The scientists will likely stop at nothing to get their hands on her, as she seems to possess certain abilities.
Why that qualifies her to be the test subject for a dangerous virus with the potential to cure all disease remains to be seen.
Amy is used to being picked up by social workers, and always women.
Nevertheless, instead of delivering her to Project Noah to become a lab rat, Wolgast becomes determined to protect Amy, and that apparently entails going on the run with her.