Just as our oceans need diversity to function and thrive, so does the field of science.
I want to share my journey as a Ph.D. Student and Black virologist in hopes that it will inspire all to continue their lifelong quests with great tenacity and bravery. Additionally, I hope to shed light and educate others on the importance of preserving our oceans through my doctoral research.
Hello!
I am Joyah Alise Watkins, a Ph.D. student at Rice University (Dept: Biosciences) and visiting researcher at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (Dept: Marine Sciences). My research interests lie at the intersection of virus-host interactions and coral reef virology. More specifically, I am interested in how climate change influences viral dynamics and virus-host interactions within coral reef ecosystems.
Learn more about my work and Ph.D. journey via social media!
Instagram: @joyahalise
