About the AAAG


Founded in 1994, the American Association of Anthropological Genetics (AAAG) is an educational and scientific organization whose mission is to:

1)  Promote the study of anthropological genetics, as this field is broadly defined;

2)  Facilitate communication between individuals engaged in the study of anthropological genetics; and

3)  Foster cooperation among anthropological geneticists.

AAAG meetings are in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists and the Human Biology Association.

You may download a copy of the AAAG bylaws here.

The official publication of the AAAG is Human Biology.

News and Announcements


If you have job opportunity, workshop, anthropological genetics resource, or another item of interest to AAAG members that you'd like to list on our site, please contact us!

2012 AAAG symposium update
DEBORAH BOLNICK - January 20, 2012
The schedule of papers to be presented at our 2012 AAAG symposium, "Innovation, Challenges, & New Directions in Genetic Research with Indigenous Populations," is now available. The symposium will take place on April 12 in conjunction with the AAPA annual meeting in Portland, OR. General information on our meetings is here. 

Welcome to our new members, and membership renewal reminder
GRACIELA CABANA - January 18, 2012
The AAAG extends a warm welcome to our new members, and a welcome back to our members who just renewed their membership.  Membership in the AAAG is by calendar year (January 1 - December 31), so be sure to renew your membership soon. Membership information is here. 

2012 AAAG symposium and business meeting
DIANE WARREN - January 18, 2012
The 2012 AAAG symposium, "Innovation, Challenges, & New Directions in Genetic Research with Indigenous Populations," will take place on Thursday, April 12th from 8 a.m. to noon in Portland, OR in conjunction with the annual meeting of the AAPA. The AAAG business meeting will take place the evening of Friday, April 13th.  Information on these and other associated AAAG events is forthcoming. Please see the AAPA web site for general information on the meeting.  

Application of Genomics to Anthropological Research (AGAR) workshop
DIANE WARREN - January 18, 2012
The AAAG Education Committee in collaboration with the Texas Biomedical Research Institute held the Application of Genomics to Anthropological Research (AGAR) Workshop in San Antonio, TX from January 9th - January 10th, 2012. Very big thanks to all of the organizers, attendees and sponsors for a great workshop! The workshop provided students and scholars interested in evolutionary anthropology with a thorough introduction into the theory and application of state-of-the-art genomic research. It was also a great networking opportunity. The AAAG looks forward to future workshops.  We'll keep everyone posted. 

AGAR workshop group photo
AGAR workshop participants
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Tenure track position in behavioral genomics at University of Alabama
DIANE WARREN - November 11, 2011
 The Center for Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems (CPYBP) at The University of Alabama is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level starting August 16, 2012. The position is broadly defined as one that could require expertise in behavioral genetics, epigenetics, or computational biology. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research mentoring, development of an independent research program, and pursuit of external funding. See the complete job announcement here. 

Position announcement:  University of Iowa seeks anthropological geneticist
DIANE WARREN - October 10, 2011
The University of Iowa, Department of Anthropology, invites applications for a tenure-track position in anthropological genetics, at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 2012. This is an analytical and/or theoretical non-wet-lab position.  Desired interests can include but are not limited to: bioinformatics, computational biology, evolutionary genetics, and craniofacial growth and development, all viewed in an anthropological context, and complementary to the research interests of current Paleoanthropology faculty. Requirements include Ph.D. in Anthropology in hand by August 1, 2012, an established publication record, a strong research program, and a record of external grant support.  Previous teaching experience is desirable. Postdoctoral or equivalent experience is preferred though not required. The complete job ad is posted here. 

New Human Biology subscription rates for 2012
DIANE WARREN - October 10, 2011
AAAG members can subscribe to Human Biology at a discount. There will be a slight increase in the Human Biology subscription and international shipping rates for 2012. The new rate schedule is now reflected on our membership page. Unless you request otherwise, Wayne State University Press and AAAG are now applying subscription requests to the 2012 volume. 

Electronic subscriptions to Human Biology are now available
DM WARREN - APRIL 17, 2011
We encourage our members to subscribe to and to submit manuscripts to our official journal, Human Biology.  Wayne State University Press recently implemented electronic subscriptions to the journal.  Electronic subscriptions include access to back issues.  AAAG member discounts are available for both electronic and print subscriptions to the journal.  For information on subscribing to the journal as a part of your membership, please see this page.  Current members can add a journal subscription to their membership or change from a print to an electronic subscription by emailing the AAAG Secretary Treasurer. 


AAAG 2008 Symposium
2008 AAAG Annual Symposium Participants