A Longitudinal Investigation of the Associations between Everyday Acts of Discrimination and Epigenetic Aging

Poster Session XI

Keyword: Racism and Discrimination

Abstract: This study examined how chronic experiences of discrimination contribute to epigenetic aging in marginalized groups. 340 first-year students from a predominantly white institution were surveyed over time. Results showed that discrimination increased vigilance, which was linked to accelerated epigenetic aging, highlighting the long-term health impacts of discrimination.

• David Freire (Presenting Author)
• Noelle Hurd (Author)
• Xin Tong (Author)