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Lauren N Butaric

Lauren N Butaric, PhD

Associate Professor of Anatomy

Department: MD-ANATOMY-GENERAL
Business Phone: (352) 273-5109
Business Email: lbutaric@ufl.edu
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About Lauren N Butaric

Additional Positions:
Program Director, Anatomical Sciences Education PhD
2025 – Current ·
Affiliated Faculty, Department of Anthropology
2025 – Current ·

Accomplishments

  1. Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence

    College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University

  2. Paul E. Emmans Outstanding Faculty Teacher Award

    Faculty Welfare Committee, Des Moines University. Des Moines, Iowa

  3. Board of Reviewers

    Anatomical Record. Journal of the American Association of Anatomists

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

Research Profile

My research program largely focuses on the concept of human variation. My primary interest is in understanding not only how but why we vary as a species to better appreciate the variation among human populations. I approach questions regarding human variation by using CT scans, 3D cranial modeling, and 3D geometric morphometrics to analyze the structural and environmental (e.g., high-altitude hypoxia, temperature, humidity) relationships affecting the upper respiratory system. I am additionally interested in the forensic and clinical applications of these patterns of variation. My additional research aim is making anatomy more applicable to the clinical setting our students will encounter in their future careers and to ensure we (as anatomy instructors) are utilizing evidence-based practices in our education. I am particularly interested in the utilization of 3D printing materials to enhance anatomical and ultrasound education in the anatomy labs.

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. Empirical Analysis of Saw Mark Characteristics in Human Bone: Meeting Forensic Standards in Dismemberment Cases

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    DES MOINES UNIVERSITY via US DEPT OF JUSTICE NATL INST OF JUSTICE

Education

  1. Ph.D., Anthropology

    Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

  2. M.A., Anthropology

    Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida

  3. B.A., Anthropology

    University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-5109
Emails:
Business:
lbutaric@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Street:
D2-32E
1395 CENTER DR
 GAINESVILLE FL 32611