It is with great sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of our friend, colleague and collaborator, Professor John Hopper AM, who led Twins Research Australia over the past 35 years. John was a pioneering Australian genetic epidemiologist and twin researcher whose work transformed understanding of the genetic and environmental factors influencing human […]
ISSN: 2652-5518By Lisa Yelland, Paulo Ferreira, Lucas Ferreira, Katrina Scurrah, Monica Rankin, Jane Denton, Merryl Harvey, Katherine J Lee, Evie Kendal, Jeffrey M Craig Main points Summary This article discusses the design and implementation of randomised controlled trials which involve only twins, of which very few have been conducted. We outline specific designs that can […]
ISSN: 2652-5518By Brian Byrne Main points Summary The aim of this article is to summarise what twin research has taught us about Australians’ school achievement, and to outline the implications for students themselves and their families, for teachers and educational policymakers, and for the broader public as it debates education and its funding. Here I […]
Twins Research Australia has received continuous funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) since 1981, most recently through a Centre of Research Excellence Grant (2015-2022). TRA is administered by the University of Melbourne.
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