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Celia Dodd serves as an Assistant Professor of Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Fort Valley State University since 2012, following a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the University of Georgia (2009-2012).
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech
Dr. Dodd's research investigates environmental neurotoxicology with emphasis on pesticide (e.g., atrazine) and metal (e.g., manganese) exposures that disrupt neurological development. Her work specifically examines mechanisms linking these toxicants to motor/cognitive disorders including Parkinson's disease and ADHD through animal models measuring behavioral deficits, monoaminergic system alterations, and neuroinflammatory responses. This interdisciplinary approach bridges toxicology, neuroscience, and environmental health to identify critical exposure windows and pathological pathways.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on manganese and atrazine neurotoxicity across nine articles (2005-2014), evolving from foundational motor behavior studies to complex investigations of developmental exposure and Parkinson's disease models. Her work prominently features mouse models, dopaminergic systems analysis, and glial cell involvement, establishing clear connections between environmental toxicants and neurodegenerative/neurodevelopmental outcomes.
No scientific awards were documented. Information regarding student mentorship, grant funding, or laboratory infrastructure was not provided in available materials.
