In the broadest sense, her research examines how individuals search for and share knowledge to accomplish work. More particularly, she is interested in understanding how innovations are diffused through knowledge networks within and across bureaucratic organizations, as well as how information and communication technologies are used to support processes of knowledge sharing and innovation. Currently, she is studying the collaboration behavior of biologists working in university labs. In the past, she has studied the referral patterns of primary care physicians, and a network of practice among DNA forensic scientists.