Allen, Jason David
Primary Appointment
Professor of Education, Cardiovascular Medicine, Kinesiology
Education
- B.A. (Hons), Carnegie/Leeds Metropolitan University (England)
- M.Ed., Western Carolina University
- Ph.D., Louisianan State University
- Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center
Contact Information
Telephone: 4349246191
Email: ja6af@virginia.edu
Website: https://www.apexlabuva.org/
Research Disciplines
Cardiovascular Biology, Physiology
Research Interests
Exercise and novel medicinal interventions in patients with cardiometabolic diseases across the lifespan
Research Description
Professor Allen's research program is dedicated to applying rigorous scientific methods to understanding the roles of exercise and novel medicinal interventions in patients with cardiometabolic diseases across the lifespan. The work combines physiological and biochemical techniques in an attempt to better detect markers of disease and develop innovative treatments in clinical human populations. His major focus is peripheral blood flow, endothelial function and nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability and their contributions to physical function and exercise. His group has current funding on several grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other sources related to Heart Failure, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Aging, and Sex Differences in exercise responses. He is an active member of the Nitric Oxide Society and the American College of Sports Medicine.