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Patrick E. McGovern is Scientific Director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum.

He pioneered biomolecular archaeology – a field at the cutting edge of modern archaeology, and one that bridges the sciences and humanities, and is the world's leading expert on ancient brewing techniques and fermented beverages, including beer and wine.

He originally studied Chemistry and English Literature at Cornell University before going on to complete studies in neurochemistry at the University of Rochester, and archaeology at Hebrew University, Jerusalem. He completed a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is now Scientific Director.