Liza Shapiro (1991)
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Stony Brook University
Biomechanics
Comparative Primate Anatomy
Functional Morphology
Current position: Professor
Current affiliation: Department of Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin
Research website: Link
Research description: My research focuses on the functional morphology and evolution of primate locomotor adaptations. The methods I employ include quantitative, comparative analysis of musculoskeletal morphology in extant and extinct primates and biomechanical analysis of primate locomotion. I have particular interest and expertise in the functional morphology and evolution of the vertebral musculoskeletal system in primates, and the biomechanics, ontogeny and evolution of primate quadrupedal locomotion.