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| PALEOPATHOLOGY ASSOCIATION FOUNDED IN 1974 |
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. |
PPA newsletterThe MARCH 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. Student groupThe PPA Student Group (SG) is open to all student members of the PPA. PPA Service AwardNomination for the PPA Service Award: Dr Nivien Speith Dr Nivien Speith has been awarded the Paleopathology Service Award in recognition of her steadfast service and amazing contribution to the Association as Newsletter Editor for 9 years from 2013 to 2022. Nivien brought her combination of high energy, good judgement, and remarkable organizational abilities to her editorship role. Her “can do” attitude was (and is) coupled with a graciousness that comes naturally, making her not only a real asset to the PPA, but popular with the membership as a whole. All of her letters from the Editor were friendly and cheerful, providing an uplifting and unwavering voice of the organization. As Editor, Nivien had an incredible work capacity, ensuring that the Newsletter was always informative, providing an important link between the organization and senior members, early career members, student members, and the public. Through the Newsletter and letters from the Editor, Nivien proved to be an essential part of the Association, having a meaningful impact on the paleopathological community as a whole. Nivien also made important contributions to our executive meetings and was fantastic at establishing a great collegiate network, providing valuable advice on who to talk to or contact in matters regarding the Board or publications. During her term as our Newsletter Editor, Nivien set the standard in the pride she took to always ensure each newsletter was as good as it could possibly be.
Mary Lewis, PPA President The IJPP Supplement is in progress!
Abstracts for contributions presented at the Paleopathology Association Meetings in 2024 and 2025 (Los Angeles, Leiden and Baltimore) are in production.
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! BOOKS BY PPA 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 HereInternational 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. Visit our dedicated page for the fantastic collection of Special Issues, and the newly-created Volume Highlights . Volume 49 is now in the making - Check it out! REMEMBER! Members of the Paleopathology Association receive free online access to the IJPP. | Future ConferencesFuture North American meetings: Denver (March 16-18, 2026)
Berlin, Germany (2026) Evora, Portugal (2028)
Future PAMinSA Meetings: Santiago, Chile (postponed)
VOlume highlightsThe Highlighted papers for Volume 46 and 47 of the IJPP have now been selected! CONGRATULATIONS to Miksha Harripershad, Charlotte Theye, Alison Ridel, and Leandi Liebenberg (vol 46) and Christine Jones (vol 47) for their superb contributions! Check the IJPP page for more information These papers are OPEN ACCESS or have been made freely available by Elsevier. Award winnersCongratulations to the Winners of the North American PPA Conference Presentation Prizes: Cockburn Student Award Best podium presentation: Isobel Grimley We are all formed in frailty and error: childhood health and development in early medieval England and the Isle of Man Best Poster Presentation: Margot Serra (runner up) Life and death by the sea: paleopathological insights from an early preceramic individual from the Paracas Peninsula, Peru IJPP Early Career Conference Award This Elsevier Sponsored Award is a recognition of work that makes a strong contribution to any aspect of paleopathology. Dr Jenna Dittmar Osseus changes associated with hallux valgus deformity: a cadaveric study. What a find!This is the original design for the Palaeopathology Association logo created by Patrick Horn in 1974! Can you spot the difference?
Welcome to the Board Dr barbara veselka! Barbara has recently been elected as our new Communications and Publicity Liaison helping us promote the work of the Association and our Members. Welcome Barbara! 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! Call for PapersPaleopathology: The next 50 years Check out the Guidelines and Processes Open for new submissions from December 2025 See more information HERE Visit our awards page...for information on how to be considered for the various awards. Free 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 whole PPA Webinar series are available on the 'Members Only' Page:
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