Her research focuses on biobehavioral mechanisms and health disparities in health promotion and cancer survivorship. She is currently the PI of a pilot study to examine a multi-level health promotion intervention for underserved communities, as well as a study to investigate the risk of breast cancer associated with a novel estrogen biomarker in the Women’s Health Initiative. Her research goals are to contribute an understanding of biobehavioral pathways related to nutrition and physical activity, and their influence on multiple chronic conditions.