Human Skeletal Biologist
Simon Mays
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Chemistry. University of York (1982)
MSc Archaeological Science. University of Southampton (1983)
PhD Human Osteology. University of Southampton (1987)
Main activities
I am responsible for: work on human remains done for and by English Heritage; for setting standards; for advice on priorities and methodologies for work on human remains; conducting research on human skeletal remains.
I am a visiting lecturer in Archaeology, School of Humanities at the University of Southampton.
Current (2005) policy work involves collaborating with the Church of England and the Home Office in the setting up of a National Advisory Committee on the treatment of human remains excavated from Christian burial grounds in England. I am also involved in an advisory capacity in the setting up of a store for human remains in the Church at Barton-upon-Humber.
My research interests cover all areas of the study of archaeological human skeletal remains, and my current (2005) research reflects this. I am involved in projects investigating the genetic make up of the bacteria responsible for ancient cases of leprosy and tuberculosis; studying osteoporosis in past populations; developing diagnostic criteria for rickets in ancient bones; and several projects involving the collection from the deserted Mediaeval village of Wharram Percy (e.g. studying evidence for fist-fighting, back injuries related to peasant lifestyle, and deterioration of bone in the soil). These involve collaborations with other researchers, both in the UK and overseas.
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Contact
Tel: +44 (0)2392 856779
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