Nicolas Massaly

Nicolas Massaly is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the intersection of pain neurobiology, opioid pharmacology, and addiction neuroscience, with particular emphasis on opioid receptor dynamics, neural circuitry in addiction, and non-addictive pain therapies.

• Key research areas: Opioid receptor antagonism, pain-addiction comorbidity, neuroimmune interactions, and biomedical device development for overdose prevention
• Academic contributions: 15+ peer-reviewed publications (2010-2025) in journals like Nature Neuroscience, Neuron, and Science, covering opioid system dysregulation, pain-induced behavioral adaptations, and receptor-specific pharmacology
• Collaborative networks: Active in opioid research with co-authors including Catherine Cahill (UCLA) and J. Anthony Morón (Washington University)
• Current affiliations: Maintains research presence in UCLA's Department of Anesthesiology with focus on translational studies from rodent models to clinical applications

His work has been cited in 100+ publications and highlighted across academic networks, news outlets, and social media, indicating significant impact in addressing the opioid epidemic through neuropharmacological and technological innovations.