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Dr. Claire Donald is a Senior Lecturer in Bacteriology at the School of Infection and Immunity, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Cellular Biology from the University of St Andrews, an MSc in Drug Design and Biomedical Science from Edinburgh Napier University, and a PhD in Virology from the University of Glasgow (2015). Her research bridges arbovirus-host interactions (focusing on Zika/Semliki Forest viruses) and pedagogical innovation using virtual reality.
Research Interests: Claire's scientific work explores arbovirus-vector dynamics and antiviral immunity in mosquitoes/mammalian systems. Her scholarship research investigates VR applications to enhance undergraduate learning in microbiology and immunology. Key areas include:
- Arbovirus pathogenesis and host factors
- Mosquito innate immunity
- Virtual reality in bioscience education
- Diagnostic technology pedagogy
Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2016–2025) cluster into virology (80%) and education (20%). Virology publications emphasize Zika/Semliki Forest virus mechanisms, antiviral strategies, and vector biology. Education research focuses on VR-based learning outcomes in microbiology/immunology, showing consistent innovation in digital pedagogy.
Grants & Advising: Claire secured a Carnegie Trust grant (2020–2021) to study circadian rhythm modulation in arbovirus infection. She advises students and teaches across undergraduate/postgraduate courses, including Medical Microbiology, Molecular Methods, and Emerging Viruses.
