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Mindy Thompson, MBA, CCRP, RT(R) (ARRT)

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(859) 562-0902
msthom9@uky.edu
741 S Limestone, Biomedical Biological Sciences Research Building (BBSRB) B034

Positions

  • Research Navigation Specialist

College Unit(s)

Biography and Education

Biography

Mindy serves as a Research Navigation Specialist at the University of Kentucky, where she provides vital support to researchers by guiding them through the complexities of the research lifecycle. In this role, she is the primary point of contact for inquiries related to research best practices and compliance with regulatory standards. Mindy takes pride in connecting research teams with essential resources and fostering collaborative relationships across departments to ensure the highest quality and ethical standards in research. 
 

Professional Service

  • Registration Coordinator, SOCRA KY Chapter
  • Wellness Committee Member, UK 91小黄车
  • Women's Forum Awards & Recognition Committee Secretary, University of Kentucky
  • Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Member, University of Kentucky
  • Institutional Review Board Member (IRB), University of Kentucky

Education

  • MBA, Business Administration, Northern Kentucky University
  • BS, Health Sciences, Northern Kentucky University
  • CCRP Certification, Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)
  • RT(R) Certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • Kentucky Radiation License, Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (KBMIRT)

Selected Publications

  • Vaidya GN, Kolodziej A, Stoner B, Galaviz JV, Cao X, Heier K, Thompson M, Birks E, Campbell K. Bedside ultrasound of the internal jugular vein to assess fluid status and right ventricular function: The POCUS-JVD study. Am J Emerg Med. 2023 Aug;70:151-156. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2023.05.042. Epub 2023 Jun 6. PMID: 37307660.
  • Tanner BCW, Awinda PO, Agonias KB, Attili S, Blair CA, Thompson MS, Walker LA, Kampourakis T, Campbell KS. Sarcomere length affects Ca2+ sensitivity of contraction in ischemic but not non-ischemic myocardium. J Gen Physiol. 2023 Mar 6;155(3):e202213200. doi: 10.1085/jgp.202213200. Epub 2023 Jan 12. PMID: 36633584; PMCID: PMC9859763.
  • Awinda PO, Ma W, Turner KL, Zhao J, Gong H, Thompson MS, Campbell KS, Irving TC, Tanner BCW. MgADP Promotes Myosin Head Movement toward Actin at Low [Ca2+] to Increase Force Production and Ca2+-Sensitivity of Contraction in Permeabilized Porcine Myocardial Strips. Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Dec 1;23(23):15084. doi: 10.3390/ijms232315084. PMID: 36499408; PMCID: PMC9737397.
  • Milburn GN, Moonschi F, White AM, Thompson M, Thompson K, Birks EJ, Campbell KS. Prior Freezing Has Minimal Impact on the Contractile Properties of Permeabilized Human Myocardium. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 May 17;11(10):e023010. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.121.023010. Epub 2022 May 10. PMID: 35535623; PMCID: PMC9238558.