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Kristine Marceau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science within Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences, holding courtesy appointments in Psychological Sciences. Her research integrates biological and environmental processes to understand developmental pathways of behavior problems and substance use across the lifespan, with emphasis on gene-environment interplay, prenatal programming, stress physiology, and pubertal development.
Her academic credentials include a PhD (2013) and MS (2011) from The Pennsylvania State University and a BA (2006) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She employs advanced methodologies including multilevel modeling, longitudinal analysis, and genetically informed designs (twin, adoption, sibling discordant).
Marceau's research program centers on how genetic, prenatal, neuroendocrine, and family factors interact to shape developmental trajectories. Key themes include prenatal stress effects on epigenetic markers, hormone-behavior associations during puberty, parenting dynamics in substance use initiation, and resilience mechanisms in family systems under stress. Her work bridges developmental psychology, behavioral genetics, and public health.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals consistent focus on prenatal programming of developmental outcomes using genetically sensitive designs. Major trends include epigenetic mechanisms linking maternal stress to child outcomes, discordant sibling analyses of prenatal exposures, pubertal timing as a risk factor for psychopathology, and community-based interventions for family resilience. Her methodological rigor in disentangling genetic and environmental contributions defines her scholarly impact.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Fuller and Scott Early Career Award (Behavior Genetics Association, 2021)
- Early Career Impact Award (FABBS for Behavior Genetics Association, 2021)
- Corps of Engagement Award for Families Tackling Tough Times Together (Purdue, 2021)
- Lorene Burkhart Award for Excellence in Research about Families (Purdue, 2020)
- APS Rising Star (Association for Psychological Science, 2016)
As a University Faculty Scholar (2024-2029), Marceau leads significant NIH-funded research including an NIDA R21 on causal inference in adolescent substance use ($431,750) and a USDA/NIFA grant on post-disaster family resilience ($238,575). Her prior K01 award established her program on bio-behavioral developmental origins of substance abuse ($876,122), while her R01 co-investigator role secured $3.7M for adoption studies of early substance use. She mentors early-career researchers through R36 and F31 mechanisms.
She directs the Biobehavioral Development Lab and co-directs Purdue's Methodology Center, advancing interdisciplinary research on developmental processes. Her Families Tackling Tough Times Together initiative demonstrates applied translation of research into community resilience programs.
