The Human Biology Association is an international, non-profit organization incorporated in 1974.  Members include scientists in physical and biological anthropology, medicine, dentistry, public health, genetics, nutrition, child growth, epidemiology, and related
 professions.  The objectives of the Human Biology Association are to:

1. Promote research and teaching in human biology and related fields.

2. Encourage communication and utilization of the results obtained from such research.

3. Stimulate discussions among human biologists concerning common goals and problems.

4. Aid in the training of persons engaged in scholarly research in the human biological disciplines.