Genome-wide analyses of european twin and population cohorts to identify genes in common diseases (GENOMEUTWIN)

Objective

The aim to enhance our understanding of the aetiology of common diseases by using genetic tools and advanced bio statistical methods to analyse unique European population cohorts. Twin cohorts and MORGAM cohorts represent well-established, high quality epidemiological study samples containing immense amount of longitudinal data and information of life-style and environmental factors. We will build a European infrastructure for large-scale genetic epidemiological studies of common diseases. We will harmonize both the epidemiological databases and collection of genetic data and develop novel bio statistical strategies. The anticipated results of the genetic background and genome-environment/life style interactions in the aetiology of common diseases will make an immense contribution to health of Europeans and the health care-associated industry in Europe.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-8. - Research into genomes and diseases of genetic origin

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE

Address

Mannerheimintie 166
Helsinki
Finland

Participants (10)

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

United Kingdom

Address

Block 4A, 1St Floor, South Wing
SE1 7EH London

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE

France

Address

Boulevard De L'hôpital 91
75634 Paris

ISTITUTO SUPERIORE DI SANITA

Italy

Address

Viale Regina Elena 299
00161 Roma

KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE

Sweden

Address

Doktorsringen 5
171 71 Stockholm

LEIDEN UNIVERSITY

Netherlands

Address

Wassenaarseweg 62
2333 AL Leiden

NORWEGIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Norway

Address

0403 Oslo

THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST

United Kingdom

Address

Mulhouse Building, Grosvenor Road
BT12 6BJ Belfast

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

Finland

Address

Mannerhermintie
00014 Helsinki

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK - UNIVERSITY OF ODENSE

Denmark

Address

Sdr Boulevard 23 A
5000 Odense

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY

Sweden

Address

Akademiska Hospital, Entrance 70, 3Rd Floor, Resea
751 85 Uppsala