Professors Terrie Moffitt and Avshalom Caspi are profiled in Science Magazine's article about the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study.
Terrie Moffitt has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, an honorific society for exceptional leaders. Established by Congress in 1863, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine provide objective advice to policy makers on matters of science, technology, and health.
University of Cincinnati criminologists join us on new projects. Pictured from left are JC Barnes, Dr. Moffitt, Peter Tanksley, Ryan Motz and Dr. Caspi.
Duke Ph.D students and postdocs visit the Dunedin Unit. Pictured from left, David Ireland, Rachel Zajak, Sean Hogan, Dr. Moffitt, Ness Hayes, Leah Richmond-Rakerd, Emily Hormuth, Max Elliott, Aaron Reuben and Jessalee Landfried.
Moffitt & Caspi’s research focuses on human development, from birth to death. Our work centers on two cohort studies — the Dunedin Longitudinal Study and the Environmental Risk (E-Risk) Longitudinal Twin Study — and also involves other data sets around the world. Our current research tackles these topics: Genes, Environments, and Development; Antisocial Behavior; Aging; Mental Health; Cannabis; and the Link between Childhood Adversity and Adult Health. Our measurement tools are diverse and involve psychology, genomics, neuroimaging, and geocoding.
We publish empirical articles/studies and theoretical essays in a variety of leading journals.
Along with our research, our family farm is our passion. The Macon Farm is located in the North Carolina Piedmont and is the historic homeplace of Dr. Moffitt’s maternal grandparents. The farm is a popular location for those interested in history and fun excursions. We also feature a variety of homegrown, unique pieces of art.