She is an epidemiologist with a long experience in study design and statistical analysis of biomedical data. Her main research interests include twin studies and application of quantitative genetics models for the estimation of genetic and environmental components of complex traits. The main research interest is in psychological traits in children, adolescents, and adults, but she is also involved in research on cardiovascular diseases, chronic pain, congenital hypothyroidism, cognitive decline in the elderly, and eating disorders.