Experts Guide

Lende is an expert in biocultural medical anthropology, and his research has focused on substance use and abuse, neuroanthropology, behavioral health, stress, journalism and social media, cybersecurity, public and applied anthropology and interventions in behavioral health.

Ancu studies the role of online technologies, especially online social media, in political campaigns. Her research focuses on how political candidates and voters use social networking sites, blogs, podcasts and online advertising, and how these technologies affect political communication and political behavior.