Welcome to the #BlackInCompBio Podcast Series. The #BlackInCompBio series highlights Black computational biologists of all genders and professional stages and their stories. We use this platform to bridge the gap in representation and access to professional inspiration in the field.Javan Carter is a bioinformatic scientist at RTI, known for his expertise in phylogenomic analysis, programming languages, genomic ancestry, and genomic bioinformatic tools. With a diverse career trajectory, he has held positions as a head microbiologist at Sabra, a bioinformatic analyst at IQVIA, and served in academia as an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and Wake Technical Community College. Driven by a passion for education, Dr. Carter is also a Researcher Academy Instructor at RTI, contributing to the All of Us database. Through his diverse experiences and expertise, Javan Carter has established himself as a highly-skilled bioinformatic scientist, making significant contributions to the field and advancing scientific research in thrombosis, opioid addiction, and Type 1 diabetes. The Black Women in Computational Biology Network is a global community of Black women scientists advancing biology through a computational lens. With over 200 members from 4 continents, we increase opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and science communication to change the face of integrative biosciences across the globe. The BlackInCompBio series highlights Black scientists from a variety of professional backgrounds and their stories.BWCB Website: https://www.blackwomencompbio.org/Produced by Melyssa Minto and Jenea Adams Hosted by Melyssa Minto and Jenea Adams Edited by Jenea AdamsMusic by LATASHA, YouTube Music Library