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The research team, comprising three postdoctoral researchers and a Ph.D. student, brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise required for the successful execution of the project.
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Meet the research team
Meet the research team
Ioana DRăghici
Ioana DRăghici
Principal investigator
Principal investigator
My research interest focuses on exploring the biological and molecular insights hidden within archaeological remains to reconstruct past human histories. I am particularly drawn to the integration of ancient DNA and interdisciplinary methods to investigate health conditions, genetic ancestry, and societal dynamics, as demonstrated by studies on malaria indicators in skeletal samples and medieval mitochondrial DNA of past populations from the current territory of Romania.
Cristina Mircea
Cristina Mircea
Postdoctoral researcher
Postdoctoral researcher
Avar-Lehel Denes
Avar-Lehel Denes
Postdoctoral researcher
Postdoctoral researcher
My research focuses on the molecular taxonomy, phylogeography, and conservation of aquatic insect diversity, particularly within the Carpathian region. I am especially interested in applying molecular genetic methods to investigate population structure, genetic diversity, and evolutionary history. Through DNA-based analyses, my work has revealed the role of the Carpathians as refugia, assessed gene flow and phylogenetic relationships, and contributed to understanding the historical and ecological factors shaping endemic insect populations.
Martina-CRistina dondea
Martina-CRistina dondea
PhD student
PhD student
My research interests focuses on the application of stable isotopes in bioarchaeological studies. Specifically, I analyze carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur stable isotopes extracted from the bone collagen of past human populations. This type of analysis provides insights into ancient human diets, including eating habits, food sources, and even breastfeeding and weaning practices.
In addition to bone collagen, I am also interested in other substrates such as tooth enamel. By studying isotopic signatures in enamel from both humans and animals, we can gain valuable information not only about paleodiet but also about animal husbandry practices, climate variations, and environmental changes. Altogether, these data contribute to a more comprehensive reconstruction of past human lifeways, enriching our understanding of history.
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