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Symposium June 2019: Perspectives on Human Body Height

On July 5, 2019, an interdisciplinary group of scientists met at the Irchel Campus of the University of Zurich for a symposium (organized by Kaspar Staub). The topic was different perspectives on human body height (programme (PDF, 1017 KB)). Global and local trends, the dynamics of growth, genetic and evolutionary aspects, as well as epidemiological and economic consequences have been addressed. Last but but not least, the future of height research was also discussed. In addition to Zurich-based senior scientists, internationally renowned experts such as Tim Cole, Barry Bogin, Gert Stulp, Zoltan Kutalik, and NCD RisC-member Andrea Rodriguez Martinez were also speaking. The symposium was also featured by UZH News.

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  • PD Dr. Kaspar Staub (Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zurich): Welcoming words, brief introduction & presentation of the speakers
    PD Dr. Kaspar Staub (Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zurich): Welcoming words, brief introduction & presentation of the speakers
  • Dr. Andrea Rodriguez Martinez (NCD RisC and Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London): “Global perspectives on height trends”
    Dr. Andrea Rodriguez Martinez (NCD RisC and Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London): “Global perspectives on height trends”
  • Prof. Dr. Adrian Jaeggi (Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zurich): “Height among Tsimané forager-horticulturalists in Bolivia: A life-history theory perspective”
    Prof. Dr. Adrian Jaeggi (Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zurich): “Height among Tsimané forager-horticulturalists in Bolivia: A life-history theory perspective”
  • Prof. Dr. Tim Cole (Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London): “Insights about height growth in puberty with the SITAR model”
    Prof. Dr. Tim Cole (Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London): “Insights about height growth in puberty with the SITAR model”
  • Prof. Dr. Zoltán Kutalik (Statistical Genetics Group, Unisante, University of Lausanne): “The genetics and geography of human height”
    Prof. Dr. Zoltán Kutalik (Statistical Genetics Group, Unisante, University of Lausanne): “The genetics and geography of human height”
  • Prof. Dr. Sabine Rohrmann (Cancer Registry Zurich/Zug and Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich): “Body Height and mortality – an update”
    Prof. Dr. Sabine Rohrmann (Cancer Registry Zurich/Zug and Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich): “Body Height and mortality – an update”
  • Prof. Dr. Ulrich Woitek (Department of Economics, University of Zurich): “Socio-Economic Environment and Human Stature”
    Prof. Dr. Ulrich Woitek (Department of Economics, University of Zurich): “Socio-Economic Environment and Human Stature”
  • Dr. Gert Stulp (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen): “Evolutionary aspects of human height: a long story short”
    Dr. Gert Stulp (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen): “Evolutionary aspects of human height: a long story short”
  • Prof. Dr. Barry Bogin (School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University): Summary & plenary discussion on the future of height research
    Prof. Dr. Barry Bogin (School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University): Summary & plenary discussion on the future of height research