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Assistant Professor
PhD: Integrative & Biomedical Physiology, Pennsylvania State University, 2017
Master's Degree: Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Saskatchewan, 2012
Certificate: Space Studies, International Space University, 2010
Bachelor's Degree: Biology, Mount Allison University, 2007
2139 Huey P. Long Field House
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
O: (225) 578-1637
Dr. Allaway is the director of the Women’s 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’s 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.
