Vera Tiesler is a bioarchaeologist and full research professor in the Department of Anthropological Sciences at the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY) in Mexico. She specializes in the study of ancient Maya civilization remains, focusing on osteology, paleopathology, and mortuary practices. Tiesler’s research provides valuable insights into the health, lifestyle, and cultural practices of the Maya, including cranial modification, dental alterations, and ritualistic treatments of the human body. She has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly articles and books, making significant contributions to the understanding of Maya bioarchaeology and mortuary archaeology. Tiesler’s work has established her as a leading expert in the field, blending archaeology, anthropology, and forensic analysis to uncover the social and cultural dynamics of ancient Mesoamerican societies.