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Tom Carter

High Impact Emeritus

Professor Emeritus

41 h-index 296 pubs 6,378 cited

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Female
  • Adult
  • Tuberous Sclerosis
  • Middle Aged
  • Aged
  • Registries
  • Young Adult
  • von Willebrand Factor
  • Endothelial Cells
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Angiomyolipoma
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Biography and Research Information

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Tom Carter, Professor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, has a scholarly record encompassing diverse areas, including rare disease registries, undergraduate education, and fundamental molecular biology. His research has focused on tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), contributing to studies on its rare manifestations, associated malignancies, and the long-term outcomes of epilepsy within the TOSCA registry. He has also investigated the safety and efficacy of treatments for TSC, such as Everolimus.

Beyond clinical research, Carter has been involved in educational initiatives, co-leading an NSF-funded project aimed at improving student retention and graduation in STEM fields. His recent work has delved into the molecular mechanisms of platelet degranulation and the composition of Weibel-Palade bodies, specifically examining the exocytosis of von Willebrand factor. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 41, with over 296 publications and 6,378 citations, designating him as a highly cited researcher. Collaborations include work with Carol Gattis, Leslie Massey, Karl Schubert, and Jennie Popp, all from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 41
  • Publications: 296
  • Citations: 6,378

Selected Publications

  • Innovation-Focused Support and Mentoring: Fostering Resilience and Retention Among Low-Income STEM Students (2025)
  • BOARD # 329: Bridging the Innovation Gap: Advancing STEM Education to Meet Workforce Needs and Improve Retention (S-STEM) (2025)
  • Board 250: Developing and Implementing Innovation-based Academic Content and Experiences for First-Year Low-Income Students (2024)

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Federal Grants 1 $941,348 total

NSF Co-PI Mar 2021 - Feb 2027

Innovation Training and Scholarships To Improve Student Retention and Graduation in STEM Fields

S-STEM-Schlr Sci Tech Eng&Math $941,348

Collaboration Network

8 Collaborators 2 Institutions 1 Country

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