Joseph Thompson

Dr. Joseph Thompson holds the E. Paul & Frances H. Reiff Professorship of Biology at Franklin & Marshall College. He specializes in muscle physiology, biomechanics, and the study of marine invertebrates, leading the Thompson Lab which investigates musculoskeletal physiology and biomechanics in marine organisms.

Education

• A.B., Bowdoin College
• Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Research & Courses

His research is detailed on the Thompson Lab webpage, focusing on marine invertebrate biology. He teaches courses including BIO 220 (Principles of Physiology and Development), BIO 326 (Comparative Physiology), BIO 328 (Physical Biology), BIO 372 (Sports Physiology), and CNX 286 (Physiology of Sport).