Allyson Hirsch

Lab: Lisa Morici, PhD

Dept: Micro/Immuno
School or College
School of Medicine

Biography

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

Undergrad: B.S. in Microbiology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona

Hobbies: Crafting and sewing! I recently moved and DIY’ed 90% of my decor. I also enjoy lounging with my one-eared tabby cat, Bub.

Favorite Hangout Spot: A bench overlooking Lake Pontchartrain off of Lakeshore Dr. (best enjoyed with a scoop of ice cream from Creole Creamery)

Favorite Southern Food: Beignets (almost to a fault)

Research Interest: In short, I am interested in the human microbiota and the various ways that it may affect the efficacy of vaccines.