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.

Members

Maciej Henneberg (Wood Jones Professor)
Renata Henneberg (Research Associate)
Dr Rachel Norris
Dr Kathryn Powell
Dr Carl Stephan
Dr Ellie Simpson
Dr Nilanga Gunawardane
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)