Her research is mainly focused on eliciting patient priorities and perspectives to inform practice and policy for improved patient-centered outcomes, particularly in the area of chronic kidney disease. Allison has a particular interest in patient engagement in the context of research priority setting and the development of core outcomes for research. She is on the Executive Committee of the Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology (SONG) Initiative, which aims to establish consensus-based core outcomes across the spectrum of chronic kidney disease. Allison developed the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative health research (COREQ, ENTREQ) both endorsed by leading journals and by the EQUATOR Network for promoting the transparency of health research.