I’m a primatologist and anthropologist working at the interface of animal behavior, infectious disease ecology, and “geroscience” (i.e., the biology of aging and age-related diseases). I integrate data on social interactions, physiology, and microbial communities to better understand variation in primate health and longevity as well as the trade-offs that individuals necessarily make in a resource-limited world. I’m especially interested in the ways humans impact nonhuman primate health and how we can leverage knowledge of these processes to promote both human and nonhuman welfare.

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In 2023, I joined the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona as an assistant professor. If you're thinking about pursuing a PhD or you're an undergraduate student looking for research experience, feel free to contact me!