Rosana Camarini

Rosana Camarini is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in neuropsychopharmacology with a focus on the neurobiological basis of drug addiction and dependence. With a Ph.D. from Universidade Federal de São Paulo and postdoctoral training at Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, UCSF, her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to understanding the interplay between early drug exposure, environmental stimuli, and...See more

Rosana Camarini is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in neuropsychopharmacology with a focus on the neurobiological basis of drug addiction and dependence. With a Ph.D. from Universidade Federal de São Paulo and postdoctoral training at Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, UCSF, her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to understanding the interplay between early drug exposure, environmental stimuli, and addictive behaviors, with focus on alcohol addiction. Additionally, she has served as a Visiting Professor at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA, and Sorbonne Université, Paris, France, enriching her academic experience and fostering international collaborations. Throughout her career, Camarini has explored the behavioral and neurochemical/molecular effects of alcohol and cocaine exposure during early drug exposure, particularly during prenatal and adolescent stages. Moreover, she has investigated the impact of environmental enrichment/exercise on addiction, highlighting its potential as a non-pharmacological intervention. Camarini served as President of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA), where she spearheaded initiatives promoting diversity and early career development. Additionally, her role in revitalizing the Latin American Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (LASBRA) underscores her dedication to regional scientific advancement. Camarini has chaired and given lectures at numerous international symposia, contributing to the global discussion on addiction research. In addition to her academic pursuits, Camarini holds key administrative roles, including Head of the Pharmacology Department and Coordinator of the Neuroscience Research Support Center at Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Her commitment to scientific rigor is evident through her involvement in "Experimental Planning and Reproducibility Strategies Core" of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences at USP. With over 90 publications indexed in PubMed, she has a plethora of ongoing research projects funded by prestigious agencies like FAPESP and CNPq. Camarini's contributions also extend to editorial boards of addiction journals. Through her mentorship of graduate students and postdocs, she nurtures the next generation of scientists, ensuring a legacy of excellence in neuropsychopharmacology research. See less