Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
palaeo-prof.bsky.social
Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
@palaeo-prof.bsky.social
Vertebrate Palaeontologist; palaeo biologist; osteohistologist; science communicator
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These are just half of the amazing symposia that will be held at the upcoming IPC7!

If you’d like to participate, get in touch with the conveners of each symposium — more symposia will be announced soon!
Visit our website to explore all the details: ipc7.site
October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Symposia 🔍

There will be 29 themed symposia and one open general symposium at the upcoming IPC7.

📢 Today we highlight:
✨Advances on the histology of the mineralised tissues of vertebrates✨
September 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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IPC7 will held 29 themed symposia + 1 open symposium.

Today we feature:

✨Ichthyosaur evolution and biology✨

📩 To participate in this symposium, contact the conveners:

Lene Liebe Delsett — l.l.delsett@nhm.uio.no @leneliebedelsett.bsky.social
Judith Pardo-Pérez — judith.pardo@umag.cl
September 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Our online course, "Life on Earth: Diversifications and Extinctions" is now accessible for FREE on Coursera. Signup and Enjoy! #uct_news
www.coursera.org/learn/life-o...
September 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Short interview with @palaeo-prof.bsky.social here summarizing some main findings🤩🤩 m.youtube.com/watch?v=k85g...
Pelagic ichthyosaurs evolved in the aftermath of the biggest mass extinction event of all time.
YouTube video by Palaeo_prof
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September 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Here is our newest paper just published in Scientific Reports TODAY about the biology of Early Triassic ichthyosaurs from Spitsbergen www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Vertebral microstructure marks the emergence of pelagic ichthyosaurs soon after the End Permian Mass Extinction - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Vertebral microstructure marks the emergence of pelagic ichthyosaurs soon after the End Permian Mass Extinction
www.nature.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Here’s a short video about the fossil carnivores from the Mio-Pliocene Fossil locality, Langebaanweg. youtu.be/RCC2-YSHbBM?...
The Fossil Carnivores from the Langebaanweg Locality
YouTube video by Palaeo_prof
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September 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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🔍 Symposia

IPC7 will host 29 themed symposia plus one open general symposium.

🌟 Today we feature:
Pangea in crisis: life on land during the Permian–Triassic

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September 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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There will be 29 themed symposia + an general symposium at the IPC7!

We highlight 📢 Evolution of brain and cranial anatomy through five major extinctions✨

To participate contact the convener:
Sanjukta Chakravorti — csanjukta.pal23@gmail.com and sanjukta.chakravorti@smns-bw.de
August 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Among our 29 themed symposia + 1 open symposium, we are pleased to feature:

✨ Communicating palaeosciences

To participate, contact the conveners:
Marina Joubert (marinajoubert@sun.ac.za) @marinajoubert.bsky.social
Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan (anusuya.chinsamy-turan@uct.ac.za) @palaeo-prof.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing details of the 29 exciting symposia taking place at the IPC7

📢 Today we highlight:
Recent advances in Mongolian Cretaceous Palaeontology and Geology

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Philip J. Currie

📧 Ryan T. Tucker — tucker@sun.ac.za

🔗More info 👉 www.ipc7.site
August 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What a pleasant surprise to receive this gorgeously illustrated book, packed with information about Evolution in the mail today! I had no idea that I featured herein! 😊 Thanks, @sarahdarwin and Eva-Maria Sadowski
July 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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We’re thrilled to announce the venue for our Icebreaker Event!

It will take place at the iconic Iziko South African Museum, located in the heart of Cape Town.

Stay tuned for more updates 👉 www.ipc7.site

#IPC7 #Paleontology #CapeTown #Icebreaker #IzikoMuseum
July 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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🎉 Join us for the 7th International Paleontological Congress in Cape Town! 🇿🇦

Paleontologists from around the world will gather to share discoveries, ideas, and inspiration.

Don't miss this unforgettable event!
🔗 ipc7.site

#IPC7 #Paleontology
June 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Thank you to @palaeo-prof.bsky.social for the first keynote of #isph2025 kickstarting the symposium. Lovely to see kangaroo bone histology!
June 18, 2025 at 4:04 AM
@isph2025.bsky.social Thanks to @justyna Miszkiewicz and team for a fabulous ISPH meeting! @paleohistology
June 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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#isph2025 prep is well underway!
May 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Looking for accommodation for IPC7?
We’ve got great news! 🎉
The #IPC7 has secured special rates with UCT Student Residence and All Africa House to offer affordable lodging options close to the congress venues
More info in our website -> www.ipc7.site
May 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Here is a short video about our recent research on a plesiosaur from Argentina. @mariaeugeniap.bsky.social youtu.be/x9Kroae2Mx4
What the bone microstructure reveals about a small-bodied plesiosaur
YouTube video by Palaeo_prof
youtu.be
May 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Latest article from our lab......
Osteohistology of the Maastrichtian, small‐bodied elasmosaurid Kawanectes lafquenianum (Sauropterygia; Plesiosauria) - Pereyra - Journal of Anatomy - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Osteohistology of the Maastrichtian, small‐bodied elasmosaurid Kawanectes lafquenianum (Sauropterygia; Plesiosauria)
The present contribution brings new osteohistological information on the postcranial bones of Kawanectes lafquenianum and shed some light on Plesiosauria microanatomy and microstructure. The bone arc...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
May 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Looking forward to IPC7 in 2026! Come join us in the ichthyosaur symposium 🤩🤩
We’re thrilled to announce that the 3rd Circular of the 7th International Palaeontological Congress (IPC7) is available!

updated information on:
✅ Symposia themes
✅ Accommodation
✅ Registration costs

Download the circular -ipc7.site/general.html

#IPC7 #PalaeontologicalCongress #Paleontology
May 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Congratulations to Vandith Sukhavasi for an excellent talk on his recently submitted bachelor thesis at the University of Edinburgh! Mechanical engineering and marine tetrapods are a great match. Such a great project with Parvez Alam and @palaeo-prof.bsky.social. I look forward to the next part🥳🤩🧪
May 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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We're still in an early phase of organization, so feel free to reach out with (speaker) suggestions: the organizing team includes Mariana Haase, Pjotr Meyvisch, and myself!
Huge thanks to @palaeo-prof.bsky.social for making this happen!!! 🤩 #paleontology #molecularpaleobiology #astrobiology #fossils
April 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Herewith is a link to our just published article about a bone pathology in a Thai mamenchisaurid. Artwork by Kmonvich Lawan #JournalofAnatomy doi.org/10.1111/joa.... #dinosaurs #palaeontology
April 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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📣 Calling all palaeoartists!!
Showcase your work at IPC7

We’re offering FREE stand/booth space for you to exhibit your art at the conference.
Email us to get involved!

Let’s bring science to life!
www.ipc7.site

#IPC7 #Palaeoart #Fossilfriday
April 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM