Dr. Mary Ann Raghanti
Anthropology
Professor and Chair
Campus:
Kent
Biography
Raghanti Curriculum Vitae
Research Areas of Expertise
- Comparative neurobiology with an evolutionary perspective
- Neuromodulation of cognition
- Hormonal correlates of nonhuman primate behavior
- Neural mechanisms of social attachment
Profile
Dr. Raghanti is a biological anthropologist whose primary research focus is the evolution of the human brain. She serves as graduate faculty for the Department of Anthropology and School of Biomedical Sciences (Biological Anthropology and Neurosciences). Dr. Raghanti’s lab uses numerous histological, immunohistochemical, and stereological techniques to investigate potential neuroanatomical correlates of human-specific cognitive and behavioral specializations. Dr. Raghanti also collaborates with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on projects involving the health and well-being of a diverse array of primate and nonprimate species.
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Expertise
Biological Anthropology, Neuroanatomy, Brian Evolution, Neurotransmitters, Comparative Cognition, collaborative international research (Kyoto University & Kent State), Behavior, ecology of primates, scientific culture
Research Institutes and Initiatives
Brain Health Research Institute, Global Understanding Research Initiative