| | Kateena entered MSM’s Biomedical Sciences Program in 2006. Research interest: My Research interest currently includes studying the role of HIV’s accessory protein Nef in HIV pathogenesis as well as identifying diagnostic markers for early processes involved in immune dysregulations and AIDS. I ultimately would like to become part of a medical team dedicated to treating and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS to future generations through novel drug discoveries and/or vaccine development. Academic and Professional Honors: - DAIDS/NIAIDS Travel Award to Keystone Symposium, HIV Biology and Pathogenesis Conference, Morehouse School of Medicine, 2010
- Academic Award in Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Morehouse School of Medicine, 2008
- George & Pearl Strickland Scholarship, Morehouse School of Medicine,2006 & 2007
- National Dean’s List, Agnes Scott College, 2003 - 2004
- Savvy Seeker Award, Agnes Scott College, 2003
- Dana Scholarship recipient, Agnes Scott College, 2002 & 2003
- Hubert Scholarship recipient, Agnes Scott College, 2002
- Public Speaking Award, Agnes Scott College, 2001
- Academic scholarship recipient, LINKS, 2000
- Academic scholarship recipient, Agnes Scott College, 1998 – 2004
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