Marian S McDonagh

Marian S. McDonagh is a Professor in the Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), School of Medicine. She serves as Co-Director of the Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) and has expertise in evaluating comparative effectiveness of drug therapies. Her work includes leading over 80 systematic reviews and contributing to methodological standards for evidence synthesis.

Education:

• PharmD, 1991, University of Washington
• BS in Pharmacy, Oregon State University
• Residency: Advanced Clinical Pharmacy, Carl T. Hayden VA Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
• Fellowship: Research Fellow, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, UK

Research Focus: Dr. McDonagh specializes in comparative effectiveness reviews, systematic methodology development, and evidence-based medicine applications. Her work supports state Medicaid agencies, AHRQ, CMS, and organizations like Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs. She also teaches graduate-level systematic review methodology courses.

Professional Service:

• Principal Investigator for the Drug Effectiveness Review Project (2003-2018)
• Co-investigator on 30+ additional reviews
• Affiliate faculty at University of Washington School of Pharmacy and Oregon State University College of Pharmacy

Committees & Leadership: Active on OHSU committees including the IRB, Women in Academic Medicine, and Faculty Senate.