World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Kelly P. Cosgrove

Kelly P. Cosgrove

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
43
Citations
8148
World Ranking
7357
National Ranking
3180

Overview

Kelly P. Cosgrove is affiliated with Yale University in the United States and focuses research primarily in the field of Neuroscience. Their work spans several subfields including Molecular Biology, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Neurology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Physiology.

The scientist's main topics of investigation cover several areas within brain function and disorders, notably:

  • Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Stress Responses and Cortisol
  • Tryptophan and brain disorders
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research

Kelly P. Cosgrove has contributed to multiple recent research papers, including:

  • "PTSD is associated with neuroimmune suppression: evidence from PET imaging and postmortem transcriptomic studies" published in 2020 by Nature Communications
  • "Sex/gender differences in brain function and structure in alcohol use: A narrative review of neuroimaging findings over the last 10 years" published in 2020 by Journal of Neuroscience Research
  • "Body Mass Index and Age Effects on Brain 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1: a Positron Emission Tomography Study" published in 2020 by Molecular Imaging and Biology
  • "Imaging brain cortisol regulation in PTSD with a target for 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1" published in 2021 by Journal of Clinical Investigation
  • "Why language matters in alcohol research: Reducing stigma" published in 2022 by Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research

Frequent collaborators in Kelly P. Cosgrove's research include John H. Krystal, Anissa Abi-Dargham, Deanna M. Barch, as well as research groups based in New York and St Louis.

Their work has appeared with notable frequency in several publication venues, predominantly Biological Psychiatry, with additional publications in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, Molecular Psychiatry, Journal of Neuroscience Research, and Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research.

Best Publications

  • Evolving Knowledge of Sex Differences in Brain Structure, Function and Chemistry

    Kelly P. Cosgrove;Carolyn M. Mazure;Julie K. Staley

  • Sex and estrogen influence drug abuse

    Marilyn E. Carroll;Wendy J. Lynch;Megan E. Roth;Andrew D. Morgan

  • Sex differences in stress-related alcohol use.

    MacKenzie R. Peltier;Terril L. Verplaetse;Yann S. Mineur;Ismene L. Petrakis

  • Imaging robust microglial activation after lipopolysaccharide administration in humans with PET

    Christine M. Sandiego;Jean-Dominique Gallezot;Brian Pittman;Nabeel Nabulsi

  • Sex differences in the vulnerability to drug abuse: a review of preclinical studies.

    Megan E. Roth;Kelly P. Cosgrove;Marilyn E. Carroll

  • Wheel-running attenuates intravenous cocaine self-administration in rats: sex differences.

    Kelly P. Cosgrove;Robb G. Hunter;Marilyn E. Carroll

  • Human tobacco smokers in early abstinence have higher levels of beta2* nicotinic acetylcholine receptors than nonsmokers.

    Julie K. Staley;Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin;Kelly P. Cosgrove;Erica Krantzler

  • Endotoxin-induced systemic inflammation activates microglia: [11C]PBR28 positron emission tomography in nonhuman primates

    Jonas Hannestad;Jean-Dominique Gallezot;Thomas Schafbauer;Keunpoong Lim

  • Caffeine dependence in teenagers.

    Gail A Bernstein;Marilyn E Carroll;Paul D Thuras;Kelly P Cosgrove

  • Sex Differences in the Brain's Dopamine Signature of Cigarette Smoking

    Kelly P. Cosgrove;Shuo Wang;Su-Jin Kim;Erin McGovern

  • Developmental toxicity of nicotine: A transdisciplinary synthesis and implications for emerging tobacco products.

    Lucinda J. England;Kjersti Aagaard;Michele Bloch;Kevin Conway

  • β2-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Availability During Acute and Prolonged Abstinence From Tobacco Smoking

    Kelly P. Cosgrove;Jeffery Batis;Frederic Bois;Paul K. Maciejewski

  • Persistent β2*-Nicotinic Acetylcholinergic Receptor Dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder

    Aybala Saricicek;Irina Esterlis;Kathleen H. Maloney;Yann S. Mineur

  • Mechanisms Underlying Sex Differences in Cannabis Use.

    Katina C. Calakos;Shivani Bhatt;Dawn W. Foster;Kelly P. Cosgrove

  • Systematic and meta-analytic review of research examining the impact of menstrual cycle phase and ovarian hormones on smoking and cessation.

    Andrea H. Weinberger;Philip H. Smith;Sharon S. Allen;Kelly P. Cosgrove

  • Effects of age, BMI and sex on the glial cell marker TSPO - a multicentre [11C]PBR28 HRRT PET study.

    Jouni Tuisku;Jouni Tuisku;Pontus Plavén-Sigray;Edward C. Gaiser;Laura Airas;Laura Airas

  • Sex differences in availability of β2*-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in recently abstinent tobacco smokers.

    Kelly P. Cosgrove;Irina Esterlis;Sherry A. McKee;Frederic Bois

  • PTSD is associated with neuroimmune suppression: evidence from PET imaging and postmortem transcriptomic studies.

    Shivani Bhatt;Ansel T Hillmer;Matthew J Girgenti;Matthew J Girgenti;Aleksandra Rusowicz

  • Imaging of cerebral α4β2* nicotinic acetylcholine receptors with (-)-[(18)F]Flubatine PET: Implementation of bolus plus constant infusion and sensitivity to acetylcholine in human brain.

    Ansel T. Hillmer;Irina Esterlis;Jean-Dominique Gallezot;F. Bois

  • Balance of the Sexes: Addressing Sex Differences in Preclinical Research.

    Yasmin Zakiniaeiz;Kelly P. Cosgrove;Marc N. Potenza;Carolyn M. Mazure

  • Changes in the Cholinergic System between Bipolar Depression and Euthymia as Measured with [123I]5IA Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography

    Jonas O. Hannestad;Kelly P. Cosgrove;Nicole F. DellaGioia;Evgenia Perkins

  • Rare nonsynonymous variants in alpha-4 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor gene protect against nicotine dependence.

    Pingxing Xie;Henry R. Kranzler;Michael Krauthammer;Kelly P. Cosgrove

Frequent Co-Authors

Nabeel Nabulsi
Nabeel Nabulsi Yale University
Gilles Tamagnan
Gilles Tamagnan Yale University
Sherry A. McKee
Sherry A. McKee Yale University
Marina R. Picciotto
Marina R. Picciotto Yale University
Marilyn E. Carroll
Marilyn E. Carroll University of Minnesota
Carolyn M. Mazure
Carolyn M. Mazure Yale University
Yu-Shin Ding
Yu-Shin Ding New York University
Marc N. Potenza
Marc N. Potenza Yale University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

If you're interested in studying neuroscience in the USA, there are several related online degree options that can expand your career opportunities. For those drawn to mental health counseling, pursuing an online masters in marriage and family therapy can open doors to working with families and couples in clinical settings.

Students seeking a broader foundation in psychology may consider the cheapest online master's degree in psychology options or choose to study psychology online. These flexible programs provide valuable knowledge for careers in research, counseling, or organizational roles. For those passionate about social work, exploring an msw online degree offers another path to supporting individuals and communities.

Each of these online degrees complements neuroscience studies and broadens potential career pathways, blending flexible learning with real-world professional impact.

Best Scientists Citing Kelly P. Cosgrove

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles