Dr. Deyana Lewis' academic career began at the University of Illinois where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Planning and Administration. After leaving the University of Illinois, she worked at Washington University’s McDonnell Genome Institute where her analytical and computation skills played an integral part in mapping the Human Genome Project. She then continued her education at the University of Pittsburgh where she received a Masters in Public Health Genetics as well as a PhD in Human Genetics. Dr. Lewis is the first African American woman to graduate with a Ph.D from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health in Human Genetics with a specialization in Statistical Genetics. Currently, Dr. Deyana Lewis is serving as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Computational and Statistical Genomics Research Institute. She has a passion for investigating the genetic mechanisms underlying diseases that disproportionately affect African Americans in comparison to other races/ethnicities . Dr. Lewis also has a keen interest in nutrition and health where she holds certifications in holistic nutrition and personal fitness trainer. In 2019, she earned her Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB) pro card in women’s bikini division. www.casandraaustin.com/talgcourse
