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Dr. Samantha Purchase is a University Teaching Associate in Human Anatomy and Osteology at the University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences, Department of Archaeology (2021–2024). She holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Sheffield (2021) and prior degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, including an MA (2016) and BA (2012). Her research focuses on paleopathological analysis of respiratory diseases in archaeological populations, employing radiographic techniques and interdisciplinary approaches.
- PhD Thesis: 'Point and Shoot: A Radiographic Analysis of Mastoiditis in Archaeological Populations from England’s North-East'
- MA Thesis: 'Infectious Disease as an Indicator of Physiological Stress in the Middle Holocene Cis-Baikal'
Her research interests span paleopathology, paleoradiology, funerary archaeology, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in academia. She is affiliated with the Bioarchaeology of Urbanization Research Group (BURG) and the Bioarchaeology Respiratory Network (BRN).
Teaching roles include module organization for Human Anatomy, Human Osteology, and Applied Bioarchaeological Science, alongside contributions to forensic anatomy courses. She has extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions, including sessional lecturing and laboratory instruction in human evolution and osteology.
- Professional Memberships: BABAO EDI Subgroup, Paleopathology Association (PPA), Baikal-Hokkaido Archaeology Project (BHAP)
- Awards: Shortlisted for 2021 Archaeology Achievement Awards (Early Career Category)
Her work integrates innovative methods like portable radiography to study mastoiditis and respiratory health in historical populations, contributing to understanding lifeways and environmental impacts on health.
