509: Studying Social Behavior, Reproduction, and Health in Female-Dominant Species - Dr. Christine Drea

Summary: Dr. Christine Drea is the Earl D. McLean Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, Professor in the Dept. of Biology, University Program in Ecology, and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences at Duke University. She is investigating genetic, behavioral, cognitive, sensory, and endocrine mechanisms involved in social interactions in socially complex, female-dominant animals such as hyenas, lemurs, and meerkats. Her hobbies outside of science include gardening, playing and walking with her two dogs, and traveling.