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About this site: ‘kevishere’ is named in memory of my brother, Kevin. I wrote about him here: Life is Beautiful. 

About me: I am a biological anthropologist and associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. My research integrates the impact of social and evolutionary forces on growth, nutrition, and health. In particular, I have focused on the long-term impact of war,  refugee experiences, and poverty on growth and health of Southeast Asians (Hmong, Lao, Khmer).  

    

Degree: 2004- Ph.D., Binghamton University (State University of New York). Doctoral Committee: Michael A. Little (chair), Ralph M. Garruto, Gary D. James.

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Research Interests: Biological anthropology; Growth and nutrition; Hmong, Lao, and Khmer diasporas; Long-term health effects of war and malnutrition; Developmental origins of disease; Evolutionary anthropology; Biocultural anthropology; Human biological variation

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Contact:

Patrick F. Clarkin 

Associate Professor of Anthropology 

University of Massachusetts Boston 

Boston, MA 02125-3393 

tel 617-287-6858 

email: patrick.clarkin(at)umb.edu

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