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Laura Wilson is an ARC Future Fellow and the Head of Biological Anthropology at the Australian National University. She has previously held positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Swiss National Science Foundation and as a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in the School of Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences. Laura completed her Bachelor of Science at University College London, followed by a Master's Research in Biosystematics at Imperial College London, where she developed a strong foundation in natural history and evolution. Her PhD in Natural Sciences was obtained from the University of Zurich. Wilson's research interests are centered on the evolutionary biology of mammals, with a focus on the morphological evolution over time scales. She employs statistical shape analysis, 3D imaging, and modeling of both hard and soft tissues to explore adaptation and function in vertebrates. Additionally, she serves on several editorial boards and committees, including as a joint Editor-in-Chief for the Australian Journal of Zoology and on the CSIRO Publishing Board Standards.
Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia
Leads research and initiatives in the field of Biological Anthropology.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Taught and supervised students in Biological Anthropology and related fields.
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