Maanasa Raghavan

Dr. Maanasa Raghavan is an assistant professor of human genetics at the University of Chicago, known for her research in the field of evolutionary genetics. Her work focuses on understanding how genetic variations among modern humans and our extinct relatives, such as Neanderthals and Denisovans, have shaped human behavior and brain development. Raghavan’s insights contribute to the ongoing exploration of the complex factors that may have led to the survival and success of Homo sapiens, positioning her as an influential figure in the study of human evolutionary history.