Kodeeswaran Parameshwaran

Kodeeswaran Parameshwaran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Chico. He is affiliated with the College of Natural Sciences and conducts research in molecular neuroscience, focusing on synaptic plasticity, memory mechanisms, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Research Interests:

• Developmental nicotine exposure and its impact on memory impairment
• Molecular mechanisms of memory in the hippocampus
• Endocytosis and trafficking of membrane proteins in neurons
• Cholinergic function and its role in neurotransmitter systems

Research Highlights:

• Investigates how drugs and environmental factors affect memory decline in animal models
• Leverages molecular biology and electrophysiological techniques to study synaptic function
• Explores neuroprotective strategies against Alzheimer's-like pathologies and mitochondrial dysfunction

Lab Activities: His lab focuses on understanding the interplay between cholinergic signaling, synaptic plasticity, and neurodegenerative processes. Current projects include examining the effects of developmental toxins and pharmacological agents on cognitive function.