Research Interests: Focused on the intersection of immunology and therapeutic development; early life experiences observing clinician scientists help patients through their research sparked my scientific curiosity and desire to conduct clinically relevant research. Allison aims to understand how the immune system samples the intracellular environment by investigating the specific mechanisms by which myeloid and non-hematopoietic cells recognize and respond to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other intracellular pathogens. This research will elucidate key pathways responsible for antigen processing and presentation, which has long-term potential to inform M. tuberculosis vaccine development.