Claire Smathers, PhD

Claire Smathers, PhD has a diverse work experience in the field of research and medical writing. Starting in 2016, they served as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at Duquesne University where they focused on developing protein homology models and using molecular dynamics for protein-drug ligand research. In 2017, they became a Graduate Research Assistant at West Virginia University where they conducted research and served as an intern in science communication. Claire interviewed researchers and wrote articles about the science happening at WVU Health Sciences. In 2021, Claire worked as a Freelance Blogger for ErlenmeyTheir before joining Technical Resources International, Inc. in 2023 as a Medical Writer I.

Claire Smathers, PhD has a strong educational background in the field of biochemistry. Claire obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biochemistry from Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2017. Following this, they pursued further studies and earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from West Virginia University between 2017 and 2022.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Claire also holds the certification in "Attention to Detail" from TestDome, which they obtained in February 2023. These educational achievements and certification highlight their expertise and commitment to their field.