Areas of Interest
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases, Health Disparities & Equity, Pragmatic and Implementation Trials, Physical Activity, Rehabilitation, Pain
About
Dr. Allen is a health services researcher and exercise physiologist whose research focuses on improving care and outcomes for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions, particularly osteoarthritis. Her specific areas of research interest are: physical activity and rehabilitation intentions, health disparities, pragmatic trials, implementation trials, and heterogeneity of treatment effects.
Education and Training
- Undergraduate The Pennsylvania State University
- MS Wake Forest University
- PhD The Pennsylvania State University
- Fellowship Health Services Research, Durham VA
Awards & Honors
Editor-in-Chief; Arthritis Care & Research
Research Career Scientist, VA Health Services Research & Development