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.

The AAAG has an international membership of over 70 active members. Meetings are in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists and the Human Biology Association.

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!

Please renew your AAAG membership for the new year
DM WARREN - JANUARY 27, 2010
Your 2009 AAAG membership expired on December 31st.  To renew your membership for 2010, please follow the instructions on our membership page. 

New AAAG web site host:  Please note our new URL!
DM WARREN - NOVEMBER 11, 2009
The AAAG web site has migrated to a new server.  Our only functioning URL is now www.anthgen.org.  The AAAG would like to extend its most sincere thanks to the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (and its IT folks in particular) for graciously acting as our site host for the past several years. Their help with web site hosting and site maintenance issues is greatly appreciated.

Job announcement:  Lecturer in biological anthropology
DM WARREN - SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a one-year, full-time, fixed term appointment as lecturer in biological anthropology, beginning August 16, 2010.  A more detailed description of the position including requirements, deadlines, and contact information is posted on our Links and Resources page. 

Conference announcement
DM WARREN - SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend a conference entitled "Why Humans Migrate," to be held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas from March 1-2, 2010.  This international conference seeks to address the question of Why Humans Migrate--from multilevel and interdisciplinary perspectives that link social and biological factors.  Posters and oral presentations on why humans migrate and the consequences of these migrations are being solicited worldwide from faculty and graduate students. Inquiries concerning the conference, volunteered presentations, possible titles and abstracts should be addressed to the organizers: Professor Michael H. Crawford (crawford@ku.edu) or to Dr. Benjamin Campbell (campbelb@uwm.edu).  A pdf with more information on the conference including a list of participants can be downloaded here. 


AAAG 2008 Symposium
2008 AAAG Annual Symposium Participants