While some people perceive mice as pests to be eradicated and others see them as cute and cuddly symbols of Disney magic, Dr. Joy Scaria sees something entirely different. At the forefront of microbiome research as Oklahoma State University’s Walter R. Sitlington Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases, Scaria views germ-free and humanized mice as innovative tools to enhance human health, opening doors to groundbreaking medical advancements.