Osaka University Twin Research Workshop

International Twin Research Workshop

• Date: September 24-25, 2015
  (24th AM: Public Session, 24th PM and 25th: Methodology Workshop)

• Venue:
  Multimedia Hall,
  Center for Medical Innovation and Translational Research, Graduate School of Medicine,Osaka University　–>ACCESS

Presenter of Public Session (Sep 24th AM)

Prof. Jaakko Kaprio

Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, University of Helsinki. The world’s expert on Twin Study. Has studied The Finnish Twin Cohort since 1976, also researches throughout the world. Has studied genetic epidemiology on adult’s non-infectious diseases, particularly with the theme of substance abuse and addiction.

Prof. Juko Ando

Professor in Faculty of Letters, Keio University. Ph.D in Pedagogy. Specializes in behavioral genetics and educational psychology. Has studied the influence of genetic and environmental factors on humans by using twin study methodology for over 20 years.

Instructor of Methodology Workshop (Sep 24th PM and 25th)

Dr. Karri Silventoinen

Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki
Guest Professor, Osaka University

Dr. Aline Jelenkovic

 Department of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki

Prof.Jacob v B Hjelmborg

The Danish Twin Registry
Professor, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, University of Southern Denmark

Dr. Sören Möller

Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, University of Southern Denmark