Dr. Kristine Korzow

Biography

Kristine Korzow Richter is an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Modern DNA Laboratory at Texas A&M University, focusing on biomolecular archaeology. She has engaged in research that examines the identification of animal remains through archaeological and historical records to understand the relationships between animals, humans, and environments. Her work is particularly interested in the development of techniques for analyzing ancient biomolecules, especially proteins, which allows for an understanding of the various roles that wild and aquatic animals played in people's lives in the past. With a strong background in biology and archaeological science, she aims to contribute significantly to the understanding of past animal-human interactions and the ecological contexts in which they occurred. She is committed to mentoring graduate students and expanding the scope of research in her field.

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