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Caspi and Moffit at work

 

Psychology Professors Terrie Moffitt and Avshalom Caspi are known internationally for their human development research – spanning from birth to death. Their work centers on two cohort studies – the Dunedin Longitudinal Study and the Environmental Risk (E-Risk) Longitudinal Twin Study – and involves other data sets around the world.

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News

  • Terrie E. Moffitt is ranked 4 among Top Female Scientists for 2023
    Terrie E. Moffitt is ranked 4 among Top Female Scientists for 2023
  • Temi and Avshalom inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
    Temi and Avshalom inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Terrie Moffitt
    Temi appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
  • Hanna and Karen
    Assessing the reproducibility and integrity of DNA methylation data, with Dr. Karen Sugden
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Our Research

Our research is focused on improving knowledge about how to prevent problems of adult mental and physical health, by uncovering when such problems first emerge in life, and why. Along with our two primary, on-going studies, we concentrate our research on the following topics and tools: Genes & Environment, Antisocial Behavior, Aging, Childhood Adversity & Adult Health, Mental Health, Cannabis, Neuroimaging, Geocoding, and Statistical Code.

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Publications

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We publish empirical articles/studies and theoretical essays in a variety of leading journals.

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Newsworthy Photos!

Moffitt, Caspi with stack of books and Baby Oscar

Avshalom Caspi, Terrie Moffitt and Baby Oscar celebrate the release of "The Origins of You" 

Invented 2022
We took part as an inventor team in the Invented at Duke event last night. It was great fun!
Research Team in front of Grey House

The research team together at Grey House, Duke University, together again in-person for new collaborations.

Away from the Lab

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.

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Moffitt & Caspi

2020 West Main Street
Suite 201
Campus Box 104410
Durham, NC 27708

Duke University

Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
Center for Genomic and Computational Biology

King's College London

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Other Affiliations

Nuffield Foundation
University of Otago
University of Oslo

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  • About Us
    • Terrie Moffitt
    • Avshalom Caspi
    • Current Team & Colleagues
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    • Our Travels
    • Weekly Pandemic Newsletters
    • Contact Us
  • The Team
  • Research
    • Dunedin Study
    • Dunedin Neuroimaging Study
    • E-Risk Study
    • Genes and Environments
      • Empirical Studies
      • Theory & Methods
      • Polygenic Risk
      • Serotonin Transporter Gene Debate
      • MAOA, Crime, and the Courts
    • Antisocial Behavior
      • Empirical Studies
      • Theory & Methods
      • Crime and Punishment
      • Classroom Discussion
      • MAOA, Crime, and the Courts
    • Aging
      • Theoretical Essays
      • Empirical Articles
    • Childhood Adversity and Adult Health
      • Articles of Interest
    • Mental Health
      • Articles of Interest
    • Cannabis
      • Empirical Studies
      • Cannabis and the IQ
    • Geocoding
      • Systematic Social Observation
      • Study of Relative Deprivation
      • Articles of Interest
    • Statistical Code
  • Publications
  • What’s New
  • Video Gallery
  • The Origins of You