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The 16th International Congress of Physiological Anthropology

Registration for the 16th International Congress of Physiological Anthropology is now open! We invite all researchers, practitioners, and students in the field of physiological anthropology to join us for this exciting event.

By attending ICPA 2023, you will have the opportunity to engage with experts and researchers worldwide and learn about the latest advancements and trends in our field. You will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops and presentations covering various topics and issues relevant to physiological anthropology today.

In addition, ICPA 2023 provides a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking with colleagues from around the world. It is an opportunity to exchange ideas, information, and knowledge and to inspire new research and collaborations in the field.

Join us for this exciting event and be a part of advancing the field of physiological anthropology. Register now to secure your spot at ICPA 2023!

ICPA 2023 Tentative 

The tentative program for the 16th International Congress of Physiological Anthropology includes various presentations, talks, and workshops covering various topics and issues relevant to our field. Participants can expect to engage with experts and researchers

worldwide and learn about the latest advancements and trends in physiological anthropology. Our program is designed to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing and to inspire new ideas and research in the field. We are excited to offer a stimulating and informative program for all participants, and we look forward to your participation in ICPA 2023.

03:25 pm

SESSION 5: Land-Use Change Drives Zoonotic Disease Emergence

Chairperson: Prof. Zainal Arifin Mustapha, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

 

Speakers:

Jimmy Lee, Conservation Medicine

10:40 am

Oral Session 3      Oral Session 4

09:20 am

TEA BREAK

LUNCH

Poster evaluation

Executive Meeting of IAPA

SESSION 1: Culture and Health Adaptation

Chairperson: Dr. Jalihah Md Shah, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Unveiling the Importance of Social Support in Maternal Health Among
the Kota Kinabalu Urban Poor Amidst COVID-19
Dr. Pauline Pau Lin Yong, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Nature’s Gift? Plant-based Alternatives to Breastmilk During COVID19 in
Sabah, Malaysia
Dr. Trixie Marjorie Tangit, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Tamu and Health
Assoc. Prof. Jurry Foo @ Jurry Bt. F. Michael, Universiti Malaysia Sabah​

09:15am

08: 30 am

Time 

08: 00 am

7th September 2023 (DAY 1)

12:30 pm

Program

OPENING SESSION

Welcome Remarks: 

Prof. Kamruddin Ahmed, Chairperson of ICPA 2023

Officiating Address

Prof. Barry Bogin, President of IAPA

Opening Ceremony

Photo session

Time 

08: 15 am

8th September 2023 (DAY 2)

02:00 pm

Program

SESSION 4 : Future Perspective of Physiological Anthropology

Chairperson: Prof. Shigekazu Higuchi, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Physiological Anthropology (JPA)

 

Introductory Speech:
Prof. Shigekazu Higuchi, Editor-in-Chief of JPA


Speakers:
Prof. Doglas Crews
Prof. Akira Yasukouchi
Prof. Barry Bogin

DINNER

03:05 pm

TEA BREAK

03:10 pm

TEA BREAK

Registration

Announcement of Best Oral and Poster Presentations


Closing Ceremony

04:30 pm

SESSION 3: SENSOR Project: Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Emerging Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Diseases in Changing Landscapes

Chairperson: Prof. Kamruddin Ahmed, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

  • Prof. Chris Drakeley, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

  • Prof. Indra A/P Vythilingam, Universiti Malaya

  • Prof. Lau Yee Ling, Universiti Malaya

09: 35 am

SESSION 3: SENSOR Project: Socio-Ecological Dynamics of Emerging Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Diseases in Changing Landscapes (cont.)

Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Syed Sharizman bin Syed Abdul Rahim, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

  • Dr. Giri Rajahram, Ministry of Health Malaysia

  • Dr. Kimberly Fornace, University of Glasgow

12:00 pm

LUNCH / Friday Prayer

Poster evaluation

General Assembly of IAPA

05:00 pm

End of Cogress

09:00 am

TEA BREAK

10:20 am

Oral Session 1          Oral Session  2           

   

SESSION 2: Eco-Epidemiology of Zoonotic Malaria

Chairperson: Prof. Kazuhiko Moji, Nagasaki University

Zoonotic Malaria: How It Occurs and Why It Matters
Prof. Richard Culleton, Ehime University

Non-invasive Methods for the Study of the Diseases of Monkeys in Nature
Assoc. Prof. Michael A. Huffman, Kyoto University

Rosette Formation of Plasmodium knowlesi-Infected Red Blood Cells
Prof. Osamu Kaneko, Nagasaki University

02:00 pm

SESSION 2: Eco-Epidemiology of Zoonotic Malaria (cont.)

Chairperson: Prof. Kazuhiko Moji, Nagasaki University

The Effectiveness of Epidemiological Studies of Mosquito Vectors for the Understanding of Zoonotic Malaria
Prof. Yoshimasa Maeno, Nagasaki University

Drone Technology for Malaria Control: Locating and Managing Mosquito Breeding Sites
Dr. Gaku Masuda, Tokyo Women’s Medical University

Urban Climate, Vector Mosquito and Dengue
Prof. Kozo Watanabe, Ehime University

03:20 pm

04:25 pm

Poster evaluation

06:30 pm

05:15 pm

Buses depart from UMS to Kampung Nelayan Restaurant 

08: 45 am

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

What make children grow: Love & Hope

Prof. Barry Bogin, President of IAPA

08:30 pm

Buses depart from Kampung Nelayan Restaurant to selected hotels

End of Day 1

Tentative timetable for Oral Presentations

Please contact the 16th ICPA Scientific Committee (icpascientific2023@gmail.com) if you could not find your presentation title here.

Oral 1         7th September 2023 (Thursday), 1020-1230

Oral 2       7th September 2023 (Thursday), 1020-1230

Oral 3         8th September 2023 (Friday), 1040-1140

Oral 4        8th September 2023 (Friday), 1040-1140

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