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Kristina Lisa Allen-Brady is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine, affiliated with the Division of Genetic Epidemiology within the Department of Internal Medicine. She also holds an adjunct position in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine. Her academic work focuses on identifying genetic links in chronic diseases through epidemiological and molecular approaches.
- Education: PhD, MSPH, and MPT degrees from the University of Utah
- Professional Roles: Licensed physical therapist in Utah, member of American Society of Human Genetics and International Society of Genetic Epidemiology, IRB member
Allen-Brady's research spans genetic epidemiology of pelvic floor disorders, food allergies, autism, and cancer, with a focus on genomic data analysis and transcriptomic profiling. She has contributed to large-scale studies on familial clustering of conditions like primary ovarian insufficiency, endometriosis, and diverticulitis, often employing genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and linkage analysis. Her collaborations with multidisciplinary teams highlight her expertise in biomedical informatics and statistical genetics.
Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on genetic risk factors for allergic disorders, gynecological conditions, and neurodegenerative diseases. Notable trends include investigating X chromosome mediation in Alzheimer's disease, immune-gene interactions in eosinophilic esophagitis, and polymorphism-disease associations (e.g., ZFAT, fibulin-5 genes).
Allen-Brady's work is supported by active participation in academic societies and institutional review processes. She frequently collaborates with research teams across genetic epidemiology, gynecology, and public health domains.
