Historical Genomics Lab
Our lab focuses on carrying out innovative community-center anthropological genetics projects, with a focus in ancient DNA. We encourage critical reflection and learning with in the laboratory space.
Our Post-PCR Laboratory is housed in the Life Sciences Center at Dartmouth Colelge, and consists of all necessary equipment to carry out DNA extraction, amplification, and quantification. We currently collaborate with the University of Connecticut's Ancient DNA Laboratories to carryout low-template DNA projects. We have access to Dartmouth's High Performance Computing through the Discovery cluster, which compromises 160 compute nodes (6000+ cores) and 12.5TB of memory.
Meet our Lab Group
Dr. Christina Balentine
Postdoctoral Researcher;
Critical Biocultural Anthropological Genomics
Dr. Reed Harder
Research Assistant
Bioinformatics Specialist; Ancient Metagenomics
Abigail Sink, M.A.
EEES Ph.D. Student; Community-engaged Historical Archaeology
Lucy Owusu, M.S.
Research Assistant; Ancient DNA Laboratory
Alisha Khalil '27
Undergraduate Researcher; Community Engagement Methods
Past Lab Members
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Aubrey King '27: Undergraduate Researcher
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Hannah Budner: Post-Graduate Research Assistant
Interested in Joining the Lab?
Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting students, but keep checking back for updates!