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Nancy Tatarek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University. Her work bridges biological and forensic anthropology, with a strong focus on skeletal analysis and human identification.
Research Interests: Her research spans biological anthropology with specializations in skeletal biology, forensic anthropology, stature estimation, aging, and spinal morphology, particularly the neural canal and spinal stenosis. She investigates population dynamics, anthropometric history, and osteological methods for forensic identification.
Publication Trends: Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on forensic applications of skeletal analysis, including sex, race, and stature estimation from lower extremities, radiographic identification post-surgery, and population studies of prehistoric and historical groups. She has also contributed to molecular methods for degraded DNA analysis from skeletal remains, showing interdisciplinary engagement with forensic genetics.
- University Professor (2008–09)
- Grasselli Brown Faculty Teaching Award (2004–05)
Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed in the provided text, her extensive publication record and teaching awards suggest active mentorship and research funding involvement. She has collaborated with experts in forensic science, radiology, and molecular biology, indicating a strong network in forensic anthropology research.
Labs and Teams: Though not explicitly stated, her work on degraded DNA and forensic radiographs suggests collaboration with forensic laboratories and interdisciplinary research teams focused on human identification and skeletal analysis.
