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Philip Reno
PeerJ Editor & Author
2,270 Points

Contributions by role

Author 270
Editor 2,000

Contributions by subject area

Anthropology
Paleontology
Evolutionary Studies
Zoology
Anatomy and Physiology
Kinesiology
Biodiversity
Developmental Biology
Pathology
Taxonomy
Bioengineering
Computational Science
Bioinformatics
Dentistry
Histology
Radiology and Medical Imaging
Sports Injury
Sports Medicine
Biogeochemistry
Orthopedics
Molecular Biology
Hematology
Surgery and Surgical Specialties

Philip L Reno

PeerJ Editor & Author

Summary

I earned by Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology and Biomedical Sciences from Kent State University and then completed a postdoc in developmental biology at Stanford University. I am currently an Professor of Anatomy and Embryology in the department of Bio-Medical Sciences at PCOM. My research focus is uncovering developmental mechanisms underlying human specific traits.

Anatomy & Physiology Anthropology Developmental Biology Evolutionary Studies Paleontology

Editorial Board Member

PeerJ - the Journal of Life & Environmental Sciences

Past or current institution affiliations

Pennsylvania State University
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Work details

Associate Professor

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
July 2017
Bio-Medical Sciences

Websites

  • Reno Lab
  • PubMed Search
  • Google Scholar
  • Microsoft Academic Search

PeerJ Contributions

  • Articles 2
  • Edited 18
January 4, 2016
First steps of bipedality in hominids: evidence from the atelid and proconsulid pelvis
Allison L. Machnicki, Linda B. Spurlock, Karen B. Strier, Philip L. Reno, C. Owen Lovejoy
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1521 PubMed 26793418
April 28, 2015
From Lucy to Kadanuumuu: balanced analyses of Australopithecus afarensis assemblages confirm only moderate skeletal dimorphism
Philip L. Reno, C. Owen Lovejoy
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.925 PubMed 25945314

Academic Editor on

August 20, 2025
Robotic evaluation of a 3D-printed scaffold for reconstruction of scapholunate interosseous ligament rupture: a biomechanical cadaveric study
Alastair R.J. Quinn, Jayishni N. Maharaj, Randy Bindra, Amelia Carr, Natividad Gomez, Kaecee Fitzgerald, Nataliya Perevoshchikova, Cedryck Vaquette, Claudio Pizzolato, Minghao Zheng, David Lloyd, David J. Saxby
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19766 PubMed 40860661
March 31, 2025
Temporal and spatial distribution of histone acetylation in mouse molar development
Wen Du, Wanyi Luo, Liwei Zheng, Xuedong Zhou, Wei Du
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.19215 PubMed 40183048
January 2, 2025
Visualizing and quantifying biomineral preservation in fossil vertebrate dental remains
Matthew B. Cowen, Marc de Rafélis, Loïc Ségalen, Benjamin P. Kear, Maïtena Dumont, Živilė Žigaitė
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18763 PubMed 39763693
December 16, 2024
Hydrogen gas inhalation prior to high-intensity training reduces attenuation of nitric oxide bioavailability in male rugby players
Yuqi Zhao, Chaoqun Li, Shi Zhou, Zhiguang Xu, Xin Huang, Li Wen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18503 PubMed 39703911
November 29, 2024
Effects of a single bout of exercise on human hemocytes and serum interleukin 3, erythropoietin, and soluble transferrin receptor in a hot and humid environment
Yuhu Lv, Lin Cheng, Xiqian Zhang, Fenglin Peng, Yu Yuan, Xiquan Weng, Wen-Tao Lin
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18603 PubMed 39624122
December 19, 2023
Morphometric and morphologic analysis of the foramen spinosum in the Slovenian population with clinical correlations
Žiga Šink, Nejc Umek, Erika Cvetko
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16559 PubMed 38144180
January 12, 2023
Primate tooth crown nomenclature revisited
Simon A. Chapple, Matthew M. Skinner
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14523 PubMed 36650833
October 19, 2021
Upright walking has driven unique vascular specialization of the hominin ilium
Dexter Zirkle, Richard S. Meindl, C. Owen Lovejoy
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.12240 PubMed 34721969
May 20, 2021
Accessory cusp expression at the enamel-dentine junction of hominin mandibular molars
Thomas W. Davies, Zeresenay Alemseged, Agness Gidna, Jean-Jacques Hublin, William H. Kimbel, Ottmar Kullmer, Fred Spoor, Clément Zanolli, Matthew M. Skinner
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11415 PubMed 34055484
July 4, 2019
Morphology and development of a novel murine skeletal dysplasia
Marta Marchini, Elizabeth Silva Hernandez, Campbell Rolian
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7180 PubMed 31308998
September 11, 2018
Tibia functionality and Division II female and male collegiate athletes from multiple sports
Vanessa R. Yingling, Benjamin Ferrari-Church, Ariana Strickland
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.5550 PubMed 30221092
June 6, 2018
Comparative description and ossification patterns of Dendropsophus labialis (Peters, 1863) and Scinax ruber (Laurenti, 1758) (Anura: Hylidae)
Angélica Arenas-Rodríguez, Juan Francisco Rubiano Vargas, Julio Mario Hoyos
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4525 PubMed 29892498
February 23, 2018
MIA-Clustering: a novel method for segmentation of paleontological material
Christopher J. Dunmore, Gert Wollny, Matthew M. Skinner
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4374 PubMed 29492335
January 19, 2018
Morphology and structure of Homo erectus humeri from Zhoukoudian, Locality 1
Song Xing, Kristian J. Carlson, Pianpian Wei, Jianing He, Wu Liu
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4279 PubMed 29372121
June 12, 2017
No relationship between vertebral column shifts and limb fluctuating asymmetry in human foetuses
Clara M.A. ten Broek, Jessica Bots, Marianna Bugiani, Frietson Galis, Stefan Van Dongen
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3359 PubMed 28626605
February 22, 2017
Gait changes in a line of mice artificially selected for longer limbs
Leah M. Sparrow, Emily Pellatt, Sabrina S. Yu, David A. Raichlen, Herman Pontzer, Campbell Rolian
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3008 PubMed 28243533
May 11, 2016
Morphometric variation of extant platyrrhine molars: taxonomic implications for fossil platyrrhines
Mónica Nova Delgado, Jordi Galbany, Alejandro Pérez-Pérez
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1967 PubMed 27190704
October 6, 2015
Metacarpal torsion in apes, humans, and early Australopithecus: implications for manipulatory abilities
Michelle S.M. Drapeau
https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1311 PubMed 26500820