Xeno Rasmusson

Xeno Rasmusson is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Women's Studies at California State University, East Bay, where they have served since 1998. They teach undergraduate courses in aging, brain health, neuro-cognitive development, service learning, and research methods, while supervising Senior Thesis projects and developing book proposals. Their career spans quantitative/clinical neuroscience and neuropsychology of aging & dementia, evolving toward community-based qualitative research.

Research interests center on cognitive neuroscience of aging, dementia interventions, and non-pharmacological therapies. Key expertise includes memory enhancement, neuroimaging, executive function assessment, and music-based interventions for elders. Their work demonstrates a clear trajectory from clinical neuroscience toward community-engaged research, particularly in music therapy applications for dementia care and aging populations.

Recent publications reveal strong focus on practical applications: developing music therapy protocols for residential care (2017-2018), analyzing Syrian war impacts on children (2019), and creating lifelong learning frameworks for aging societies (2019). Earlier seminal work (1994-2000) established foundations in Alzheimer's diagnostics, memory training efficacy, and cannabis policy analysis.

Rasmusson actively supervises student service learning projects and Senior Thesis work, emphasizing community-based research methodologies. They maintain affiliations including University of Phoenix's Center for Education and Instructional Technology Research (2016-2020) as External Research Methodologist and previously managed curriculum for 700 Liberal Studies majors at CSU East Bay (2003-2005).

They direct "Xeno Rasmusson's Lab" focused on aging research, with recent projects including individualized music programs for dementia patients and Parkinson's disease activity interventions. Current work prioritizes accessible, non-invasive therapeutic approaches for elderly populations through community partnerships.