We study the evolutionary processes that have generated the phenotypic diversity of primates, including humans, over millions of years. To do so, we combine phylogenetic, comparative genomic, and modeling approaches with imaging techniques such as computed tomography.

In particular, we investigate the origin and diversification of complex traits and structures, such as the brain and skull, as well as biological systems (e.g., metabolic pathways) that have enabled adaptation to and occupation of diverse environments and ecological niches. Understanding the mechanisms driving these adaptations will shed light on the evolutionary origins and genetic basis not only of phenotypic variation, but also of humans’ potential susceptibility, as primates, to certain diseases.

Director
Leandro Aristide, CONICET Assistant Researcher

Fellows
Bruno Moscardi, CONICET Postdoctoral Fellow
Blumina Romero, CONICET Doctoral Fellow

Intern
Florencia Grasser, Bachelor’s Degree Student in Anthropological Sciences, University of Buenos Aires (UBA)