Claire Denton
- Scott Scholar | Class of 2027
- Computer Science | Biology | Artificial Intelligence
Claire returned to Fort Detrick Military Base in Frederick, Maryland for her third consecutive summer as a virology research intern at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). Throughout these experiences, Claire has learned how to microinject mosquitoes, conducted research on the Human Parainfluenza Virus (HPIV), and tested optimizations for a plaque assay protocol for the Hazara Virus. She also served as a team lead for the summer 2023 Design Studio internship. Currently, Claire works as a CNA at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. Claire has training in programming languages including Java, Python, TypeScript, Swift, as well as skills in HTML, CSS, and the Ionic-Angular framework. Claire's career interests include medicine and biomedical research, with a specific focus on virology.