Professor King’s research examines social networks, social influence, and team dynamics. Her most recent line of work analyzes the role social networks played in the prescription drug abuse epidemic. She is also interested in how to effectively leverage networks to treat opioid use disorders and address the loneliness epidemic. Professor King is the author of  Social Chemistry: Decoding the Elements of Human Connection. Her research and book have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, among other outlets.