 Biological
Anthropology and Comparative Anatomy Research Unit (BACARU)
This group is organised around and supported by the Wood Jones Chair
of Anthropological and Comparative Anatomy. Research interests are diverse
and include: Anthropometry; Dermatoglyphics; Biological structure and
dynamics of earlier and present human populations; Population genetics;
Human ecology and adaptation; Paleodemography; historical demography Palaeopathology,
esp. history of treponematoses (syphilis); Theory of biocultural evolution;
Concept of species in the study of evolution; Evolution of human brain;
Anatomical variation; Human growth and physical development; Heritability
of measurable characteristics; Body composition; bioelectrical impedance;
Ergonomy; Scientific policies.
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Members
Maciej Henneberg (Wood Jones Professor)
Rachel Norris (Wood Jones Lecturer)
Renata Henneberg (Research Associate)
Jane Kilgariff (Wood Jones Research Officer)
Carmen de Miguel (Postgraduate Student)
Kathryn Powell (Postgraduate Student)
Carl Stephan
Ellie Simpson (Postgraduate Student)
Nilanga Gunawardane ( Postgraduate Student)
Joanne Harding (Postgraduate Student)
Research Links and Collaborators (list
comprises co-authors of recent papers; co-supervisors of students and
co-supervised students)
 Recent
Publications
If you are interested in the current National Sizing Survey taking place
(An extensive analysis of body shapes and sizes - known as an anthropometric
survey) which the department is involved in please click on the link below
National Sizing Survey
If you would like a pdf version of a recent publication by Maciej and
Renata Henneberg entitled "Reconstructing Medical Knowledge in Ancient
Pompeii" please click on the link below (file is 2.67MB)
Reconstructing Medical Knowledge in Ancient Pompeii
(pdf) (pdf 3MB)
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