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Our Team

Dr. Melanie Martin
Founder of GBS & Anthroologist

Dr. Amanda Veile
Co-founder of GBS &
Anthropologist

Sophie Mbongo
Undergrad Researcher


Meet the Creators
Dr. Melanie Martin I am an Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology at the University of Washington. My research examines how biocultural influences, particularly nutrition and microbial exposures, influence growth and development. In collaboration with Claudia Valeggia and the Chaco Area Reproductive Ecology Program, my most recent research examines anthropometric and hormonal changes during pubertal development in Toba/Qom girls. I completed my Ph.D. in Anthropology

Sophie Mbongo
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