Renee Cloutier, PhD
About Renee Cloutier, PhD
Renee Cloutier, PhD, serves as the Scientific Director and Research Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, where she specializes in opioid overdose and use-disorder prevention. With over a decade of experience in behavioral science research, she has held various roles, including postdoctoral researcher at Penn State University and editorial positions at the American Psychological Association.
Current Position at University of Pittsburgh
Renee Cloutier serves as the Scientific Director and Research Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she specializes in opioid overdose and use-disorder prevention and intervention, contributing to the Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU).
Previous Experience in Research and Academia
Prior to her current role, Cloutier worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Penn State University from 2019 to 2021. Her research focused on young adult alcohol and cannabis use, utilizing intensive longitudinal designs such as daily diaries and ecological momentary assessments. She also held various positions at the University of North Texas, including Graduate Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record for Developmental Psychology.
Professional Involvement with the American Psychological Association
Cloutier has had significant involvement with the American Psychological Association (APA). She served as an Action Editor in 2016 and was a Science Committee Member from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she was the Science Committee Chair from 2017 to 2019 and an Editorial Board Member for the journal Translational Issues in Psychological Science from 2015 to 2020.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Renee Cloutier earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Experimental Psychology from the University of North Texas, where she studied from 2013 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York College at Potsdam, completed from 2009 to 2013.
Expertise in Behavioral Science Research
Cloutier has over 10 years of experience in project management related to behavioral science research. Her expertise includes advanced quantitative methods, such as structural equation modeling and hierarchical linear modeling. She utilizes intensive longitudinal designs to study substance use and mental health comorbidities.