Sathyanarayanan V Puthanveettil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he leads the SR-NEURO-PUTHANVEETTIL LAB. His academic journey includes significant research at Columbia University under Nobel laureate Eric Kandel, followed by positions at Scripps Research Institute and Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Puthanveettil's research focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of memory storage and cognitive disorders. His laboratory investigates the critical role of axonal transport in long-term memory formation, examining how organelles, proteins, mRNAs, and noncoding RNAs are transported to specific synapses. His integrated approach combines genomics, proteomics, electrophysiology, biochemistry, and advanced imaging techniques using model organisms like Aplysia and mice, including models of Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. His publication record shows consistent high-impact output, with recent work focusing on RNA-mediated mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, kinesin motor proteins in memory formation, and mitochondrial transport in neurons. His research has evolved from foundational work on CPEB and synaptic plasticity to cutting-edge investigations of non-coding RNAs and their role in memory maintenance. CAREER Award from National Science Foundation (2015) Whitehall Foundation Award (2012) Young Investigator Award (2011) Searle Scholar Award nomination (2011) Recognition for work on Kinesin transported RNAs as 'HOT TOPIC' for Neuroscience (2009) Dr. Puthanveettil currently oversees multiple NIH-funded research projects totaling millions of dollars, with active grants from NIMH, NIA, NIGMS, and NIDA. His laboratory maintains collaborations across institutions and continues to train the next generation of neuroscientists. The Puthanveettil Lab utilizes advanced techniques to study how molecular transport coordinates nuclear and synaptic processes during memory storage, with significant implications for understanding and treating cognitive disorders.