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Dr. Bettina Jungklaus is a research associate at the Department of Prehistory and Early History at Georg-August University of Göttingen since July 2020. Her primary research focuses on osteoanthropology, paleopathology, and traumatology, with particular emphasis on human remains from Mesolithic through Early Modern periods. She has conducted extensive work on archaeological sites throughout Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in Germany.
Her research interests center on analyzing skeletal remains to reconstruct past living conditions, with special attention to trauma analysis, disease patterns, and burial practices. Her work spans multiple historical periods including Mesolithic hunter-gatherer societies, medieval settlements, and early modern period communities. She has made significant contributions to understanding children's health in historical contexts and the impact of warfare on human populations.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with over 70 publications, including articles in prominent journals like PLoS ONE and specialized archaeological publications. Her research shows a strong pattern of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with historians, archaeologists, and other anthropologists. Her work often bridges scientific analysis with historical interpretation to provide comprehensive insights into past societies.
Dr. Jungklaus serves as deputy chair of the Society for Anthropology (GfA) and is a lecturer for the 'Excavation Technology' program at the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. She has participated in numerous DFG (German Research Foundation) projects throughout her career, including investigations into living conditions in medieval rural settlements and the Mesolithic burial site of Groß Fredenwalde.
Her methodological approach combines traditional osteological analysis with modern scientific techniques to extract maximum information from skeletal remains, contributing significantly to our understanding of health, disease, nutrition, and social practices in historical European populations.
