Rate My Professor Marlo Willows

Dr. Willows' research centers on bioarchaeology, examining health and disease in medieval populations through osteological analysis. During her time at the University of Edinburgh, she conducted a comprehensive study titled 'Health status in Lowland Medieval Scotland: a regional analysis of four skeletal populations,' analyzing 385 individuals from sites including Ballumbie, Isle of May, St Andrews Library, and Whitefriars, dating 500-1500 AD. The work statistically compared disease prevalence, contextualizing findings within factors like rural-urban location, social status, diet, pathogen load, healthcare access, and pilgrimage influences at the Isle of May. She has shared her expertise via public lectures, such as 'Bioarchaeology: Rescuing Skeletons and Telling Their Story' presented through Palomar College Television and an upcoming talk on 'Health in Medieval Scotland' for the San Diego County Archaeological Society on March 25, 2025. Additionally, Dr. Willows contributed as a reviewer to the open-access textbook 'Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology' published by the American Anthropological Association, enhancing resources for biological anthropology education.