Alicia M. Allen

High Impact

Associate Professor

UAMS

Also affiliated: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008); University of Minnesota (2008–2019); Phoenix Houses of New England (2021); University of Arizona (2017–2026); University of Utah (2018); Advocate Health Care (2020); University of Arizona Cancer Center (2021); Arkansas Children's Research Institute (2025–2026); Illinois State University (2020)

25 h-index 113 pubs 1,928 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

Links

ORCID Research Group UAMS TRI Profile

OverviewAI-generated summary

Alicia M. Allen's research investigates factors influencing smoking behavior and cessation, with a particular focus on gender and menstrual cycle phase. Her work has explored how these biological and social factors impact smoking dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and relapse. Allen has also examined sleep quality in smokers and its association with smoking-related outcomes and exercise.

Her research extends to specific populations, including adolescents and young adults, and has addressed prenatal smoking prevalence. Allen has also investigated the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the menstrual cycle. She leads a research group and has a publication record of 113 items with 1,938 citations, achieving an h-index of 25. She is designated as a high-impact researcher.

Metrics

h-index: 25
Publications: 113
Citations: 1,928

Positions

Associate Professor 2025–present

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Pediatrics Institutional directory
Director 2025–present

Arkansas Children's Research Institute National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness ORCID
Associate Professor 2016–2025

University of Arizona Family and Community Medicine ORCID

Selected Publications

Exploring hormonal influences on nicotine craving and use across the perinatal period: A prospective longitudinal study (2026)

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports DOI OpenAlex
Infant Caregiving as a Resilience Factor for Postpartum Substance Misuse: A Scoping Review (2026)

Adversity and Resilience Science 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Positive childhood experiences and mental health among Indigenous peoples: A scoping review. (2026)

Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy DOI OpenAlex
Effect of Helpers Stay Quit Online Training on Preventing Smoking Relapse and Personal Networks: Protocol for a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial and Embedded Mixed Methods Personal Network Study (2026)

JMIR Research Protocols DOI OpenAlex
Compliance and Satisfaction With a Protocol for Identifying Novel Targets to Support Postpartum Opioid Use Disorder Recovery: Prospective Cohort Study (2025)

JMIR Formative Research DOI OpenAlex
Increased cigarette craving following prior-day cannabis use among females who smoke combustible cigarettes (2025)

Drug and Alcohol Dependence DOI OpenAlex
Childhood and Prenatal Stressors Shape Breastfeeding Behavior in Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder: A Prospective Investigation of Stress Effects (2025)

Breastfeeding Medicine 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Nicotine and Tobacco Research Related to Sex/Gender: a 10-Year Update (2025)

Nicotine & Tobacco Research DOI OpenAlex