https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2451-6397
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Scholar In Residence in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology
·
2025 - Present
Evolutionary Anthropology,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Recent Publications
Evolution: In the monkey mating game, misinformation saves lives.
Journal Article Current biology : CB · February 2026 During transitions to a new leader male, gelada infants face a serious risk of infanticide. New research demonstrates that mothers reduce this risk by misrepresenting their fertility status. ... Full text CiteProgesterone and negative emotionality across and between ovulatory cycles: A study of romantically involved women.
Journal Article Hormones and behavior · January 2026 In prior work, naturally cycling women's progesterone levels were found to be associated with their anxiety levels and concerns about levels of social support. The current study further examined these associations. Naturally cycling partnered women (N = 18 ... Full text CiteDecreased sexual motivation during the human implantation window
Journal Article Evolution and Human Behavior · November 1, 2025 The implantation window denotes cycle days when the endometrium is receptive to an implanting blastocyst. Research supports increased risk of some types of sexually transmitted infections at this time due to local immunosuppression that facilitates the imp ... Full text CiteEducation
Harvard University ·
2005
Ph.D.