I am a Human Biologist with a keen interest in global health and well-being throughout the lifespan. My research focus on child growth and health in low-income countries, and among children suffering from poverty, and discrimination. I use a biocultural approach on my research, which puts in perspective the symbiotic effects biology and culture have on humans. I am passionate in disseminating my research through artistic outputs. Science and arts should mingle more. (see my CV here https://www.visualcv.com/ines-varela-silva)
Experience
2014–present
Senior lecturer in Human Biology, Loughborough University
2007–2014
Lecturer in Human Biology, Loughborough University
2000–2006
Assistant Research Scientist, University Michigan-Dearborn
1996–2000
Assistant Professor, University of Coimbra
Education
2006
University Michigan, PostDoc Biological Anthropology
2005
University of Lisbon, PhD
Grants and Contracts
2015
Quantifying Healthy birth, growth and development knowledge integration
Role:
Co-Principal Imvestigator
Funding Source:
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Professional Memberships
Human Biology Association (Executive Committee and Professional Membership)
Society for the Study of Human Biology (Professional Membership)