Her research uses both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to examine structural barriers to HIV prevention, antiretroviral therapy adherence, and HIV treatment outcomes. She is particularly interested in the role of sustainable food production strategies in improving HIV care delivery to underserved populations. She has been the principal investigator on 14 domestic and international grants related to the intersecting epidemics of food insecurity and HIV/AIDS, including an NIH R-01 grant, and an NIH R-34 pilot intervention grant.