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Creighton Avery is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream within the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the transitions associated with adolescence in the context of the Roman Empire, particularly examining patterns of puberty and social transitions during this formative period. By employing a biocultural approach, Avery integrates Childhood Social Theory to explore life course changes within the appropriate contextual frameworks. His research methodologies include morphological and biochemical techniques, dietary stable isotopes, and peptide analysis of amelogenin in tooth enamel. In addition to his research pursuits, Dr. Avery has experience as an osteoarchaeologist in cultural resource management, where he has worked on identifying human remains in archaeological contexts across Southwestern Ontario. He teaches a variety of courses related to biological anthropology, including Human Osteology and Advanced Bioarchaeology, contributing to the academic growth of his students at the university.
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