Dr. Charles Cox

Biography

Charles L. Cox is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. He is involved in the Neuroscience Program and the Genetics & Genome Sciences Program. His primary research interests lie in the cellular mechanisms underlying behavioral plasticity, with a focus on neurophysiology and pharmacology of neocortical and thalamic neurons. His studies emphasize the critical relationship between the neocortex and thalamus in sensory processing, behavioral arousal, attention, and pathophysiological conditions such as epilepsy. Cox's research aims to unravel the intricate interactions and reciprocal relationships between the thalamus and neocortex. He investigates the functional organization of sensory processing areas within the neocortex, how thalamocortical interactions are modulated, and how neuronal excitability is regulated by brainstem influences. His work addresses the integration of thalamic and intracortical information at a cellular level, contributing to the understanding of how multiple neuronal systems work together to facilitate complex behavioral activities such as learning and memory.

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