Join us for a Laboratory of Archaeology Talk with Lindsey Paskulin (UBC):
The power of proteins: Understanding applications of ZooMS and shotgun palaeoproteomics to archaeological material
When and Where
April 1, 3PM – 4PM
Borden Research Room, MOA, 6393 NW Marine Drive
Abstract:
The analysis of ancient biomolecules – from C14 dating in collagen to the extraction of ancient DNA for determining ancestral relationships – has become an indispensable tool in archaeology for understanding past societies. Among the newest advancements in this field is the sequencing and characterization of ancient proteins, which now complement established methods like DNA, lipid, and stable isotope analysis. The study of ancient proteins is rapidly advancing and offers unique insights into various aspects of the past, including diet, environments, human-animal interactions, and more. In this presentation, I will present two methods of ancient protein analysis: Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS) and shotgun palaeoproteomics. Each method has been used to address a range of research questions in archaeology. I will present examples of their application and discuss both their strengths and limitations.
Lindsey Paskulin
Lindsey Paskulin is a PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology and the laboratory technician for the Laboratory of Archaeology. She is a member of ADaPT Laboratory Facilties, a center for biomolecular archaeology at UBC led by Professor Camilla Speller. Her research focuses on tthe contribution of biomolecular methods to address questions of diet, foodways, and cuisine in the past.
