with Nathan Young PhD of UCSF Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery
Wed. September 30, 2026; 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Innovation Hub, Terra Linda High School, 320 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael [Map]
Description: What do a pigeon’s beak and your cheekbones have in common? A lot it turns out! In “From Beaks to Cheeks” we’ll explore the fascinating science of how faces grow and evolve. Join us to find out:
- How studying everyday birds helps to unlock the rules governing human facial variation.
- Why comparing pigeon breeds can help scientists to understand our own evolution.
- What happens early in development to set the stage for your unique face.
Bio: Nathan M. Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and Director of the Oral & Craniofacial Sciences Master of Science Program at the UCSF School of Dentistry. His research focuses on phenomic variation in evolution, health, and disease, with an emphasis on craniofacial and postcranial skeletal development, 3D medical imaging, geometric morphometrics, and human and ape evolution. His work integrates evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo) with clinical applications, advancing predictive modeling of craniofacial anomalies and skeletal variation. Young is a dedicated educator, mentoring numerous researchers, and speaking to the public about his field and research.
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