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Dr. Allaway is the director of the Women鈥檚 Physiology Research Lab. Her research focuses on the impact of various physiological and psychological stressors on the reproductive system and downstream consequences on the musculoskeletal system and exercise performance across the lifespan, from menarche to menopause and after. In particular, Dr. Allaway focuses on hormonal contraception use, change in energy status, mode of exercise, microgravity/unloading, internal and external psychological factors, and ethnic background as critical factors in her research program.

A parallel area of Dr. Allaway鈥檚 research involves understanding factors that lead young girls and women to leave sports and developing strategies to increase the awareness and education of athletes regarding the Athlete Triad. This research has the ultimate goal of informing evidence-based strategies to promote healthy participation in physical activity and preventing young girls and women from leaving sport participation.