Human Biology Association · SoS 154 – The Intricacies of Immunity with Dr. Thomas McDade Dr. Thomas McDade, Professor of Anthropology at Northwestern University discusses why inflammation should not simply be branded a secret killer. He also chats with Chris and Cara about his ongoing research on the differences in antibody responses to COVID-19 infection … Read More
Month: February 2022
SoS 153- Yes, you should get good sleep with Dr. Corey Sparks and Dr. Eric Shattuck
Human Biology Association · SoS 153- Yes, you should get good sleep with Dr. Cory Sparks and Dr. Eric Shattuck So, what’s the deal with sleep, immune function, and mortality risk? On today’s episode, Dr. Eric Shattuck and Dr. Corey Sparks discuss their collaboration to investigate how morality risks may be affected by sleep quality, … Read More
SoS 152 – Bringing Anthropology to Public Health with Dr. Stephanie McClure
Human Biology Association · SoS 152 – Bringing Anthropology to Public Health with Dr. Stephanie McClure In today’s episode Chris and Cara talk to Dr. Stephanie McClure, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alabama. Dr. McClure talks about the importance and the benefits of bringing anthropology to public health as … Read More
SoS 151 – Modeling a Pandemic with Dr. Jessica Dimka
Human Biology Association · SoS 151 – Modeling a Pandemic with Dr. Jessica Dimka Dr. Jessica Dimka is the Co-leader of the Centre for Research on Pandemics & Society at Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway. She chats with Chris and Cara about her work on the associations between behaviors and epidemics in Newfoundland and describes … Read More