She is also interested in the role of emotions, self-control, and social relationships and how they influence physical health and psychological well-being. Her research has been published in the top developmental and health journals. Dr. Doan has also serve as a consultant for companies interested in designing products to improve the health and well-being of children. She is particularly interested in working with start-ups to evaluate the effectiveness of their products, and to generate insights for new innovations. On occasion, she does some life-coaching. She is a frequent speaker at colleges, universities, local, national and international conferences.