Background
Thompson, Larry James was born on September 6, 1952 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Larry James Thompson
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Larry James Thompson, American Journalist, editor, author. Dorothy Rider Pool fellow Yale University School Medical, 1977-1978. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Association Science Writers, District of Columbia Science Writers' Association (co-founder 1987, president 1989, board directors).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Kutztown University, 1976. Master of Science in Molecular Biology, Lehigh University, 1982.
Career
Reporter, The Morning Call, Allentown, 1976-1978; medical editor, The Morning Call, Allentown, 1978-1982; television writer, Med star Comm., Allentown, 1979-1985; science and medicine editor, San Jose (California) Mercury News, 1982-1984; assistant editor health, The Washington Post, 1984-1986; science editor health, The Washington Post, 1986-1992; television correspondent, Medical News Network, since 1993. Science Journal panelist Public Broadcasting Service, Washington, 1988-1989.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Association Science Writers, District of Columbia Science Writers' Association (co-founder 1987, president 1989, board directors).
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Son of James Kent and Carol Ann (Sopper) T. Divorced; children: Dana Wynne, Julia Marie.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1976
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1982
Career
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1976 - 1978
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1978 - 1982
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1979 - 1985
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1982 - 1984
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1984 - 1986
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1986 - 1992
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1993