Scholars@Duke
Kyle Bourassa

Overview

Kyle Bourassa is a Staff Psychologist in the Research Service of the Durham VA Medical System, a Snior Research Fellow and Affiliate Faculty at Georgetown University in the Department of Psychology, and a Senior Fellow of the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development at Duke University Medical Center

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Recent Publications

Interpersonal adversity and health across the life course.

Journal Article Current opinion in psychology · April 2026 Partner violence is associated with a wide range of negative outcomes, including poorer physical health in the form of increased risk for acute injuries, chronic disease onset, and premature mortality. Importantly, exposure to partner violence is not limit ... Full text Cite

Accelerated Epigenetic Aging in Veterans Exposed to Blast.

Journal Article J Head Trauma Rehabil · March 18, 2026 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether lifetime blast exposure severity is independently associated with accelerated biological aging among post-9/11 Veterans. SETTING: Veterans Affairs medical centers in the southeastern United States. PARTICIPANTS: In total, 11 ... Full text Link to item Cite

The role of health behaviors in links between stress and epigenetic aging.

Journal Article Brain, behavior, & immunity - health · March 2026 High levels of stress are associated with accelerated epigenetic aging and health risks. However, less is known about the independent effects of different types of stress and whether these effects are explained by unhealthy behaviors. This study involved 1 ... Full text Cite
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External Links

Kyle's page in the Moffitt & Caspi Lab