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Peter B. Gray, Ph.D. |
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Department of Anthropology |
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Human Behavioral Endocrinology University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
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Welcome! If you’re interested in questions concerning the evolution and endocrinology of human behavior, this is your place. We’re dedicated to addressing such questions through use of minimally invasive hormone measurements—measurements that rely on saliva, finger prick blood spot or urine samples rather than the clinical workhorse of venous blood. Here, we’re focused on questions such as: What are the hormonal correlates of human pair bonding and paternal care? What role does prolactin play in non-parental human allocare? Are stress responses attenuated during affiliative interactions with pets? How do early social experiences alter adult neuroendocrine function? How do fluctuations in female hormone levels across the menstrual cycle and reproductive cycle affect behavior? Resources supporting this kind of work include materials for collecting samples and computers in the Evolution and Human Behavior Lab (shared between Drs. Peter Gray and Pierre Lienard) and on-campus abilities to run hormone assays in the UNLV Core Lab (housed in BEH). Please contact Dr. Gray to discuss potential research projects.
2009 Edited Book (with Peter T Ellison): Endocrinology of Social Relationships Amazon link: ESR
Also appearing soon: Gray PB & Anderson KG. In press. Fathers: The Evolution of Human Paternal Care. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
Tips for Tips Waitress Study We are conducting a study to see if there is a connection between the amount of tips a waitress receives and mood and other factors. To participate, you must be currently working as a restaurant waitress or food server in a job where tips are part of income. You must also be between the ages of 18 and 40 and in general good health. Participation in the study involves completing an initial 5-page questionnaire and filling out a Daily Record that takes 1-2 minutes each day for several weeks. If you are interested in participating or know someone who might be, please contact Dr. Peter Gray (peter.gray@unlv.edu) or Fred Kuch (Fred.Kuch@unlv.edu, 702-895-5393) if you have questions or would like a set of the Study Materials.
Paternal Behavior and Health Survey We are looking for 500 men between the ages of 18-40 years who have young children (0-4 years) to complete a short, completely anonymous, online survey. We are investigating the impact of fatherhood and maternal postpartum depression on men’s health and behavior. To take the survey, click on the link below. Update: We have completed recruitment for the study and are now analyzing the findings. Thanks to all of you who participated.
Hormones and Diseases Group Join us at: http://unlv.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2494217393
To contact me: Peter B. Gray, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Anthropology University of Nevada, Las Vegas 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 45500 Las Vegas, NV 89154-5003 Phone: 702-895-3586; Fax: 702-895-4823 Email: peter.gray@unlv.edu |
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Collecting a finger prick blood spot, Jamaica |