Kishana

I am a PhD candidate studying virology and disease ecology at the University of Georgia. I study arboviruses, viruses transmitted by insect vectors. I seek to understand the interactions between hosts, vectors and viruses. I also have an interest in molecular epidemiology and the evolution of viruses through space and time. In addition to my academic interests and endeavors, I am also interested in recruitment and retention of minorities and STEM and science communication. I think it is important to raise science literacy within the black community. This will allow those within the community to have more agency over their health and the lifestyle choices as well as know the difference between psuedo-science and science facts.

HPV: There’s a Vaccine For That

on January 17, 2019January 13, 2019 By Kishana 1 Comment

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the U.S. It is linked to cervical cancer and cancers of the vagina, penis, anus (anal), throat, tongue, and tonsils. These cancers can take years develop but begin when someone becomes infected with the virus. There is only a routine screening for [...]

3 Things I’ve Learned From My Long Distance Marriage

on February 14, 2018February 13, 2018 By Kishana

My husband and I have what some might call a non-traditional relationship... We were high school sweethearts who ended up going to different colleges and managed to keep the relationship together. You might be thinking what’s non-traditional about that? Well, let me tell you. After graduating from college my husband, then my bf, got a job [...]

Rates of Colon Cancer Increasing Among Young Adults

on May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 By Kishana

It’s no secret that millennials and the younger half of generation X have been impacted by shifts in the work place thanks to recent recessions, trickle down economics, and shifts in company culture to value the profit over the employee. I'm not even going to start on the hot mess that is the American Health [...]

All Things Science and Health

on March 29, 2017March 23, 2017 By Kishana

Hey Cite A Sista Fam! My name is Kishana and I am excited to serve as a writer for Cite A Sista during its beginning stages of greatness! No, really! I think what Brittany and Joan are doing here is wonderful and I cannot wait to see how Cite A Sista continues to grow. My [...]