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Camilla Speller is an Associate Professor at the Department of Anthropology, University of British Columbia, specializing in Molecular Environmental Archaeology. Her research integrates ancient DNA, proteomics, and ZooMS for analyzing human-environment interactions across diverse regions including the Pacific Northwest, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
- BA in Archaeology & Biological Anthropology (University of Calgary)
- MA & PhD in Archaeology (Simon Fraser University, 2005, 2009)
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: SSHRC (University of Calgary), Marie Curie (University of York)
Her work focuses on:
- Marine Ecosystems: Long-term fishing patterns and sustainable practices
- Human-Animal Interactions: Domestication (turkeys), biodiversity impacts
- Ancient Microbiomes: Dental calculus and coprolite analysis
Recent publications highlight advancements in ZooMS, proteomic dietary studies, and marine resource reconstructions. Her lab, the Ancient DNA and Proteins (ADαPT) Facility, develops cutting-edge biomolecular methods.
Scientific Awards:
- 2010 Governor General’s Gold Medal
- 2016 Philip Leverhulme Prize
- 2019 CFI-John Evans Leadership Fund
- 2022 Killam Accelerator Fellowship
She supervises research students and leads interdisciplinary collaborations in biomolecular archaeology, with grants from NSERC, New Frontiers in Research Fund (Tri-Council), and NSF.
