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Isabelle RIBOT is a Full Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on human population evolution over the Holocene and Pleistocene, particularly in Canada and sub-Saharan Africa, examining environmental influences on skeletal biology, paleopathology, and dietary patterns. She holds a PhD in Biological Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2002) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Cape Town.
Education:
- PhD in Biological Anthropology, University of Cambridge, UK (2002)
- MSc in Osteology, University of Bradford, UK (1992)
- Masters in Prehistory, Paris I University (1989)
Research Interests:
Dr. RIBOT's work combines bioarchaeology and biological anthropology to explore historical and prehistoric populations' adaptation to environmental, economic, and social changes. Key themes include the impact of diet, climate, and disease on skeletal morphology, as well as transatlantic comparisons of Euro-Québécois and African populations. She employs interdisciplinary methods like 3D geometric morphometrics and isotopic analysis to study population dynamics and cultural adaptation.
Recent Research Trends:
Her articles highlight advancements in 3D morphometric techniques, isotopic analysis of migration and diet, and ethical considerations in managing human remains. Recent studies address vitamin D deficiency in historical populations, skeletal pathology, and the repatriation of cultural heritage.
Awards:
- Prix Vallois for Doctoral Thesis (Société d’Anthropologie de Paris, 2003)
- Multiple conference poster awards (1999–2004)
Advising & Grants:
She supervises 24 master's theses, 6 doctoral dissertations, and 2 postdocs. Key grants include leadership in the Onkwehón:we Project (Territory, Identity, and Social Interactions in Ancestral Iroquoia) and initiatives like TRACES (ancient DNA lab). She also organizes conferences and public lectures, such as discussions on colonial cemeteries and El Niño's historical impacts.
Labs & Teams:
Affiliated with GEOTOP (UQAM), the Canadian Association of Biological Anthropology, and international networks. Leads bioarchaeological projects using georadar to locate historical burial sites in Montreal and Quebec.
