Cohorts. (26th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaprio, Jaakko; Boomsma, Dorret I.
• Editors: Evans, David; Medland, Sarah; Gillespie, Nathan
• Is Part Of: Twin research and human genetics. Volume 23:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 114
• Page End: 115
• Publication Date: 2020-04-26
• Subjects: twin, -- twin cohort, -- GWAS, -- complex traits; Twins -- Periodicals; Multiple birth -- Periodicals; 618.25
• DOI: 10.1017/thg.2020.33
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1832-4274

Abstract

Abstract: Cohort studies are essential for conducting large studies of multiple exposures and outcomes in humans. Recently, the ability to combine data from multiple cohorts in, for example, meta-analyses, and the willingness in the genetics community to collaborate to enable replication studies has led to many new insights into the genetic and environmental determinants of human health and behaviors. The contribution of Professor Nicholas Martin to the development of cohort studies, particularly of twin and twin-family studies, over a period of several decades is reviewed. He has contributed to the development and use of both Australian and international resources. The contributions of Australian twin studies to genomewide association projects are multiple, and across multiple domains, from biomarkers, lifestyle and behavior to disorders and disease.