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David H. Thompson

Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1966
Lipid Membrane Structure and BehaviorRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry

Publications

291

Citations

10,155

Est. group size

~6

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

61

Publishing since 1966

Research summary
AI-generated

David H. Thompson's research spans chemistry and biology, focusing on developing drug delivery systems such as lipid nanoparticles and polymer-based carriers, along with methods for manufacturing pharmaceuticals more efficiently and continuously. His work also touches on protein and lipid biochemistry, including cell membrane behavior and disease-related cellular processes. This research combines synthetic chemistry, process engineering, and biomedical applications aimed at improving drug formulation and targeted delivery.

Lipid nanoparticles and drug deliveryContinuous-flow and green pharmaceutical manufacturingProtein and lipid biochemistryNanoparticle surface chemistry and targetingHigh-throughput experimentation in organic synthesis

Publication output has gradually declined from 14 papers/year in 2017 to around 4-7 per year in recent years, suggesting a slowing but still active research pace.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 5.2/year recently
2017: 14 publications14172018: 12 publications182019: 9 publications192020: 7 publications202021: 5 publications212022: 7 publications222023: 4 publications232024: 4 publications242025: 4 publications252026: 7 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Organic Process Research & Development×7
  • Scientific Reports×4
  • Biomacromolecules×4
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences×3
  • Chemical Science×2
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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