Grace C. Rossi

Grace C. Rossi is a Professor of Psychology at Long Island University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her academic background includes a B.A. from Susquehanna University, an M.A. from Hunter College, CUNY, and a Ph.D. from The Graduate School, CUNY. She completed her post-doctoral training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, establishing a strong foundation in neuropharmacology and behavioral neuroscience.

Her research focuses on Neuropsychology, Brainstem Regions, Pain Tolerance in Cancer Patients, and the Pharmacological Characterization of the Endogenous Pain System. Dr. Rossi’s work investigates the molecular mechanisms of opioid analgesia, particularly the role of mu opioid receptor splice variants and their implications in pain modulation and tolerance. Her expertise spans neuropharmacology, molecular neuroscience, and behavioral models of pain and feeding.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on opioid receptor biology, alternative splicing, and the pharmacological basis of analgesia and hyperalgesia. Her studies frequently explore sex differences, receptor subtypes, and the genetic underpinnings of opioid responses, contributing significantly to the understanding of pain management and addiction. Her work appears in high-impact journals such as PNAS, Journal of Biological Chemistry, and Neuroscience.

Dr. Rossi has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards in the provided text. She collaborates extensively with the laboratory of Dr. Gavril W. Pasternak, indicating a long-standing research partnership in opioid receptor pharmacology. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, her extensive publication record suggests active research and mentorship. She has contributed to studies involving antisense mapping, G-protein signaling, and receptor characterization, underscoring her role in advancing molecular pain research.