Exploration question
How to reach a wide range of men transitioning to fatherhood about the ‘biology of fatherhood’ and the capacities of men as caregivers? How can the science resonate with men? How could it be better communicated through partnerships with stakeholder organisations?
Lee is a Professor and Department Chair of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. He is a leading expert on the study of the ‘biology of fatherhood.’ His ground-breaking work in this area has been published in The Proceedings of the National Academies of Science and featured on the front page of the New York Times. In 2025, he was named an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
With many fantastic collaborators around the world, he studies questions about the role of fathers in families, parents’ health, and child well-being in diverse global settings, including the Philippines, Congo-Brazzaville, and the U.S.
Lee is married to Laura, who is a nurse practitioner and inspires him with her dedication to improving the health of their local community. He is also a father to a kind, sensitive 10-year-old son, Leif, and a fiercely-independent, equality-focused 8-year-old daughter, Rowan.
