Claire Denton
- Scott Scholar | Class of 2027
- Computer Science | Biology | Artificial Intelligence
Additional Information
Currently, Claire works as a CNA at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. This past summer, Claire returned to Fort Detrick Military Base in Frederick, Maryland to participate in a research experience at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). During her second summer as a viral pathogenesis intern, Claire learned how to microinject mosquitoes and conducted research on the Mayaro Virus (MAYV). The previous summer, she tested optimizations for a plaque assay protocol for the Hazara Virus (HAZV) while gaining hands-on experience and insight into a career in a government research lab. Claire also worked as a team lead for the Summer 2023 Design Studio internship. 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.
Additional Information
Currently, Claire works as a CNA at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation. This past summer, Claire returned to Fort Detrick Military Base in Frederick, Maryland to participate in a research experience at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). During her second summer as a viral pathogenesis intern, Claire learned how to microinject mosquitoes and conducted research on the Mayaro Virus (MAYV). The previous summer, she tested optimizations for a plaque assay protocol for the Hazara Virus (HAZV) while gaining hands-on experience and insight into a career in a government research lab. Claire also worked as a team lead for the Summer 2023 Design Studio internship. 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.