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Introduction
I focus on comparative anatomy of the knee, specifically identifying risk factors for the unequal rupture rates in the anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) by using the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs as an anatomical model. I am also interested in dog domestication origins, morphology, physiology, and how evolutionary factors have impacted modern breeds and health, and how that translates to human health and well being.
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August 2016 - present
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- Fellow
Description
- Biocultural Anthropology, Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Introduction to Physical Anthropology
January 2016 - May 2016
June 2015 - July 2016
Position
- Research Assistant
Description
- Paleoenvironment Research Lab
Education
August 2016 - January 2021
September 2011 - May 2015
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning is an interdisciplinary approach used to develop critical thinking, hands-on problem solving, and scientific literacy inside and outside the classroom. This year marks 20 years since the National Science Foundation reformatted STEM and 10 years since a sitting president first remarke...
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs is homologous to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans. Factors that place an individual at‐risk for noncontact ruptures are not clearly defined in humans or dogs. Cyclic variation in human females as well as early spay/neuter in canines has frequently implicated hormonal variation, however these...
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans and the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs are homologous structures both susceptible to rupture and regularly result in secondary osteoarthritis. Human musculoskeletal problems are the third highest medical cost in the United States with $170 billion spent annually. Women are more susceptible to...
Forensic anthropological research has demonstrated that tooth hop (TH) is a valuable measurement from saw-cut bones as it can be used to indicate the number of teeth-per-inch (TPI) of a saw. But how many hops in a chain do you need? It is hypothesized that more hops in a chain would increase accuracy when estimating blade TPI; however, the amount o...
