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Avshalom Caspi is the Edward M. Arnett Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. He is a leading researcher in life course development, known for his interdisciplinary work spanning psychology, epidemiology, and genetics. His research primarily utilizes two major longitudinal studies: the Dunedin Longitudinal Study in New Zealand and the Environmental Risk (E-Risk) Longitudinal Twin Study in the UK.
Dr. Caspi grew up in Israel and received his B.A. from the University of California Santa Cruz, followed by his M.A. and Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1983 and 1986, respectively. His research addresses three fundamental questions: (1) How childhood experiences shape health inequalities across the lifespan; (2) How genetic differences influence responses to environmental factors; and (3) Best methods for assessing personality differences.
His work on childhood adversity, self-control, and aging has transformed understanding of how early life experiences affect long-term health outcomes, socioeconomic status, and the pace of aging. His DunedinPACE measure of aging has been particularly influential. He has also conducted groundbreaking research on childhood lead exposure, neighborhood disadvantage, and air pollution effects on developmental trajectories.
Dr. Caspi collaborates extensively with Dr. Terrie Moffitt, and together they lead a research team focused on identifying when mental and physical health problems first emerge in life. Their work encompasses Genes & Environment, Antisocial Behavior, Aging, Childhood Adversity & Adult Health, Mental Health, Cannabis, Neuroimaging, Geocoding, and Statistical Code development.
His scientific contributions have been recognized through his named professorship at Duke University and extensive publication record in top-tier journals across multiple disciplines. Their research extends to nationwide administrative data from Norway, Denmark, and New Zealand, allowing large-scale population studies with millions of participants.
