I am a physiological ecologist and ecological immunologist  primarily interested in how immune responses and trade-off with other traits like reproductive effort, growth, and development. My research investigates these dynamics in both wild animal populations and laboratory models.

Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
lkirschman@semo.edu

Education
Ph.D., Zoology, Southern Illinois University (2017), Dr. Robin Warne - Advisor
M.S., Biology, Clarion University of Pennsylvania (2010), - Dr. Kurt Regester - Advisor
B.S., Recreation Management, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (2005)