Michael Mutehart

Dr. Michael Mutehart is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Wayne State College. He specializes in clinical anatomy education with over 10 years of teaching experience across undergraduate and professional programs (M.D. and PA). His research focuses on primate morphology, behavior, ecology, and fossil records of South American monkeys, emphasizing evolutionary biology and conservation efforts.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology, Northwestern University (2018)
• B.A. in Biological Anthropology, Northern Illinois University (2008)

Research Interests: Dr. Mutehart explores the evolution of primate form, functional morphology of extant primates, and conservation strategies for endangered South American primates. He integrates clinical discussions and evolutionary perspectives into teaching human gross anatomy, histology, and comparative anatomy.

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