HPV, Cancer, Asbestosis, Ergonomics of the Microscope, Silicosis
Licensures and Certifications
Certified in the Hologic Imager Technology
Sponsoring Organization: Hologic
Date Obtained: 2009-06-01
Certification In Thin Prep Cytology
Sponsoring Organization: Cytyc
Date Obtained: 2000-07-01
Certified Cytotechnologist
Sponsoring Organization: IAC
Date Obtained: 1974-01-01
Certified Cytotechnologist
Sponsoring Organization: ASCP
Date Obtained: 1969-01-01
Articles
Thompson, S. K. A Brief Overview of Crystalline Silica, October 2009. Chemical Health and Safety
Thompson, S. K., and Mason, E. (2007). Ergonomic Considerations for Microscopy.
Thompson, S. K., and Mason, E. (2007). Ergonomics in the Laboratory: Identification of Hidden Indirect Cost. Clinical Leadership and Management Review
Thompson, S. K., Mason, E., and Dukes, S. (2007). Erogonomics and Cytotechnologists. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Thompson, S. K., and Mason, E. (2004). Cytotechnologist Workload. Laboratory Medicine
Thompson, S. K., Mason, E., and Dukes, S. (2003). Ergonomics and Cytotechnologists: Reported musculoskeletal discomfort. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 29,
Thompson, S. K., and Mason, E. (2003). Abestos related malignancy: Mesothelioma. Chemical Health and Safety, 10 (1),
Thompson, S. K. (2003). Recruitment: "It's Never Too Late to Start".
Thompson, S. K., and Mason, E. (2003). Ergonomics in the Laboratory: Identification of Hidden Indirect Costs. Clinical Laboratory Management Association/ American Society for Clinical Pathology Journal
Thompson, S. K. (2002). "It's Never Too Early To Start". ACTA CYTOLOGICA
Thompson, S. K., and Mason, E. (2002). Asbestosis. Chemical Health and Safety, 9 (5),
Thompson, S. K. (2002). Personality Type of Cytotechnologist as Determined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Thompson, S. K., and Mason, E. (2002). Asbestos: Mineral and Fibers. Chemical Health and Safety, 9 (4),
Thompson, S. K., Burja, I. T., Sawyer, W. L., and Shurbaji, M. S. (1999). Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance on Cervical Smears: a Study with Cytohistologic Correlation. ACTA CYTOLOGICA, 43 (3),
Thompson, S. K., Burja, I. T., and Brown, E. J. (1996). Cytologic Diagnosis of Ki-1 Lymphoma in Pleural and Peritoneal Effusions: A Case Report. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 17 (2),
Thompson, S. K., Mullins, R. K., Coogan, P. C., and Shrubaji, M. S. (1994). ParanuclearBlue Inclusions: An Aid in the Cytopathologic Diagnosis of Primary and Metastatic Pulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 10 (4),
Thompson, S. K., Dornfield, J. M., and Shurbaji, M. S. (1992). Radiation -Induced Changes in the Breast: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall on Fine Needle Aspiration. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 8 (1),
Thompson, S. K., Powers, J., Farnum, J. B., Brooks, S. K., Laucirica, R., and Whitson, M. L. (1990). Remote Metastases from Uveal Melanoma: Report of Two Cases and a Review of Literature. Journal of Tennessee Medical Association
Thompson, S. K., Laucirica, R., Farnum, J. B., Kalin, G. B., and Youngberg, G. A. (1989). False Positive Diagnosis in Fine Needle Aspiration of a Atypical Warthin's Tumor: Histochemical Differential Stains for Cytodiagnosis. Diagnostics Cytopathology, 5 (4),
Thompson, S. K., and Valicenti, J. F. (1977). Psammoma Bodies of Benign Endometrial Origin in Cervicovaginal Cytology. ACTA CYTOLOGICA, 21 (4),
Presentations
Chromatin-associated Protein Networks as Potential Biomarkers for Lung Adenocarcinoma
Conference Name: American Society for Cytopathology
Sponsoring Organization: American Society for Cytopathology
Location: Denver, CO
Date: November, 2009
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Presenter & Author
Relaying Research Findings to Affected Populations
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Date: June, 2008
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E.
Complex Modeling of Histone-Mediated Apoptosis and Effect on Chromatin Accumulation
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, VA
Date: April, 2008
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Thomas, S. W. Bonchev, D. Cheng, C. K. Jovanovic-Vuskovic, N.
Subcutaneos Cyst od the Foot: Asymptomatic Chromomycosis Diagnosed by FNA
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, VA
Date: April, 2008
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Identifying potential lung cancer protein biomarkers by bioinformatics and mass spectrometry
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Date: March, 2008
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Hentosh, P. Thomas, S. Bonchev, D. Hill, K. Hatcher, P. Kier, L. Peffley, D. M.
Alternative Soluction for Finding Employment for Graduating Students
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Location: Houston, TX
Date: November, 2007
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Ergonomic Improvements for Microscopy in the Health care Industry
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Location: Orlando, FL
Date: June, 2007
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E.
Complex Modeling of Histone-Mediated Apoptosis and Effect on Chromatin Accumulation
Conference Name:
Location: Toronto, ON
Date: November, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Thomas, S. W. Bonchev, D. Cheng, C. K. Jovanovic-Vuskovic, N.
Complex Modeling of Histone-Mediated Apoptosis and Effect on Chromatin Accumulation
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Location: Toronto, On, Canada
Date: November, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Thomas, S. W. Bonchev, D. Cheng, C. K. Jovanovic-Vuskovic, N.
Subcutaneous Cyst of the Foot: Asymptomatic Chromomycosis Diagnosed by FNA
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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Date: November, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Subcutaneous Cyst of the Foot: Asymptomatic Chromomycosis Diagnosed by FNA
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Location: Toronto, ON
Date: November, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
A Novel Method to Stimulate Complex Networks of Apoptosis in Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, VA
Date: April 5, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Thomas, S. W. Bonchev, D. Kier, L. Chang, C. K.
Asbestos: Minerals and Fibers
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, VA
Date: April 5, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
A Novel Method to Stimulate Complex Networks of Apoptosis in Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
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Date: April 2, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Thomas, S. W. Bonchev, D. Kier, L. Chang, C. K.
A Novel Method to Stimulate Complex Networks of Apoptosis in Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
Conference Name:
Location: Norfolk, VA
Date: March 31, 2006
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Thomas, S. W. Bonchev, D. Kier, L. Chang, C. K.
Oral Cancer In the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: 2005
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Loftin, K. C. Darby, M. Plichta, S. B. Kumar, S. U. Abbey, L. M.
Oral Cancer In the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Location: Washingotn, DC
Date: November, 2004
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Loftin, K. C. Darby, M. Plichta, S. B. Kumar, S. U. Abbey, L. M.
Microscopy Ergonomics
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, VA
Date: March, 2004
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E.
Oral Cancer In the Commonwealth of Virginia
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, VA
Date: March, 2004
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Loftin, K. C. Darby, M. Plitcha, S. B. Kumar, S. U. Abbey, L. M.
Ergonomic Considerations for Microscopy
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Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: November, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. mason, E.
Cytotechnologist Workload
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Location: Orlando, FL
Date: November, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E.
"Afternoon Cytotechnology Program": A New Concept in Cytoechnology Education
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Location: Orlando, FL
Date: November, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Microscopy Ergonomics
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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Date: October, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E.
Personality Types of Cytotechnolocist as Determined by the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI)
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Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Date: October, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Recruitment: "It's Never Too Early to Start"
Conference Name:
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Date: October, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Ergonomics in the Laboratory: Identification of Hidden Indirect Cost
Conference Name:
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Date: June, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E.
Cytotechnology Recruitment: "It's Never Too early to Start"
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk. Virginia
Date: March 26, 2003
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Cytotechnology Recruitment: "It's Never Too Early To Start"
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Date: November, 2002
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Ergonomics and Cytopathology: Upper Extremilty Discomfort
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Date: November, 2002
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E. Dukes, S.
Asbestos: Minerals and Fibers
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Location: Washington, DC
Date: October, 2002
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Personality Type of Cytotechnologists as Determinsed by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Conference Name:
Location: Washingotn, DC
Date: October, 2002
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Personality Type of Cytotechnologists as Determined by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Date: March, 2002
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Ergonomics and Cytotechnologists: Reported Muscular Skeletal Discomfort
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Date: March 21, 2001
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E. Dukes, S.
Pilot Study to Validate a Method of Early Pregnancy in the Dog
Conference Name: Old Dominion University
Sponsoring Organization: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Date: March 21, 2001
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mason, E.
Atypical Glandular Cells of Undertermined Significance on Cervical Smears: A Study with Cytohistologic Correlation
Conference Name:
Location: Boston, MA
Date: November 5, 1998
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Burja, I. T. Sawyer, W. L. Shurbaji, M. S.
New Developments of Cytology on Both Sides of the Pond
Conference Name: University of Warwick
Sponsoring Organization: University of Warwick
Location: Coventry, England
Date: April 13, 1996
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K.
Paranuclear Blue Inclusions: An Aid in the Cytopathological Diagnosis of Primary and Metastatic Pulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma
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Location: Orlando, FL
Date: October 15, 1993
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Mullins, R. K. Coogan, P. C. Shurbaji, M. s.
A Bold New Concept in Cytotechnology Education- The Four Year Cyto/Histo Program at MUSC
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Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: November 6, 1984
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Sparks, P. A.
Case Report: Malignant Histiocytosis in Urinary Cytology
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Location: New York City. NY
Date: November 8, 1974
Authors/Presenters: Thompson, S. K. Brown, F. M.
2002: Alpha Eta Honor Society, Old Dominion University
1995: Award for Service, American Society for Cytotechnology
1996: Award for Service, East Tennessee Associtaion of Cytologists of Great Britain
1984: Award for Service, South Carolina Society of Cytology
1987: Award for Service, Southern Association of Cytotechnologists
2005: Award for Service, Virginia Society of Cytology
1985: Award for Teaching Activities, Medical University of South Carolina
2003: Best Research Poster, ASAHP
2008: Best Research Poster, Molecular Medicine Conference
2006: Distinguished Alumni Award, Medical University of South Carolina
2004: Favorite Professor, Delta Sigma Lambda
1996: Honorary Membership, National Association of Cytologists of Great Britain
2006: Key Opinion Leader, Cytec Corporation
2006: Marquis Who's Who listing
2006: Norfolk Representor, Empire Who's Who of Women in Education, Honors Edition
1987: Order of Omega Honorary Greek Organization, east Tennessee State University
2003: W. Gene Hirshfield Faculty Excellence Award, Old Dominion University
Award for Service, Virginia Society of Cytology
First Cytotechnologist to be Appointed, State medial Laboratory Board