What is your professional background?
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and cell science from the University of Florida and my MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. I completed my clinical and research training in internal medicine and infectious diseases at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
In what division do you work, and who is your mentor?
I am a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and jointly a professor of global health in the Rollins School of Public Health, the Emory Vaccine Center, and in the Yerkes National Primate Research Center. I am the Director of Infectious Diseases Research and site PI for the Emory Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Clinical Core at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and the CFAR HIV Disease Registry Director for Grady’s Infectious Disease Program at Ponce Clinic. My mentors are Drs. Jeffrey Lennox, Carlos del Rio, and Raymond Schinazi.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
Despite the tremendous advances in HIV treatment, a substantial number of individuals are not able to access or remain on these lifesaving medications. For those who are able to access treatment, many experience ongoing medical conditions that are more frequent and severe than the majority of individuals receiving HIV medications. The main focus of my research is to identify the biological, social, and behavioral conditions which lead to disparities in HIV treatment response for domestic and international populations. Results from these studies inform the design of interventional trials with the goal to improve the quality of life for individuals living with HIV.
What do you like most about Emory?
Emory is a place where ideas and actions meet. We do not believe that barriers exist between us or around us, only solutions and opportunities.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
My favorite recent movie is Free Solo.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy outdoor activities with friends and family as well as quiet time reading and meditating.
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