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Avshalom Caspi is the Edward M. Arnett Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. His research primarily focuses on how childhood experiences influence health inequalities throughout the lifespan, the role of genetic differences in individuals’ responses to their environments, and the developmental course of mental health issues. He has made significant contributions to understanding the interactions between genetic predispositions and environmental influences on psychological and physical health. His work also examines the effects of socioeconomic factors, such as parental income, on psychiatric disorders in offspring. Over the years, Caspi has published extensively in prestigious journals and has been involved in numerous grants aimed at addressing mental health risks and improving clinical practices. He is affiliated with various research centers within Duke University, including the Population Research Center and the Center for Population Health & Aging.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)