Dr. Allen is a clinical pharmacist with a specialty in psychiatry. At PCOM-School of Pharmacy she teaches in Pharmacy Practice Lab III and a Psychiatry Elective both in the fall. During the winter and spring terms, Dr. Allen teaches the therapeutics of central nervous system disorders in both Integrated Therapeutics II and III. Prior to joining PCOM-School of Pharmacy she had the opportunity to teach didactic courses as a part of her residency at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Allen has earned a teaching certificate through the University at Buffalo.

Dr. Allen has completed clinical research projects during her residency, in conjunction with her colleagues and with her PCOM – School of Pharmacy students. Research projects include:

* Oseltamivir Use in Psychiatric Inpatients Taking Clozapine

* Inappropriate use of Proton Pump Inhibitors in a Psychiatric Clinic and its Cost Implications

* Evaluation of Cost Effectiveness Differences between Geodon and Abilify.

Outside of teaching at PCOM Dr. Allen engages in medical mission trips, most recently to Grand Bois, Haiti with the organization ServeHaiti.