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Éadaoin Harney is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and a population geneticist at 23andMe. Her research focuses on using ancient DNA to explore genetic connections between historical and contemporary populations. She teaches courses including Investigating the Human Genome and Human Genetic Variation.
Harney earned her PhD in 2020 from Harvard’s Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology under co-advisors David Reich and John Wakeley. Her work spans genomic studies of human populations across eras and regions, integrating archaeological, historical, and genetic data.
Her research interests include ancient DNA analysis, population admixture, and ethical considerations in genetic research. Recent studies have examined genetic legacies of African Americans, Ashkenazi Jewish populations, and Anglo-Saxon migrations, among other topics.
She has contributed to methodological advancements in ancient DNA extraction and contamination assessment, and her work frequently addresses interdisciplinary questions linking genetics with historical and cultural contexts.
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