Julie Meachen, Ph.D.
Professor, Anatomy at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
From West Des Moines, IA
From West Des Moines, IA
I am a vertebrate paleontologist that studies fauna at the end of Ice Age (Pleistocene) and how they respond to environmental changes during this period in Earth's history. My focus is on Carnivorans and functional morphology, although I collaborate with other scientists (ancient DNA experts, isotope geochemists, paleobotanists) to get a complete view of Pleistocene ecosystems.
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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Researcher Publishes Two Studies On the Extinct American Cheetah-Like Cat
Julie Meachen, PhD, professor of anatomy at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, recently published two studies on the American cheetah-like cat, Miracinonyx trumani. In Current Biology, Meachen was an author on the paper, "Paleogenomic...
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From major milestones to quiet moments of impact, 2025 was a year of progress, purpose, pride - and beauty - at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. Our students, faculty, staff and alumni continued to push boundaries and expand access a...
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