In the Lea lab, we use evolutionary, anthropological, and genomic approaches to understand how environmental experiences “get under the skin” to influence health. We do this work in partnership with small-scale, subsistence-level populations in Kenya, Bolivia, and Malaysia. We complement these field-based studies with work in model systems (immortalized cell lines and non-human primates).

We are located at Vanderbilt University in the Department of Biological Sciences. We are also affiliated with the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute and the Vanderbilt Evolutionary Studies Initiative.

Contact us

On campus:
Amanda's office - U5221 Medical Research Building III ​
Lab member offices - U5207 and U5211
Wet lab - U5215 and U5217

Mailing address:
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Vanderbilt University
Box 351634 Station B
Nashville, TN 37235-1634