing)
 Identification of potential subjects through Maestro Care (Epic electronic medical record
system)
 Enrolling participants into respective protocols
 Consenting participants and associating them within their medical record
 Provide shadowing opportunities for those participating in DOCR mentorship program
 Recruitment and retention of study participants, as well as being a point of contact for Duke
Site Study Personnel
 Duke University Medical Center (Psychiatry) , Clinical Trials Specialist (F), August
2012-September 2015
 I am the coordinator for multiple research studies, PainCOACH, KASTpain, Pain Cope,
VROA, etc. the studies are multisite, exploring Pain Coping Skills through socio/behavioral
interventions. At Duke the head PI whose direction I work under is Dr. Francis Keefe. My
responsibilities include:
 The preparation and submission of IRB documents including initial protocol submissions
and continuing reviews and amendments
 Ensuring regulations are being upheld (including regulatory binders and ensuring trainings
are up to date for all those listed on the protocols I coordinate)
 Liaison between sites and for Duke Clinics (generating reports for the PIs and Coordinators
of other sites
 Identification of potential subjects through Maestro Care (Epic electronic medical record
system)
 Training Research Assistants and Graduate Students in good clinical research practices as
well as familiarizing them with all the electronic systems we use (i.e. Maestro Care, eIRB,
databases, etc.)

2.  Enrolling/consenting participants and associating them within their medical record
 Recruitment and retention of study participants
 Point of contact for Duke Site Study Personnel.
 Duke University Medical Center (Cancer Prevention and Detection), Senior Data
Technician (F), February 2008- July 2012
 I worked on projects CHAT and Quit for Two and two pilot studies (Baby Steps II and
PregCHAT) under the direction of Dr. Kathryn Pollak. My responsibilities include:
 The development and practical use of surveys
 Entering and processing data with the use of Microsoft Access 2010
 Research and purchasing of products needed for the study
 The creation of feedback reports for our Nurse Case Managers
 Filing and database searches for recruitment purposes and the leading of team meetings
as well as responsible for taking minutes
 I am also the main point of contact for the Quit for Two study for the nurses who are
doing our screenings and outside resources.
 I have experience in the handling of biological specimens and preparing them for assays
(saliva)
 Tutor Dr./Private Tutor (P) average 2 hours per week, Tutor July 2007-Present (grades K-
12)
 AAI Learning Center, Teacher (F) (ages 0 through Pre-K as well as running the after school
program for school aged children), June 2006-February 2008
 Pender County Partnership for Children (Smart Start)(F), Resource and Quality Specialist,
February 2006- June 2006
Managed the resource library, corporate filing, as well as coordinating events.
 Learning Perspectives Inc. Case Manager/Community Support Specialist (F), May 2005-
January 2006
Developed goal plans, was an advocate for, and was the facilitator of resource connections for mental
health and developmentally disabled individuals.
 Methodist Home for Children (F), Resident Counselor, June 2003- April 2005
Managed a household of at risk youths including the development and implementation of goal plans,
medication distribution, counseling, filing, and the day to day household activities.
Publications and Acknowledgements
 Journal: PAIN
Title: Automated, Internet-based Pain Coping Skills Training to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain: A
Randomized Controlled Trial
ID: PAIN-D-14-12527R2
Format: Research Paper
Authors: Christine Rini; Laura S Porter; Tamara J Somers; Daphne C McKee; Robert F DeVellis;
Meredith Smith; Gary Winkel; David K Ahern; Roberta Goldman; Jamie L Stiller; Cara Mariani;
Carol Patterson; Joanne J Jordan; David S Caldwell; Francis J Keefe
 Independent Study on “Memory Representation” assistant under the supervision of Dr. Choen
 Published in the Topsail Voice (County News Paper)
Skills/Titles/Certifications/Honors/Volunteer Work/Internships
 Mentor and Fundraiser for Adolescent Planed Parenting Program 2003-2004

3.  Book Review for Boston Public Library/Published in BPL Newsletter, 1997-1998
 2015-present Member, Duke’s Research Professional’s Network
 Mentor for DSS Chidren, 2003-2008
 Qualified Professional in the Mental Health Field
 Trained in Epic/Maestro Care Electronic Medical Record Database management
 Citi Training (vulnerable subjects and children)
 Completed Phlebotomy Competency course for Research
 IRB proficient
 Trained in Redcap
 Trained in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
 Trained in After School Programs
 CPR/BLS and First Aid
 Trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
 Trained in Home fire and safety
 Proficient with Microsoft Office, Access, Works, and Word, Publisher, Redcap, Excel and Lotus
 Managed house hold finances for Methodist Home including balancing, budgeting, and filing on a
corporate level
 Managed over 30 at risk youths
 Provided Service/Goal Plans for over 30 clients
 Dean’s List 6 semesters
 Worked closely with the Health Departments in counties: Durham, Wake, Orange, Person,
Alamance, and Guilford, Duke OBGYN, Durham OBGYN, a number of Duke Family
Practice Clinics, Duke PT/OT, Duke Cancer Center, Duke MICU and CTICU, Duke Spinal
Clinic, Duke Orthopedics, Duke Healthy Lifestyles, Duke Rheumatology (and pediatric),
Department of Social Services (New Hanover and Pender County), South Eastern Center for
Mental Health, and Department of Juvenal Justice
 Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and energetic
References:
Dr. Francis Keefe, Duke Medical center, (919) 970-1453, (919) 416-3401
Dr. Daphne McKee, Duke Medical Center, (919) 416-3417
Xiaomei Goa MBA, Supervisor Duke Medical Center, (919) 681-5570
Dr. Kathryn Pollak, Duke Medical Center (919) 681-4757
Heather Heavlin RN, Duke Medical Center, (919) 660-1278
Whitney Franz RN, Duke Medical Center, (919) 613-0409 (919) 684-6244