معرفی
Mark C. Griffin is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Anthropology at San Francisco State University. He holds a Ph.D. (1993, Purdue University), M.A. (1989, Northern Illinois University), and B.A. (1985, University of North Carolina). His research focuses on skeletal biology, dental anthropology, and bioarchaeology, particularly examining Native American populations in the southeastern U.S. and Central California. His work emphasizes oral pathology, biofilm homeostasis, and the intersection of diet, health, and culture. He has authored/co-authored numerous publications on topics such as dental caries, population distance studies, and the impact of European contact on indigenous populations. His research integrates osteological analysis with ethnographic and archaeological data to explore prehistoric and contact-period lifeways. Griffin has been at SF State since 1998, previously teaching at Minnesota State University, Moorhead, and Indiana University.
Education:
- Ph.D., Anthropology, Purdue University, 1993
- M.A., Anthropology, Northern Illinois University, 1989
- B.A., Anthropology, University of North Carolina, 1985
Research Interests:
- Skeletal Biology
- Dental Anthropology
- Bioarchaeology
- Indigenous Populations of North America
- Oral Pathology and Homeostasis
Professional Contributions:
- Lead author on studies analyzing skeletal remains from sites like Filoli and Vineyards in California.
- Expert on dietary transitions and health impacts in prehistoric and contact-era populations.
