Laboratory of Human Osteology
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
MSC01 1050
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001
(505) 277-3535

osteolab@unm.edu
 
   
About Us:
The Maxwell Museum’s Laboratory of Human Osteology specializes in numerous facets of physical anthropology. The laboratory serves as a repository of human remains, which includes prehistoric, documented, and forensic remains.

The laboratory is pleased to be working with the Native American Graves
and Repatriation Act, NAGPRA in the relocation of the prehistoric remains
to their rightful descendants. The prehistoric remains are presently undergoing inventories to ensure that as little information as possible will be lost with the repatriation of remains.

Currently we house a documented osteological collection of over 230 modern individuals of various backgrounds. The Laboratory of Human Osteology also participates in forensic work through our close working relationship with the
State of New Mexico’s Office of the Medical Investigator OMI.

Curator

Heather J.H. Edgar, Ph.D.

Student Lab Staff

Name Education Interests
Carmen Mosley Master's student  
Nicole Schneider Master's student  
Lara Noldner Master's student