Eva Davis graduated from Hampton University with a B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Her research focus has ranged from vaginal microbiome profiling, to using small molecule inhibitors in combinatorial treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma. She is a mentor to high school and graduate students and enjoys presenting her research at scientific conferences. Eva is currently the Director of Programming for the Black Microbiologists Association, but was first appointed to leadership in 2023, as the Programming Chair. While at VCU Eva has held various other roles, to include President of the Black Graduate Student Association,, charter member and President of American Society for Microbiology (ASM),, and Student Representative for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.. Notably, she was appointed to serve on the Student Advisory Council for the Vice President of Student Affairs and is an inaugural cohort member of ASM’s Future Leaders Mentoring Fellowship.
Eva possesses a strong drive and passion for increasing diversity in the field of microbiology and aspires to work in higher education. She has a keen interest in student retention, curriculum development, and enhancing research experiences for undergraduate students. Eva is committed to improving the academic experience for marginalized student populations and cultivating an enriching and thriving environment for her mentees.