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June is here! ISEMPH continues to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in evolutionary biology, medicine, and public health. Stay tuned for updates on our July conference in Kiel and other opportunities to connect with our community.

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Why do humans experience more difficult childbirth compared to other primates? The obstetrical dilemma (balancing bipedalism, brain size, and pelvic anatomy) is a classic example of evolutionary trade-offs that affect health. #ISEMPH #EvolutionaryMedicine #ReproductiveHealth #Anthropology

Life history theory helps us understand the trade-offs between growth, reproduction, and longevity, with direct implications for health outcomes across the lifespan. This evolutionary framework is central to understanding human health and disease patterns. #ISEMPH #LifeHistory #Evolutionary

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Final call — ISEMPH 2026 registration closes June 15th. This is your last chance to register for the conference in Kiel. Sign up now: www.isemph.org

Two months until our annual meeting! Join us July 28-31, 2026, in Kiel, Germany. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, hear exciting research, and strengthen our community. Registration details coming soon! #ISEMPH #Conference2026 #EvolutionaryMedicine #KielGermany

Registration for ISEMPH 2026 closes one week today on June 15th. Secure your spot in Kiel this July before it's too late! www.isemph.org

Check out recent publications in Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health for research on pathogen evolution, evolutionary epidemiology, reproductive medicine, chronic disease, and more. EMPH is open access, so all articles are freely available: academic.oup.com/emph #ISEMPH #Research #OpenAccess

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ISEMPH supports research that bridges evolutionary biology and health sciences. Our community's work contributes to a better understanding of disease prevention, treatment approaches & public health policy around the world. academic.oup.com/emph #ISEMPH #Research #GlobalHealth #EvolutionMedicine

🥇 2026 George C. Williams Prize winner! Daniel J. Stadtmauer (Harvard Med / Univ. of Vienna) for “Proximate and ultimate causes of pregnancy sickness” (Evol, Med & Public Health, 2025). Evolutionary insight into a common pregnancy experience isemph.org/Williams-Prize #EvolutionaryMedicine #ISEMPH

Evolutionary medicine research is published across many journals, but EMPH (Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health) is dedicated specifically to this interdisciplinary field. Check out the latest research: academic.oup.com/emph #ISEMPH #Research #EvolutionMedicine

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International Society for Evolution, Medicine & Public Health