Assistant Professor of Biology, Virginia Tech.
Roles: Advisor, genetics & bioinformatics
Dr. Allen’s research is focused on three areas: 1) genomics and evolutionary biology, 2) bioinformatics and tool development, and 3) public engagement. Her lab members build tools to engage both researchers and the public to work with biological data and use those data to answer questions about the ecology and evolution of coevolving taxa. Her role on our team is currently advisory and involves exploring the potential for data collection in the fields of genomics and bioinformatics.
Education
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2010
B.S., University of Utah, 2004