Carol Barnes

Carol Barnes is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona. Her work focuses on cognitive aging in nonhuman primates and rodents, with a particular emphasis on hippocampal function, neuroimaging, and Alzheimer's disease mechanisms. She employs advanced techniques such as MRI, histology, and electrophysiology to study brain structure and function across the lifespan.

Research Interests:
Her research explores how aging impacts spatial navigation, memory, and neural plasticity. Key areas include:

• Hippocampal contributions to spatial learning and memory
• Neurodegenerative processes in primate models of Alzheimer's
• Role of locus coeruleus and adrenergic systems in cognitive decline
• MRI-based biomarkers for early detection of age-related brain changes

Awards:

• 2014 Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions (APA)

Advising & Grants:
Dr. Barnes leads interdisciplinary teams investigating neurobiological mechanisms of aging. While no specific students are listed, her work has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and private foundations.

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with the University of Arizona's Neuroscience Department, her research group collaborates with institutions globally to advance translational neuroaging research.