Dr. Allan’s program of research is focused on disentangling the role of risk factors in the etiology of emotional distress disorders (i.e., mood and anxiety). In line with the RDOC approach advanced by NIMH, Dr. Allan conducts his research through a translational research framework in which basic science is used to inform clinical practice and vice versa. This approach is optimized as a multidisciplinary approach involving integration of multiple units of analysis. Dr. Allan is particularly interested in integrating neurophysiological (EEG), experimental, and self-report approaches to studying risk factors for emotional distress disorders. He also is focused on utilizing advanced quantitative approaches, particularly structural equation modeling to answer his research questions.
