Associate Professor
Basic Sciences Department, College of Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University

INST Fellow
Thrust Area: Medical Systems

Contact Information
Office Location: Wise Center
Office Phone: 662-325-1039
E:mail: rlcarr@cvm.msstate.edu

Education:
Ph.D., Animal Physiology, Mississippi State University, 1994
M.S., Zoology, Mississippi State University, 1990
B.S., Biology and Chemistry, Delta State University, 1987

Research Interests:
Dr. Carr's research interests include investigating the effects of developmental exposure to environmental chemicals on brain function with emphasis on 1) cognitive function with emphasis on attention and hyperactivity (ADHD), learning, and memory later in life; and 2) alteration of neuronal growth factors during development.