I'm Joanie Martin, a Doctoral candidate in Biomedical Science specializing in Microbiology, Immunology, and Physiology at Meharry Medical College. My dissertation focuses on viral immunology, particularly understanding the role of cellular APOBEC3G in early HIV-1 infection, shedding light on replication dynamics and host immune response. Prior, I earned an M.S. in Agricultural and Environmental Science from NC A&T, researching Segmented Filamentous Bacterial colonization and the incidence of post-weaning diarrhea in piglets. My B.S. in Laboratory Animal Science, also from NC A&T, involved studying post-weaning diarrhea in piglets, both experiences provided insights on mucosal immunity and the gut microbiome.