Eric Thompson, MD

Eric Thompson, MD

Neurosurgeon, Pediatric Surgeon

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Research Interest

The Thompson Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of and treatment for leptomeningeal dissemination of pediatric brain tumors, focusing on the Abelson family of nonreceptor tyrosine kinases (ABL1 and ABL 2). The lab also develops immunotherapies to treat malignant pediatric brain tumors, focusing on peptide vaccines that target CMV antigens. Dr. Eric Thompson is also the Principal Investigator of multiple investigator initiated clinical trials of immunotherapy to treat malignant pediatric brain tumors.

Education

  • 2002: BS, Duke University, Durham, NC
  • 2006: MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE

Training

  • 2006 - 2013: Neurological Surgery Residency, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, OR
  • 2008 - 2011: Neuro-Oncology Research Fellowship , Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, OR
  • 2013 - 2014: Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON

Board Certification

  • 2017: American Board of Neurological Surgery
  • 2018: American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Contact Information

  • Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

    1 Children's Place
    St. Louis, MO 63110

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