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Maria Thompson

Maria Thompson, PhD has a background in molecular genetics and over 16 years of experience in pharmaceutical and diagnostics research and development. She has held a variety of roles including Head of Genome Wide Screening for Type 2 diabetes, Six Sigma Black Belt, and VP of Scientific Affairs. Dr. Thompson is a Principal Consultant at APEX Think, a private consulting company providing scientific and technical advisory services to clients across the life science industry. Dr. Thompson holds a BSc in Genetics and a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry from the Royal London School of Medicine, UK.
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Jul 29, 2013

At Scientist, we feel strongly about promoting Open Science and have sponsored a fantastic show on Mendelspod today: an interview with Dr Ethan...

Jul 25, 2013

An oncogene is a gene that can potentially cause cancer. RAS is a common class of oncogene and the focus of researchers worldwide, particularly at...

Jul 23, 2013

While the mouse may be king, it’s not the only show in town. Beyond the mouse, several other species are used as animal models of human disease...

Jul 18, 2013

Animal work is tricky business. First and foremost, it is expensive. It requires dedicated facilities. It also requires staff with expertise in...

Jul 16, 2013

Bio, Tech and Beyond has opened its doors in Carlsbad. The new facility is a hackerspace for do-it-yourself (DIY) scientists, engineers, and...

Jul 11, 2013

As previously discussed, there is great value in using in vivo models such as genetically modified mice and xenograft models for oncology research...

Jul 9, 2013

Peter G. Schultz and Bernard H. Munos Bring Valuable Experience as Company Continues Expansion SAN DIEGO, Calif. – July 8, 2013** – Scientist, the...

Jun 27, 2013

Xenograft is animal tissue implanted into a different species and is often used for evaluating treatment for disease and organ failure. Currently...

Jun 25, 2013

Mice and rats are go-to animal models for research. A recent report out of the European Union demonstrated the dominance of these rodents in...

Jun 20, 2013

Oncology research using genetically engineered mice (GEM) to express oncogenes and model cancers has grown exponentially in the past 30 years...