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Join the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the NIH Director’s Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS) on May 1, 2024, for a captivating lecture, Understanding the Human Condition Through the Lens of Other Primates. Dr. Jenny Tung will dive into the profound connections between our human experiences and the lives of other primates. Drawing on her groundbreaking research with rhesus macaques and wild baboons, Dr. Tung will explore how early life adversity, social status, and affiliative ties shape our health and lifespans. Discover the evolutionary roots of social determinants of health and gain insights into pathways linking early experiences to later outcomes. Dr. Tung will also discuss resilience mechanisms and the potential for buffering against adversity in primate societies.
About Jenny Tung
Dr. Jenny Tung is the Director of the Department of Primate Behavior and Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) and a Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and Biology at Duke University. Her pioneering research focuses on the interplay between behavior, social structure, genes, and health outcomes across the life course.
About WALS
WALS is the premier lecture program at the NIH, featuring renowned biomedical and behavioral research speakers. WALS aims to provide NIH researchers with the latest insights and advancements in the field, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the human condition through the lens of other primates. This lecture promises to be enlightening and thought-provoking. For more information and to access the livestream, visit the NIH event page.
Please note that an external entity hosts this event.
