Kyle W. Murdock

Kyle W. Murdock is an Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health at Pennsylvania State University's College of Health and Human Development, leading the Disparities Related to Individual Variance in Executive Functioning and Stress (DRIVES Lab). He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Northern Illinois University (2015). His research focuses on neurological, biological, and behavioral pathways linking emotions, relationships, and health outcomes, with a particular interest in reducing health disparities through multidisciplinary methods.

Research interests include the psychobiological mechanisms of grief, inflammation, executive functioning, and sleep. He investigates how socioeconomic status, race, and stress influence immune responses and mental health. His work spans bereavement psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, and interventions targeting health inequities.

Grant and Project Highlights: Studies on bereavement's impact on inflammatory markers, sex differences in stress responses, and mitigation strategies for health disparities. Collaborates across disciplines to bridge clinical and community-based research.

Professional Contributions: Actively mentors graduate students in Biobehavioral Health and serves on research advisory boards. Maintains an online lab profile and updated CV detailing publications and collaborations.