Madeleine Mant

Madeleine Mant is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, specializing in Biocultural Anthropology, Paleopathology, and Medical History. Her research examines health inequities in marginalized populations through interdisciplinary analysis of skeletal remains, historical archives, and contemporary surveys.

• PhD in Anthropology, McMaster University (2016)
• Banting SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow (2017-19)

Mant's work bridges Bioarchaeology and Medical Anthropology, focusing on trauma, infectious disease, and institutional health practices. Current projects explore longitudinal health trends in 18th-19th century hospitals, prison health records, and pandemic vaccine hesitancy.

Her recent publications highlight the integration of multi-method datasets to analyze:

• Historical morbidity patterns in London and Newfoundland
• Intersectional trauma analysis
• Modern vaccine confidence dynamics

Scientific Awards:

• Banting SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Editor’s Choice, American Journal of Physical Anthropology (2021)