Dr. Terri Thompson is a Program Director at Answer ALS, the world’s most extensive ALS research data initiative. Since joining in 2015, she has been pivotal in managing data publication, crafting an accessible data portal, and managing research collaborations. With a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, focused on neurodegenerative disease from the University of California, Irvine, she brings expertise in data management and scientific research. At Answer ALS, Terri oversees data and research operations, research partnerships, collaborating with leading neurology and computational biology experts to ensure data quality and accessibility. Previously, she contributed to NASA’s GeneLab program and NIH/NINDS’s NeuroLINCS, enhancing space life science and neurological research. Her work is instrumental in advancing understanding and treatment of ALS, potentially benefiting countless individuals worldwide.
Terri holds a Ph.D. in Genetics/Biochemistry from University of California, Irvine and received her B.S. degree in Biology from Texas A&M. She did a postdoctoral fellowship with Lou Kunkel at Boston’s Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School and worked in industry developing sequencing technologies and building research tools.
Data & Technology
Multi-Omnics Analysis
IPS Cells & Motor Neurons
Clinic & enrollment