Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Microbiology
Howard University
2006
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Faculty
Faculty
Karl M Thompson, Ph.D. (He / His )
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director
Department/Office
- Microbiology
School/College
- College of Medicine
Additional Positions
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University Biosafety OfficerResearch Regulatory Compliance
Biography
Karl M. Thompson, Ph.D., is an associate professor of microbiology.
Education & Expertise
Education
Certificate
Advanced Bacterial Genetics
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Nutritional Sciences
Howard University
2000
Expertise
Microbiology, Bacterial Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Bacteriology, Bacterial Pathogenesis
Academics
Academics
Biology of Pathogens II
Microbiology Seminar (and Journal Club)
Special Topics in Microbiology
Research in Microbiology
Research
Research
Specialty
Bacterial Gene Regulation, RNA Biology, Bacteria-Host Interactions, and Cell BiologyFunding
Current
Grant Number: 1R35GM152163
Title: Epitranscriptomic and post-transcriptional regulation of the RNome in gram negative and firmicute bacteria
Funding Agency: National Institutes of General Medical Sciences - National Institutes of Health (NIGMS-NIH)
Term: 2024-2029
Amount ~ $2,000,000
Prior Support
National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Institutes of General Medical Sciences - National Institutes of Health (NIGMS-NIH)
Swedish Research Foundation
Howard University Medical Alumni Association (HUMAA)
Group Information
Current Members
Ph.D. Student Trainees of the Thompson Lab
Taylor Lofton (Microbiology)
Ryshonda Lewis (Microbiology)
Aicha Kaba (Microbiology)
Undergraduate Student Trainees of the Thompson Lab
Ananya Hota (Biology major, Karsh STEM Scholar and Goldwater Awardee Scholar)
Kaie Hall (Chemical Engineering major and Karsh STEM Scholar)
Makenna Davis (Chemistry major and Karsh STEM Scholar)
Sophie Lee (Biology major and Karsh STEM Scholar)
Olivia McGlaughlin (Biology major)
Kendall Buycks (Biology major)
Cai Malone (Chemical Engineering major and Karsh STEM Scholar)
Shaniah Smith (Computer Science major)
Ijenna Adibe (Biology major)
Kendal Pully (Biology major)
Past Members
Ph.D. Alumni of The Thompson Lab
Laricca London, Ph.D.
Mohammed Asiri, Ph.D.
Amer Al Ali, Ph.D.
Joseph I Aubee, Ph.D.
Jalisa Nurse, Ph.D.
Jamilah Alsulami, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Alumni of The Thompson Lab
Reni Olu, M.D. (Biology and Howard University College of Medicine Alumnus)
Abbigale Perkins (Biology Alumnus)
Adia Gomes (Biology / Psychology Alumnus)
Brittany Smith (Biology Alumnus)
Ilahi Creary-Miller (Biology Alumnus)
Bryce Collier (Political Science Alumnus)
Devante Kerr (Biology and Karsh STEM Alumnus - Goldwater Scholar)
Katelyn Robertson (Biology and Karsh STEM Alumnus - Goldwater Scholar)
Kalaila Pias, M.D. (Biology and Howard University College of Medicine B.S. / M.D. Alumnus)
Danae Byer (Biology Alumnus)
Sherese Brown (Biology Alumnus)
Briana Hernandez (Biology Alumnus)
Ilahi Creary-Miller (Biology Alumnus)
Alexandria Adigun (Biology and Karsh STEM Alumnus - Goldwater Scholar)
Olufolakemi Olusanya (Biology and Karsh STEM Alumnus - 1st Annual Rising Black Scholar Undergraduate Level Awardee from Cell Press)
Ayotimofe Idowu (Biology and Karsh STEM Scholars Alumnus)
Selama Tesfamariam (Biology and Karsh STEM Scholars Alumnus)
Olivia Sconyers (Biology and Karsh STEM Scholars Alumnus)
Deja Gaines (Biology Alumnus)
Elise Turner (Biology Alumnus)
Rehannon Caporale Harney (Psychology Alumnus)
