Clara Mariencheck

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Background
Program: PhD Human Paleobiology
Year of Entry: Fall 2020
Advisor: Brenda Bradley
Current Research
Clara is a member of the Primate Genomics Lab. Her research interests include primate population genetics, immunogenetics, and social networks. Specifically, she is interested in investigating how immune system gene diversity in female chimpanzees affects sociality and dominance rank.
Education
B.A. (Anthropology and Spanish), 2020, Washington University in St. Louis
Research Experience
2017-2020 Research Assistant: Washington University in St. Louis, Primate Genetics and Molecular Ecology Laboratory
Distinctions
2021: General Small Grant, American Society of Primatologists ($1500)
2021: Special SARS-CoV-2 Grant International Primatological Society ($1500)
2021: Lewis N. Cotlow Award, The George Washington University ($1750)
2020: Excellence in Research Award, Washington University in St. Louis