Autism and perinatal epidemiology – Sven Sandin research group

We are investigating the underlying causes and factors influencing the risk of autism, preterm birth and related factors and diagnoses. Our approach is to use modern statistical and epidemiological methods to extract and synthesize information from large population-based databases, and to collect new data as needed. We work in close collaboration with universities mainly in the Nordic countries, the USA and Israel.

Part of the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Sketch of the Wargentin building, KI Campus Solna

Today, there is a wealth of large databases describing the health and demographics of different populations. The availability of data alone, however, is not sufficient to understand the underlying causes and life course of common diseases and disorders. We apply modern statistical and epidemiological methods to extract and create new data and information from these data sources. To fully understand how the information can answer our various research questions, we need expertise from a spectrum of research disciplines. These include international experts in biostatistics, data science and data management, epidemiology, public health, clinical expertise, biology and genetics.

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  • Zhong, Qiaofeng

Visiting address

Karolinska Institutet, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Nobels väg 12A, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden

Postal address

Karolinska Institutet, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, PO Box 281, Stockholm, 171 77, Sweden

Keywords:
Autism Spectrum Disorder Biostatistics Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Epidemiology Genetics Show all
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Content reviewer:
Sven Sandin
Gunilla Sonnebring
05-07-2024