Dr. Chris Kuzawa

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Biography

Chris Kuzawa is a professor at Northwestern University, specializing in anthropology and human evolutionary biology. He is known for his research in the developmental origins of adult disease and the evolutionary theory of human life history. Kuzawa's primary field research has been conducted in Cebu, Philippines, where he has worked with a large birth cohort study that enrolled over 3,000 pregnant women in 1983, following their offspring into adulthood. His research focuses on understanding the long-term impacts of early life environments on adult biology, reproduction, and health. He applies principles from developmental plasticity and evolutionary biology to address health issues, particularly in developing nations. Kuzawa has published extensively in prestigious journals and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research also covers topics related to psychobiology, social relationships, fatherhood, and the evolution of human physiology. Currently, he participates in various projects that explore the intersection of genetics, health, and human evolution.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.