In this week’s episode, Rue has the pleasure of speaking to Chido who is an Epidemiologist with a background in Biomedical Science with Business and is currently based in Zimbabwe and working for the Biomedical Research and Training Institute. Chido’s PhD from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, in the research area of HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health saw her coordinate a cluster randomised trial aimed at improving HIV and sexual and reproductive health outcomes among young people (16-24 years) across three provinces of Zimbabwe (known as the CHIEDZA trial). She undertook an evaluation of targeted HIV testing strategies for children and adolescents in Zimbabwe – work that has resulted in high impact publications and influenced real-life changes to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) guidelines! Chido is not only passionate about her research, but she is very enthusiastic about mentorship and is currently coordinating and mentoring young people as part of an ongoing Youth Researchers Academy. Beyond this, Chido has a very strong presence on twitter (Twitter handle: @chidodc) where she shares her work, and gives insight into the joys of being a Mom. We hope that you enjoy this eposide as much as we did!