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Michelle Drapeau is a full professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Montreal. Her research focuses on the processes of hominization, particularly the development of bipedalism in early hominins. While it is widely accepted that these early ancestors were bipedal, the extent of their arboreal locomotion remains debated. Drapeau emphasizes morphological and functional analysis of skeletal remains and fossil records, as well as comparative studies of hominoids. She investigates how the skeleton adapts to varying loads imposed by muscle contractions and the differences between running and walking. Drapeau's expertise spans paleoanthropology, human evolution, and bioanthropology, with specific interests in bone histology, functional anatomy, and the evolutionary implications of skeletal adaptations.
Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.