UMass Boston

Patrick Clarkin

Patrick Clarkin

Department:
Anthropology
Title:
Department Chair
Location:
McCormack Hall Floor 04

Area of Expertise

Biocultural and evolutionary models in anthropology, effects of war on nutrition and growth; developmental origins of chronic disease; SE Asian diaspora

Degrees

PhD, Binghamton University (SUNY)

Additional Information

Patrick Clarkin conducted his graduate studies in anthropology at Binghamton University (SUNY). He is particularly interested in nutrition, growth and development, and the developmental origins of chronic disease. He has conducted research on Hmong, Lao, and Khmer living either in French Guiana and the United States, looking at the contributions of war, forced displacement, and socioeconomic status on stature, body composition, and health.