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Paleopathology (or palaeopathology) is defined as the study of ancient diseases in humans and animals recovered from archeological sites. It is a key contributor to the field of bioarcheology that precisely integrates a biocultural approach to reconstruct past lived experiences. Today, the PPA is a global community composed of researchers and students with a background in anthropology, archaeology, medicine, biology, and zoology. Membership is open to all who are interested and dedicated to sharing information, ideas and resources that help us understand health and disease in the past. As our motto states: the dead teach the living. |
52nd North American PPA Meeting
Baltimore, MD, March 10-12, 2025
Keynote Speaker: Dr Aja Lans (John Hopkins University)
Workshop: Teaching the Bioarcheology of Care in the Classroom (Organisers, Alyson Caine, Ihuixaya Tapia, Lorna Tilley, and Christopher Canzonieri)
Symposium: One Paleopathology: expanding the concept (Organisers, Jane Buikstra, Elizabeth Uhl, and Gwen Robbins Schug)
Please visit our Meetings page for more information and abstract submission guidelines!
PPA newsletterThe DECEMBER Newsletter is out now! Read it HERE Check out all of the issues on the Member's only page! The Paleopathology Newsletter (PPNL) is issued quarterly. Subscription to the PPNL is a PPA member benefit. Celebrating 50 years: International Journal of Paleopathology Award Winner : Haagen KlausCongratulations to Haagen Klaus winner of the award that celebrates the article that has most advanced the study of Paleopathology since the launch of our Journal in in 2011: Klaus, H. 2017. Paleopathological rigor and differential diagnosis: Case studies involving terminology, description, and diagnostic frameworks for scurvy in skeletal remains. IJPP 19: 106-110. Consider publishing your best paleopathology research here too! The IJPP Supplement is OUT!
Abstracts for contributions presented at the Paleopathology Association Meetings in 2023 (Reno, Nevada and Cochabamba, Bolivia)
Read it HERE Award WinnersCongratulations to this the Winners of the European PPA Conference Presentation Prizes: Cockburn Student Award Best podium presentation: Maia Casna A study into the impact of tobacco consumption on the respiratory health of two Dutch skeletal samples (1600-1829 CE) Best Poster Presentation: Mathilde Sehested Thormann Respiratory health along the Lowe Nubian Nile Valley: a prevalence study on chronic maxillary sinusitis between 4-2nd millennium BCE and its correlation to dental disease. IJPP Early Career Conference Award Dr Anna Barrett-Davis An 'index of oro-dental disease': a holistic method for understanding the impacts of different risk factors on oral health in archaeological populations. Don't forget to enter for a PPA conference prize in Baltimore 2025 (members only) Eve cockburn mentorship award
Dr David Hunt For over two decades, David Hunt held the role of Biological Anthropology Collections Manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMHM), overseeing the Terry Collection and other well-studied skeletal collections. In this position, Dr. Hunt guided hundreds of undergraduates, graduates, young professionals and peers through the steps of their research. His attention was the same, whether you were a new intern just learning skeletal biology, or an established professional studying for ABFA board certification. He is always encouraging: gently asking questions, eagerly helping with a differential diagnosis, and consistently providing resources for better data collection and analysis. Kristine Pearlstein __
I am humbled to be considered part of a list of extraordinary mentors present in the Eve Cockburn Mentorship Award. This list holds such esteemed members of the paleopathology scientific community. It is overwhelming to be linked with people whom I saw as my mentors during my professional development. Eve Cockburn was a highly respected figure and a fine lady. I was fortunate to know Professor Cockburn and had the privilege to spend time with her at PPA meetings in the past. Respectfully, Dave Hunt | What a find!This is the original design for the Palaeopathology Association logo created by Patrick Horn in 1974! Can you spot the difference?
Future ConferencesWelcome to the Board Dr Lita Sacks!
Lita will join the PPA Executive Board in April 2025 as our new Director-at-large I: Student Liaison - helping the student community get the most out of the Association! September 2024 WebinarThe September Webinar: Paleopathology and Climate Change is now available on the Members Only Page! Thank you Sharon, Liz, Amanda, Ryan! CALL FOR PAPERS Paleopathology: The next 50 years Guest Editors, Jane Buikstra and Anne Grauer, cordially invite scholars across many disciplines to contribute to a Special Issue of the International Journal of Paleopathology. This Special Issue is intended to highlight innovative work that is forward-looking, deeply contextualized, scientifically rigorous, imaginative, and thought-provoking. Check out the Guidelines and Processes Open for new submissions from April 2024-April 2025 Scholars seeking support for crafting a manuscript in the English language are warmly welcome to reach out to Drs. Buikstra (buikstra@asu.edu) or Grauer (agrauer@luc.edu). Visit our awards page...for information on how to be considered for the Jane E. Buikstra Early Career Award 2023 VOlume highlightsThe VH for Volumes 43 and 44 of the IJPP have now been selected! CONGRATULATIONS to SIMON MAYS and JO APPLEBY for their superb contributions! Check the IJPP page for more information Both papers are OPEN ACCESS and are freely available to all readers. |
Student groupThe PPA Student Group (SG) is open to all student members of the PPA. Become a member!Did you enjoyed the conference?
Were you inspired by what you saw? Do you want to be part of our phenomenal community? Join us! PPA Members have access to our Newsletters, webinars, abstracts, awards, conference information and access to the International Journal of Paleopathology! Check our range of membership levels and choose what's best for you! International Journal of PaleopathologyThe International Journal of Paleopathology carves out a dedicated academic space for communication, collaborations and cutting-edge research in paleopathology - human and non-human. The journal seeks to encourage research and foster interdisciplinary communication. Find more information about the latest updates and how to publish in the IJPP in our dedicated page. Volume 45 is now in the making - Check it out! On the IJPP website, you will also find the fantastic collection of Special Issues, and the newly-created Volume Highlights which celebrate and promote scientific contributions influencing our field. REMEMBER! Members of the Paleopathology Association receive free online access to the IJPP. | RECENT BOOKS BY MEMBERS NomenclatureThe need for a consensus and accuracy in the use of descriptive terms in palaeopathology has been a longstanding concern of the PPA. Learn more about adopting appropriate terms in all communications and publications. Read More HereFree Paleopathology Webinars!We run regular webinars on topics important to paleopathology and our membership. Attendance to the live event is free to all. Recordings of these events are available on the 'Members Only' page. Taster! Watch one of our PPA webinars on Colonialism and Bioarchaeology All recording of our 2022 PPA Webinar series are available on the 'Members Only' Page:
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