Tea with Twins
Tea with Twins is a virtual Zoom gathering designed to highlight the meaningful research made possible through the participation of MATR twins and their families. It serves as a welcoming space for twins, multiples, their families, and anyone interested in twin research to learn, listen, and engage in thoughtful conversation.
The series also reflects MATR’s commitment to giving back—showing our appreciation for the impact twins make by taking part in MATR studies.
Below, you’ll find information and handouts from previous Tea with Twins sessions.
Past events
Featuring Dr. Elizabeth Do
Thursday, May 14 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Tobacco and cannabis use across adolescence and young adulthood
Study context: Research conducted with MATR twins
The session featured two research articles focused on tobacco and cannabis use across adolescence and young adulthood, emphasizing key findings from studies involving MATR participants. Two members of the MATR Twin Advisory Board guided the discussion with Drs. Elizabeth Do and Hermine Maes through an interview-style format, helping to explore the research and its implications. The conversation aimed to foster a space for learning, listening, and open dialogue within the twin research community.
Research articles
- Mechanisms underlying the lifetime co-occurrence of tobacco and cannabis use in adolescent and young adult twins
- Genetic and Environmental Influences on Smoking Behavior across Adolescence and Young Adulthood in the Virginia Twin Study of Adolescent Behavioral Development and the Transitions to Substance Abuse Follow-Up
Featuring Dr. Daniel Zhou
Topic: Suicidality among adolescents
Study context: Research using data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study
Our first-ever Tea with Twins conversation featured Dr. Daniel Zhou, who shared findings from his recent project examining suicidality among adolescents. His work draws on data from the ABCD study to better understand risk factors, protective factors, and developmental patterns related to youth mental health.
We recognize that conversations about suicide can be difficult. If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage reaching out to a trusted person or a professional resource.
- https://www.crisistextline.org/
- 24/7 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741