ISEMPH

Thank you to our global ISEMPH community for your continued engagement and contributions! We're looking forward to more collaboration, discovery, and meaningful conversations in the months ahead, including our annual meeting in Kiel this July. #ISEMPH #CommunityUpdate

Early registration for ISEMPH 2026 is closing soon! Join us in Kiel, Germany, 28–31 July for the leading conference on evolutionary medicine and public health. Register by April 15th for the early bird discount. Don't miss it!

How does aging work from an evolutionary perspective? Why do different species age at different rates? Understanding the evolution of aging and senescence can inform us how we think about age-related diseases and healthy longevity. #ISEMPH #AgingResearch #Geroscience

Looking ahead to July! Our 11th annual meeting in Kiel, Germany (July 28-31) will bring together the ISEMPH community for presentations, discussions, and connections. Keep in mind the deadlines. We can't wait to see everyone there! isemph.org

Why do pathogens evolve resistance so quickly? How can we use evolutionary principles to guide better treatment strategies? Evolutionary medicine offers important insights for tackling antimicrobial resistance, one of the biggest threats to global health today. #ISEMPH #AMR

Early registration for ISEMPH 2026 is now open! Join us in Kiel, Germany, 28–31 July for the leading conference on evolutionary medicine and public health. Register by April 15th for the early bird discount. Don't miss it! isemph.org

ISEMPH brings together evolutionary biologists, physicians, epidemiologists, anthropologists, and public health professionals. This interdisciplinary mix is what makes evolutionary medicine so powerful. Different perspectives lead to better questions and better solutions.

The mismatch between our evolved biology and modern environments contributes to many health problems, from obesity and allergies to mental health challenges. ISEMPH members are researching these evolutionary mismatches and what they mean for prevention and treatment. #ISEMPH

🌍 ISEMPH connects a global network of researchers and practitioners applying evolutionary principles to medicine and public health. From antimicrobial resistance to mental health, from aging to cancer, evolutionary perspectives help us understand the health challenges we face.

Mark your calendars! 📅 Our 11th annual meeting is coming up July 28-31, 2026, in Kiel, Germany. Make sure your membership is up to date to get registration discounts when they become available. This is going to be a great gathering of our community! isemph.org

Why do humans get so many chronic diseases? How does understanding our evolutionary past help us address modern health crises? These are questions ISEMPH members explore every day. Follow us for insights from researchers working at the frontiers of evolutionary medicine.

The journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health publishes research at the intersection of evolutionary biology and health sciences. Check out the latest articles to see how evolutionary thinking is shaping our understanding of disease and health: academic.oup.com/emph

Final reminder — abstract submissions for ISEMPH 2026 close on March 1st. This is also when travel award decisions will be announced. Submit now if you haven't already: isemph.org

One week left to submit your abstract for ISEMPH 2026 in Kiel! Travel award decisions will also be announced on March 1st. Get your submission in before the deadline: isemph.org

Evolutionary perspectives help us understand modern health challenges, from antibiotic resistance to chronic diseases to mental health. At ISEMPH, we bring together researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals to explore these connections and find new solutions.

Nominate an article on evolution and medicine for the Omenn Prize of $5000 and a trip to the annual meeting of the International Society for Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health. Self-nominations are welcome. Details at isemph.org/Omenn-Prize

Only 3 more days to get a 20% discount on ISEMPH membership! Use code "EB2026" at checkout. Membership pays for itself if you come to even one meeting in 3 years. Register for the July meeting also, refund is easy if you can't make it after all. isemph.org

Students who want to join is in Kiel, Germany for ISEMPH 2026 can apply for the Student Travel Award! Submit an abstract now to be able to apply! We look forward to seeing you! isemph.org/page-18356

Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health: All articles published in 2025, its 13th year! open.substack.com/pub/evmedrevie…

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