Karen L. Flotildes

Karen L. Flotildes, DO is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Southern California. Her work focuses on neuropharmacological mechanisms related to nicotinic receptors and anesthetic interactions.

• Current affiliation: University of Southern California
• Department: Anesthesiology
• Email: kflotildes@chla.usc.edu

Research Interests: Dr. Flotildes investigates neurochemical processes in receptor desensitization, particularly nicotine's effects on alpha4beta2 nicotinic receptors. Her research intersects anesthesiology, neuroscience, and molecular biology.

Publications: Her notable work includes studies on receptor dynamics published in the Journal of Neurochemistry. Most recent research examines nicotine trapping mechanisms in oocyte models.