Welcome

The Human Biology Association is a dynamic, nonprofit organization committed to advancing research and education on human biological variation in its evolutionary, social, historical, and environmental contexts across the globe. We aim to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among a diverse community of scientists and scholars.

Our interdisciplinary membership includes experts from a wide range of fields, such as anthropology, anatomy, public health, endocrinology, genetics, nutrition, and many others. Together, we work to deepen our understanding of human biology in all its complexity.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to supporting innovative research and promoting inclusive, evidence-based approaches to education and practice in the study of human biology.

Journal

The American Journal of Human Biology (AJHB) is the official journal of the Human Biology Association. The AJHB is published online by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Each year, the journal also publishes a freely accessible supplement containing the program and abstracts from the Human Biology Association’s Annual Meeting.

Journal

Meeting & Submissions

Thanks for joining us for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Human Biology Association!

We look forward to seeing you in 

Philadelphia, PA,

March 31-April 2, 2027

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Meeting information will be available in August 2026

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