Dr. Mary Ann Raghanti
Anthropology
										
									Professor and Chair
									
												Campus:
											
											Kent
										
										  Office Location:
										
										
										  										  											Department of Anthropology										  										
									  Contact Information
									                    										Email:
											
											
										
												Phone:
											
											330-672-9354
										
												Personal Website:
											
											
										Biography
Research Areas of Expertise
- Comparative neurobiology with an evolutionary perspective
- Neuromodulation of cognition
- Hormonal correlates of nonhuman primate behavior
- Neural mechanisms of social attachment
Profile
Dr. Raghanti is a biological anthropologist whose primary research focus is the evolution of the human brain. She serves as graduate faculty for the Department of Anthropology and School of Biomedical Sciences (Biological Anthropology and Neurosciences). Dr. Raghanti鈥檚 lab uses numerous histological, immunohistochemical, and stereological techniques to investigate potential neuroanatomical correlates of human-specific cognitive and behavioral specializations. Dr. Raghanti also collaborates with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on projects involving the health and well-being of a diverse array of primate and nonprimate species.
Visit Dr. Raghanti's laboratory website.
Expertise
																			Biological Anthropology
Neuroanatomy
Brain Evolution
Neurotransmitters
Comparative Cognition
collaborative international research (Kyoto University & Kent State)
Behavior
ecology of primates
scientific culture
																	
							Neuroanatomy
Brain Evolution
Neurotransmitters
Comparative Cognition
collaborative international research (Kyoto University & Kent State)
Behavior
ecology of primates
scientific culture
Research Institutes and Initiatives
																							Brain Health Research Institute
																							Global Understanding Research Initiative
																					
									