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    Dr. Mary Ann Raghanti

    Dr. Mary Ann Raghanti

    Anthropology
    Professor and Chairperson
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    Department of Anthropology
    Contact Information
    Email:
    mraghant@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-9354
    Personal Website: Lab Website

    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. 

    Visit Dr. Raghanti's laboratory website.

     

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