Ginesse A. Listi

Dr. Ginesse A. Listi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography & Anthropology at Louisiana State University (LSU), and Director of the LSU FACES Lab. Her research focuses on methods for estimating biological profiles from skeletal remains, with expertise in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology.

Education:

• PhD in Anthropology, Tulane University (2008)
• MA in Anthropology, LSU (1997)
• BA in General Studies, LSU (1994)

Research Interests: Dr. Listi's work emphasizes skeletal analysis, paleopathology, and bioarchaeological studies of prehistoric and historic populations in the Lower Mississippi Valley. She explores health transitions, subsistence patterns, and osteological methods for age/sex estimation.

Key Contributions: Her research bridges forensic anthropology and archaeological contexts, with notable studies on Coles Creek period populations and 18th-century New Orleans cemeteries. She has developed innovative techniques using entheseal changes and vertebral osteoarthritis for age assessment.

Professional Recognition:

• Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Anthropology (2015)

Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Physical Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology, and Paleopathology seminars. She mentors students in osteological analysis and archaeological field methods.

Labs/Teams: Director of the LSU FACES Lab specializing in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeological research. Active in collaborative projects with the Louisiana Office of State Climatology and the Miles Richardson Research Lab.