Dr. Nicholas mentors student research related to topics such as:
-Paleoanthropology (genus Homo)
-Craniofacial growth and development
-Dental anthropology
-Biomedical anthropology (oral health)
The Nicholas Lab is located in the UIC College of Dentistry (801 S. Paulina St.). Nicholas Lab students have opportunities to attend seminars in both Anthropology and College of Dentistry and to interact with the students in the PhD in Oral Sciences program.
Note: Under select circumstances Dr. Nicholas may recruit students through the PhD in Oral Sciences program. Students wishing to join the Nicholas Lab through the PhD in Oral Sciences progam should be trained dentists or aspiring DMD/PhD students who wish to study: craniofacial growth & development; obesity and oral health; or related topics. If you are interested in applying to be a trainee through this program, please email me (clnichol@uic.edu)
For more information about the PhD in Oral Sciences: https://dentistry.uic.edu/programs/phd-in-oral-sciences/