Qihua Tan MD, MSc, PhD

Qihua Tan MD, MSc (Medical Statistics), PhD, has been appointed as professor with specific responsibilities related to molecular genetics at Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Science, University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Since 2001 Qihua Tan has worked as assistant and then associate professor at Institute of Public Health and Institute of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Science, SDU. Qihua Tan’s research area involves twin modelling, bioinformatics, genetics, epigenetics, biodemography as well as their applications in public health with a focus on human aging and development and in clinical medicine such as cancer, diabetes, asthma etc. He has also established a strong network of international collaboration especially with China in research topics covering twin analysis, genetic and epigenetic studies on aging and metabolic health together with multiple Chinese institutions.