Alba Rossi-George

Alba Rossi-George is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Science at the School of Arts & Sciences, City University of New York (CUNY). Her academic training includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience from Rutgers University, followed by three postdoctoral fellowships in Psychiatry, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, and Pharmacology and Toxicology at institutions in New Jersey.

• Ph.D., Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience, Rutgers University
• M.S., Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience, Rutgers University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, EOHSI, NJ
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Rutgers School of Pharmacy

Her research centers on the neurobehavioral and neuroimmune impacts of environmental toxins such as lead and copper, particularly in animal models. She investigates how exposure to these toxicants influences neurodegenerative processes, stress responses, HPA axis regulation, and nitric oxide signaling in microglial cells. Her work bridges behavioral neuroscience with molecular toxicology, offering insights into the biological mechanisms linking environmental exposures to neurological dysfunction.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on metal toxicity (especially lead and copper), neuroinflammation, and cellular signaling pathways. A dominant theme is the interaction between environmental stressors and toxicants, with multiple studies examining how prenatal or lifetime exposure to lead, combined with stress, alters neurochemical and behavioral outcomes. Several papers employ BV2 microglial cell models to explore redox and nitrosative signaling disruptions caused by copper. The research trajectory reflects a deep engagement with mechanistic neurotoxicology and the long-term health implications of early-life exposures.

No scientific awards were mentioned in the available text.

There is no information provided about student advising or research grants. However, her extensive collaborative work, particularly with researchers like DA Cory-Slechta and MB Virgolini, suggests active participation in team-based neuroscience and toxicology research. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Psychology and Health Psychology, contributing to undergraduate education in psychological and behavioral sciences.

While no formal lab or research team is named, her publications indicate sustained involvement in a research group focused on environmental neurotoxicology and stress interactions, likely based at or affiliated with Rutgers and CUNY institutions.