Nancy Allen

Professor Nancy Allen at the University of Utah College of Nursing (ORCID: 0000-0001-7358-2265) is a leading researcher in diabetes care, health equity, and care partner dynamics. Holding a PhD in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts (2005) with postdoctoral training at Yale University (2009), she has maintained continuous faculty appointments since 2020.

• PhD, Nursing - University of Massachusetts (2005)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship - Yale University (2009)
• Clinical Instructor to Professor at University of Utah (1992-2025)

Her research spans multiple disciplines, focusing on diabetes management for vulnerable populations, health insurance literacy, and medical technology adaptation. Key projects include the Share Plus intervention for CGM data sharing between older adults and care partners, and the Deaf Diabetes Can Together program creating ASL-accessible diabetes education.

Recent publications in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and Diabetes Spectrum examine deprescribing strategies for elderly diabetes patients and accessibility barriers in deaf communities. Funded by HRSA, Sorenson Legacy Foundation, and diabetes technology companies, her work emphasizes health equity and collaborative care models.

• HRSA grants for SDoH training (2022-2025)
• NIH-funded diabetes technology studies
• Dexcom research support for CGM interventions

Current teaching includes DNP scholarly projects and thesis advising, with a focus on translational research methods applying to diabetes care. She maintains active collaborations with community health advisors and multidisciplinary teams across nursing, medicine, and public health.