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 […]
Researchers often compare the differences between identical and fraternal twins to better understand health and behaviour. The first major insight is that genes and environments almost always combine to influence our life trajectory. Sometimes the largest factor is genetics (think genetic disorders). Sometimes it’s environment (think infections). Mostly, it’s somewhere in between. Such studies have […]
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Eligibility: All adult twins and higher order multiples currently living in Australia This study will investigate twins’ views and habits regarding health providers and available screening tests. We will ask about your health and behaviours around screening in an online questionnaire. We will also ask a small number of participants to take part in an […]
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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