Damion J. Grasso, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry · UConn Health · University of Connecticut
Quick answer: Damion J. Grasso, PhD is Professor of Psychiatry at University of Connecticut. Damion J. Grasso, PhD shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ The Family Adversity and Resilience (FARR) Program currently has three active NIH-funded studies centered on understanding how exposure to stress, trauma and other adversity affects children and families. We have many research opportunities for individuals from all levels of training (undergraduate, doctoral, and medical students, as well as residents and fellows).
Research interests
Dr. Grasso's research broadly focuses on understanding biobehavioral mechanisms involved in trauma- and stress-related disorders in children and effective strategies for assessing and treating trauma-related impairment. He co-leads the UConn Health Family Adversity and Resilience Research (FARR) Program and provides evidence-based psychotherapy interventions for treating trauma-related disorders in the UConn Health Psychological Trauma Clinic.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] In-Session Predictors of Treatment Outcome for Intimate Partner Violence: An Examination of Fathers for Change and Treatment as Usual. Traumatology
[2026] Pandemic-related stressors and social resources differentially predict competence and problem behavior trajectories of young children born during the pandemic. Child development
[2026] Improving the Assessment of Childhood Adversity: Factors Influencing Questionnaire and Interview Method Concordance. Journal of child & adolescent trauma
[2026] Exploring Dimensions of Posttraumatic Stress in Young Children. Research on child and adolescent psychopathology
[2025] Pandemic-related stressors and social resources differentially predict competence and problem behavior trajectories of young children born during the pandemic. Child Develo
Frequently asked questions
Is Damion J. Grasso, PhD hiring PhD students at University of Connecticut?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Damion J. Grasso, PhD's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: The Family Adversity and Resilience (FARR) Program currently has three active NIH-funded studies centered on understanding how exposure to stress, trauma and other adversity affects children and famil.
What does Damion J. Grasso, PhD research?
Dr. Grasso's research broadly focuses on understanding biobehavioral mechanisms involved in trauma- and stress-related disorders in children and effective strategies for assessing and treating trauma-related impairment. He co-leads the UConn Health Family Adversity and Resilience Research (FARR) Pro
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