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K. Ann Horsburgh is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Anthropology at Florida State University (FSU). She leads the FSU Molecular Anthropology Research Group, which integrates modern laboratory techniques with classic anthropological questions to explore biocultural models of health and disease, particularly focusing on stress biomarkers. Her research employs interdisciplinary approaches from social and life sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Stanford University (2008), alongside earlier degrees from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, including a B.A. in Anthropology, B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, and an M.A. (Hons) in Anthropology.
Her research emphasizes the intersection of lived experiences and health, using endocrinological assays and epigenetic analyses to interrogate stress’s role in well-being. Current projects include genetic studies of Polynesian populations, ancient DNA analysis of domesticated species, and critical re-evaluations of archaeological faunal classifications. She actively recruits graduate students with interests in biocultural health dynamics.
Publications highlight innovations in ancient DNA methodologies, challenges in interpreting genetic evidence, and cross-disciplinary approaches to human migration and domestication histories. The Molecular Anthropology Research Group’s work bridges anthropology, genetics, and environmental science, reflecting Dr. Horsburgh’s commitment to advancing biocultural perspectives in understanding human diversity.
