Dr Doty Ojwach earned her Doctorate in Virology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal at the HIV Pathogenesis program. In her current role at RIRCA, Doty leverages her profound scientific knowledge and a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between HIV replication and HIV immunity. Her primary focus is on investigating the consequences of maternal HIV and/or CMV co-infection and how these dynamics impact the development of fetal immunity, starting by investigations in the placenta. Doty’s work represents a vital contribution to our understanding of the complex interactions between viral infections and the immune system during pregnancy.