The Trent Human Bioarchaeology Research Lab (THumB) uses osteology, paleopathology and stable isotope analysis to understand how culture, society and the environment shape human biology, health and diet.
Current research areas:
- Mortuary practices with a focus on the construction of mummy bundles on the central coast of Peru
- Stable isotope analysis of mummified tissues to reconstruct short term mobility and diet
- Stable isotope analysis of bone and tooth in both historic and prehistoric populations
- Identification of pathology in skeletal and mummified materials
- Patterns of disease and its relationship to social and environmental factors
Prospective grad students should contact Dr. Jocelyn Williams to discuss potential projects. Graduate projects would be through the Department of Anthropology Master’s program.
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Trent Human Bioarchaeology Research Lab (THumB)
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