Biological Anthropology Research

Bruce Huckell
Senior Research Coordinator
bhuckell@unm.edu

Collections Departments
Osteology Collections

Biological Anthropology at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology emphasizes Human Osteology and Forensic Anthropology. The large holdings of archaeological and forensic materials is being continually augmented by an active body donation program and collectively comprise one of the pre-eminent comparative collections of human osteological material.

Inquiries regarding research opportunities should be directed to:
Dr. Bruce Huckell
Interim Director
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
MSC01 1050
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

The Museum's Laboratory of Human Osteology is the location for a variety of projects on human skeletal pathology, group morphology, the study of modern human populations and the practice of forensic science. These programs actively involve researchers from around the world and numerous university undergraduate and graduate students.

The forensic anthropology program operates in partnership with the New Mexico State Office of the Medical Investigator, located in the UNM School of Medicine, with this collaboration representing a rich research resource.

Recent and ongoing projects include the excavation and analysis of remains from the Alameda Hacienda cemetery site, studies on the biomechanics of modern humans, microevolution of modern human populations, and several projects relating to facilitating the identification of unknown individuals, including handedness.