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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Reconstructing the Evolutionary and Health Impacts of the Transatlantic Slave Trade in Latin America.
Nieves Colon, M. A. (PI) & Miller, C. (Other Role)
8/1/25 → 7/31/29
Project: Research project
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Reconstructing the Demographic and Evolutionary History of Afro-Peruvians
Nieves Colon, M. A. (PI)
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
3/15/25 → 2/28/27
Project: Research project
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La Quebrada Archaeology Project Pilot Ancient DNA Study
Nieves Colon, M. A. (PI)
5/1/22 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
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La Quebrada Archaeology Project Pilot Ancient DNA Study
Nieves Colon, M. A. (PI)
AMER ASSOC OF BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGISTS
5/1/22 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
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ANCIENT DNA ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO PRE-CONTACT CARIBBEAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Nägele, K. & Nieves-colón, M., Jan 1 2025, Bioarchaeology in the Caribbean. Taylor and Francis, p. 11-49 39 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Commentary on Special Issue: “Towards a Biocultural Synthesis of the Peopling of the Americas”
Nieves-Colón, M. A., Nov 2025, In: American Journal of Biological Anthropology. 188, 3, e70149.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Genetic ancestry in Puerto Rican afro-descendants illustrates diverse histories of African diasporic populations
Nieves-Colón, M. A., Ulrich, E. C., Chen, L., Torres Colón, G. A., Clemente, M. R., La Corporación Piñones Se Integra, L. C. P. S. I. & Benn Torres, J., Nov 2024, In: American Journal of Biological Anthropology. 185, 3, e25029.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Implementing genomics research in developing countries: Common challenges, and emerging solutions
Reynolds, A. W., Lea, A. J. & Nieves-Colón, M. A., Jan 1 2024, Population Genomics in the Developing World: Concepts, Applications, and Challenges. Elsevier, p. 65-82 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Community partnerships are fundamental to ethical ancient DNA research
Kowal, E., Weyrich, L. S., Argüelles, J. M., Bader, A. C., Colwell, C., Cortez, A. D., Davis, J. L., Figueiro, G., Fox, K., Malhi, R. S., Matisoo-Smith, E., Nayak, A., Nelson, E. A., Nicholas, G., Nieves-Colón, M. A., Russell, L., Ulm, S., Vergara-Silva, F., Villanea, F. A. & Wagner, J. K. & 2 others, , Apr 13 2023, In: Human Genetics and Genomics Advances. 4, 2, 100161.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short survey › peer-review
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Decolonizing Anthropological Genetics
Nieves Colon, M. A. (Coordinator)
2020Activity: Talk types › Other
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Molecular Anthropology and Ancient DNA
Nieves Colon, M. A. (Speaker)
2020Activity: Talk types › Submitted presentation or panel
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Using ancient DNA to revisit/disrupt/reconsider the historical record
Nieves Colon, M. A. (Invited speaker)
2020Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
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An integrative genomics approach to population history in Latin America and the Caribbean
Nieves Colon, M. A. (Invited speaker)
2020Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
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Paleogenomic study of the pre-contact site of Cañada de la Virgen, Guanajuato, Mexico
Nieves Colon, M. A. (Speaker), Villa-Islas, V. (Speaker), Ávila-Arcos, M. (Speaker), Moreno-Estrada, A. (Speaker), García Moreno, G. (Speaker) & Sandoval-Mendoza, K. (Speaker)
2019Activity: Talk types › Poster