Staff profile

Academic Background

MSc in Palaeopathology, Durham University (2018–2019)

BSc (Honours) in Anthropology, University of Toronto (2012–2016)

BA in History, University of Calgary (2006–2011)

Research Topic

Assessing Maternal and Infant Health Through Stable Isotope Analysis of Auditory Ossicles

The first 1000 days of life from conception are crucial for future health outcomes. Stressors experienced during this phase, including poor maternal health, affect the well-being of individuals throughout their lifespans and across future generations. This project examines maternal and infant health in the past through the refinement of a novel bimolecular technique—the isotopic analysis of human auditory ossicles—and its integration with incremental isotope and palaeopathological data.

Awards

AHRC Northern Bridge Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership Studentship

Journal Article

• Kilburn, N. N., Gowland, R. L., Halldórsdóttir, H. H., Williams, R., & Thompson, T. J. (2021). Assessing pathological conditions in archaeological bone using portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF). Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 37, Article 102980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2021.102980