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Nancy L. Thompson, Ph.D., is a Professor Emerita in the departments of Medicine and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Brown University. She served as the inaugural Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in the Division of Biology and Medicine from January 2006 until her retirement in July 2010. Dr. Thompson was a founding co-Principal Investigator of Brown University's NIH-funded Maximize Student Development grant. Her research has focused on gene expression and molecular biomarkers related to hepatic cancer and injury, particularly the role of LAT1/CD98 amino acid transporters. Although she no longer directs a research laboratory, she remains active in educational initiatives aimed at improving professional development for students. Dr. Thompson’s major publications have explored various aspects of cancer biology and the molecular mechanisms underlying neoplasia. She has played a vital role in several training grants and educational programs aimed at enhancing diversity and ethical research practices.
Department: Department of Economics