The I BAM follows a long tradition in the organization of scientific events with an international scope in the field of Biological Anthropology. The former Department of Anthropology and now the Department of Life Sciences in the University of Coimbra has, over the years, stood out not only in research but also in teaching Anthropology. To an organizing committee constituted by very young researchers, with deep connections to this institution, it is an honor to be able to count with all its support. The idea of this encounter arises from the urge to be closely involved in the practical applicability of the knowledge intersection, at the specific level of Biological Anthropology. This meeting aims to present the latest research that has been developed in several areas of this field.

Presentation

The I BioAnthropological Meeting: a multidisciplinary approach will take place on the 31st of May and 1st of June, 2013, at the Department of Life Sciences (former anthropology) of the Faculty of  Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra (DCV-FCTUC). This meeting is already supported by the Department itself, as well as by the Research Centre for Anthropology and Health (CIAS) and the Group of Studies in Human Evolution (GEEvH).

The I BAM follows a long tradition in the organization of scientific events with an international scope in the field of Biological Anthropology. The former Department of Anthropology and now the Department of Life Sciences in the University of Coimbra has, over the years, stood out not only in research but also in teaching Anthropology. To an organizing committee constituted by very young researchers, with deep connections to this institution, it is an honor to be able to count with all its support. The idea of this encounter arises from the urge to be closely involved in the practical applicability of the knowledge intersection, at the specific level of Biological Anthropology. This meeting aims to present the latest research that has been developed in several areas of this field  highlighting specific themes, such as:

• Forensic Anthropology
• Population Genetics
• Human Ecology
• Primatology
• Human Evolution
• Anthropology of Past Populations

To fulfill this purpose, we intend to gather researchers of the considered themes, in order to enhance the benefits that can be revealed when  using an approach that combines the individuality of each area in a cohesive scientific knowledge. The I BAM also aims to give students and/or researchers, in a wide range of fields not only in Anthropology, the opportunity to expose their work, either by oral or poster presentations.

Abstract Submission

Oral and poster communications

Abstracts, posters and oral communication files: exclusively in English

Spoken language of the oral communication: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Those interested in participating with an oral or poster communication must send by email (bioanthropmeeting@gmail.com),

until February, 28th 2013

• a text (in Microsoft Office Word or compatible format) containing:
• Title;
• Author(s) and institutional address(es);
• Email;
• Text (maximum of 250 words) with the following items: main goals, sample, methods, results, discussion and final considerations;
• Keywords between 3 and 5 (which shall not appear in the title of the abstract);
• The session in which you will present (Forensic Anthropology, Population Genetics, Human Ecology, Primatology, Human Evolution, Anthropology of Past Populations);

Indication of the type of presentation: oral or poster.

If you have any question please see the example at the bottom of the page.

Notification of abstract acceptance will be sent by email no later than March, 21st, 2013.

Important Remarks

If the work has multiple authors, at least one of them shall be registered in the I BAM, and the name indicated in the registration form must match the name displayed in the abstract;

Oral communications will have a duration of 15 minutes and will only be accepted in electronic media format Microsoft Office Powerpoint ™ or similar;

Oral communications should be preferably sent by email until the day before the opening of the event (May, 30th, 2013). If the file size is too large to follow as an attachment, please use the following link:

http://www.sendspace.com/

Just drag the file to the page and insert your email address and the destination email (bioanthropmeeting@gmail.com);

• The posters may have a maximum size of 120 cm (length) x 90 cm (width), with free layout;
• Assistance material for mounting the posters will be available;
• Authors are encouraged to bring poster reprints (A4 format or similar) for distribution;
• Poster presenters are asked to stand by their poster during the scheduled poster presentation times;
• The abstract submission must include if the work was previously presented in another event.

Awards

There will be an award for the best poster and oral communications having as the first author a non-PhD.

At the time of the abstract submission, the authors shall mention the  intention to run for the associated prize

Note: The assignment of the award depends on the scientific quality of the work.

Scientific committee

• Hélder Fernandes- Mestre em Evolução e Biologia Humanas - Departamento de Ciências da Vida da Universidade de Coimbra
• Inês Leandro - Mestre em Evolução e Biologia Humanas - Departamento de Ciências da Vida da Universidade de Coimbra
• Joana Prieto - Mestre em Evolução e Biologia Humanas - Departamento de Ciências da Vida da Universidade de Coimbra
• Renata Mendonça - Doutoranda em Primatologia, Univerisdade de Quioto, Japão
• Ricardo Gomes - Mestre em Evolução e Biologia Humanas - Departamento de Ciências da Vida da Universidade de Coimbra
• Richard Marques - Mestre em Evolução e Biologia Humanas - Departamento de Ciências da Vida da Universidade de Coimbra
• Professora Doutora Ana Luísa Santos - Departamento de Ciências da Vida da Universidade de Coimbra