In the spirit of ISEMPH, the meeting is open to all scientists interested in evolutionary medicine, independently of geographic origin, career stage, discipline, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and collegial environment that encourages open exchange, critical discussion, and the joy of scientific discovery.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kiel and engaging in a lively and integrative scientific dialogue!

Key Dates

• December 20, 2025: Registration, abstract submission, and travel award applications open
• February 1, 2026: Travel award application deadline
• March 1, 2026: Abstract submission deadline and travel award decision announcement
• April 1, 2026: Abstract decision announcement
• April 15, 2026: Early-bird registration deadline; all presenters must be registered and paid
• June 15, 2026: Regular registration deadline

Helpful links

• General info about Kiel
• Venue
• Travel information
• Hotels
• Banquet and other optional activities
• Registration
• Abstract submission
• Confirmed speakers
  
• Program

Program Committee

• Michelle Blyth, Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans, USA
• Emily Emmott, University College London, UK
• Manuel Irimia, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
• Monica Kidd, physician in Calgary, Canada
• Susie Lee, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Germany
• Michael Muehlenbein, Baylor University, USA
• Dipongkor Saha, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, USA
• Lisa Stabryla, University of Illinois Chicago, USA
• Misty Thomas, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, USA

Local Executive Committee

• John Baines, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Barbara Cania, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Hinrich Schulenburg, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany

Local General Committee

• Philipp Altrock, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• John Baines, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Barbara Cania, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Tal Dagan, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Mathieu Groussin, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Ben Krause-Kyora, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Almut Nebel, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Olivia Roth, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany
• Hinrich Schulenburg, Christian Albrecht University of Kiel, Germany

Contact

Participants who require childcare support are invited to contact the local organizers at hostingcommittee@evmed.org. Questions related to travel and logistics should also be sent to hostingcommittee@evmed.org, those concerning abstracts to programcommittee@evmed.org, and all other inquiries to manager@evmed.org.