Principle Investigator
Allison R. Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research & Innovation
Aljoya Endowed Professor in Aging
Department of Child, Family and Population Health Nursing| University of Washington
Dr. Webel’s clinical research laboratory is dedicated to generating high-quality evidence to help individuals with HIV live and age well, with a particular focus on diet and exercise interventions. She has extensively published in this field, with over 180 peer-reviewed manuscripts addressing HIV and aging, behavioral science, and global health. Her research has been supported by institutions including the National Institute for Nursing Research, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the American Heart Association, Andy Hill Foundation, Gilead Sciences, and the National Institute on Aging.
Building on her early clinical experiences in public and global health, Dr. Webel has spent the past 15 years developing a robust research portfolio aimed at improving the lives of adults with HIV. Trained as an interdisciplinary scientist during her predoctoral and postdoctoral studies, she continues to lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams in the United States and globally.
Her research lab is currently coordinating the PROSPER-HIV study, the largest longitudinal study to date examining the impact of physical activity and diet on the symptom experience of adults living with HIV. Additionally, Dr. Webel co-leads the EXTRA-CVD study, a multisite implementation science study testing a nurse-led intervention to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol in adults with HIV, and the HEALTH study, a multisite clinical trial evaluating the effects of high-intensity interval training on fatigue and physical function in older adults with HIV.