We all breathe, we all eat, we all travel.

We are all susceptible to infectious diseases.

Some of us, sometimes the most vulnerable, are the most susceptible.

Dr. Coffee first started research in infectious disease over 15 years ago.

She was interested in understanding the dynamics and spread of infectious diseases like HIV.

She’s published in multiple journals, includingAIDS.

She is a clinical doctor as well, working with patients with infectious diseases, primarily HIV and TB.

Education

Dr. Coffee attended Harvard University where she graduated with an undergraduate degree in chemistry.

She subsequently received an MD from Harvard University.

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