Jaakko Kaprio
Finnish M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Helsinki, and Research Professor in Behavioral Genetics at the National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki
About Jaakko Kaprio
Born 1952. Jaakko Kaprio is a Finnish professor, researcher, directeur de recherche and research professor, known for Twin studies.
Jaakko Arthur Kaprio (born 23 April 1952) is a Finnish human geneticist. He is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at the Department of Public Health of the University of Helsinki, where he also leads the twin study project. He formerly held a research professorship funded by the Academy of Finland for five years. He has also served as president of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco's European Chapter, the International Society for Twin Studies, and the Behavior Genetics Association.
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Who is Jaakko Kaprio?
Finnish M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Helsinki, and Research Professor in Behavioral Genetics at the National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki
When was Jaakko Kaprio born?
Jaakko Kaprio was born on 23 April 1952 in Helsinki.
What is Jaakko Kaprio's occupation?
Jaakko Kaprio is a professor, researcher, directeur de recherche and research professor.
What is Jaakko Kaprio known for?
Jaakko Kaprio is known for Twin studies.
What nationality is Jaakko Kaprio?
Jaakko Kaprio is Finnish.
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