Melissa Rotunno

Melissa Rotunno is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Neurology. She holds cross-appointments in Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, Neuroscience, and the NeuroNexus Institute at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine.

Her research spans neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Parkinson's, focusing on protein misfolding, proteomics, and biomarker discovery. Publications reveal expertise in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology, particularly in mechanisms of neurodegeneration and therapeutic strategies.

Rotunno’s work includes collaborations with researchers such as Daryl Bosco, John Landers, and Robert Brown. Key contributions involve studying SOD1 misfolding, FUS toxicity, and proteomic profiling in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.