# James Hanken Research Professor of Biology Professor of Biology, Emeritus Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology, Emeritus former Curator in Herpetology ![James Hanken](/sites/g/files/omnuum6431/files/styles/hwp_4_5__320x400/public/mcz/files/jim_hanken_2-18-15_0.jpg?itok=DOb_PujQ) location\_on Museum of Comparative Zoology smartphone [(617) 495-2496]() email laptop\_windows [Hanken Lab](http://hankenlab.oeb.harvard.edu/) Prof. Hanken utilizes laboratory-based analyses and field surveys to examine morphological evolution, developmental biology and systematics. Current areas of research include the evolution of craniofacial patterning; the developmental basis of morphological novelty and life-history evolution; biodiversity informatics; and systematics and evolution of neotropical salamanders. Faculty Support: [Bridget Power](mailto:bridgetpower@fas.harvard.edu)