Curt Anderson

Curt Anderson is a Professor in the Biological Sciences department at Idaho State University. His research focuses on comparative neuroethology, neural control of movement, and evolutionary neurobiology using frogs, toads, and turtles as model organisms. He holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from Northern Arizona University (1996) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of South Dakota Medical School (1996–1998).

• Education:
• 1996, Ph.D., Zoology, Northern Arizona University
• 1992, M.S., Biology, Northern Arizona University
• 1989, B.S., Biology, Southwest Missouri State University

His lab investigates neuromechanical systems underlying coordinated movement, with over 20 peer-reviewed publications and 50+ conference presentations. Key topics include brainstem circuitry, motor neuron distribution, and feeding mechanics in amphibians. He teaches courses in clinical physiology, human physiology, and comparative anatomy.

Dr. Anderson has advised multiple undergraduate researchers and maintains a kennel of racing sled dogs in Pingree, Idaho.