Leah Hohman, PhD
Age-related immune alterations represent an understudied field of growing importance. After completing her PhD with Nathan Peters at the University of Calgary, Leah joined the Osborne lab to study age-related alterations to both immunity and the microbiota. Using a murine model of progressive multiple sclerosis, Leah aims to elucidate the mechanisms behind the complex interplay between age-related alterations to the microbiome, the intestinal epithelial barrier, and the CNS. In addition to research, Leah is passionate about SciComm and teaching.
Outside of the lab, Leah loves singing/playing a variety of instruments (with varying levels of competence), spoiling her tiny dog, and photography.