Amy L. Thompson

Dr. Amy L. Thompson is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Austin Peay State University. Her office is located in the Sundquist Science Complex (Room SSC D123), and she can be contacted at thompsona@apsu.edu or 931-221-6497.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Molecular and Biomedical Pharmacology, University of Kentucky (2005)
• B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science, Austin Peay State University (1999)

Research Focus: Her work bridges experimental pharmacology and clinical applications, with emphases on:

• Oncological applications of brown recluse spider venom
• Sodium channel mechanisms in cancer pathology
• Development of plant-based antimicrobial therapeutics

Publication Trends: Recent works demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth, including toxicology (spider venom diagnostics), pedagogical innovation (zombie-themed education frameworks), and public health policy (crisis response protocols). This reflects a unique integration of biomedical rigor with sociomedical commentary.