My Locations
Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Expertise & Training
Eric M Thompson, MD
5 minsEric M. Thompson, MD, Pediatric Neurosurgeon from Siteman Cancer Center discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric brain tumors, including the latest surgical approaches and personalized care for children with brain and spinal tumors.
Clinical Expertise
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, T.S. Park, MD, Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, WashU Medicine
Board Certification
- 2017: American Board of Neurological Surgery
- 2018: American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery
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
Education
- 2002: BS, Duke University, Durham, NC
- 2006: MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Research & Selected Publications
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.
Research Publications