Joseph Thompson Institution Verified

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Federal Grant PI

Professor

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

Department Chairs, College of Medicine

1 h-index 4 pubs 4 cited

Research Areas

Population-Based Analyses Healthcare Policy and Management Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Health disparities and outcomes Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

Links

Lab Website UAMS TRI Profile

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Joseph Thompson's research program focuses on population-based analyses of healthcare utilization and outcomes, particularly concerning the use of medical marijuana. He is also a Principal Investigator on a significant NSF Engines Development Award aimed at advancing equitable access to food and health technologies across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This multi-state initiative seeks to foster innovation and address disparities in these critical areas.

Thompson's work has received substantial federal funding, including a $407,301 NIH/NIDA grant for his studies on medical marijuana use and a $1,000,000 NSF grant for the Delta-focused health and food technology project. These awards underscore the scope and importance of his research in public health and regional development. He also maintains an active lab website to disseminate his research findings.

Metrics

h-index: 1
Publications: 4
Citations: 4

Selected Publications

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Certifications: Higher-Volume Physicians Associated With Less Evidence Of Care Coordination (2025) DOI

Federal Grants 2 $1,407,301 total

NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse Contact PI Sep 2021 - Jul 2024

Population-Based Analyses of Healthcare Utilization and Outcomes in Users of Medical Marijuana

National Institute on Drug Abuse $407,301 R01

NSF PI

NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing equitable access to food and health technologies in the Delta (AR, LA, MS)

NSF Engines - Type 1 $1,000,000

Grants & Funding

CHERNEW-Eval of Multipayer Payment Reform Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Pass Through: Harvard University Principal Investigator
NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS COVID-19 HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG POPULATIONS AT HIGH RISK, INCLUDING RACIAL & ETHNIC MINORITY POPULATIONS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Health Principal Investigator
Arkansas SCI 2007 Coverage Institute Development Grant Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Principal Investigator
Commonwealth Fund Quality Scorecard Review Forum Commonwealth Fund Principal Investigator
Arkansas Hospital Emergency Room Discharge Naloxone Program Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - Pass Through: Arkansas Department of Human Services Principal Investigator
Arkansas BMI Collection and Comprehensive School Health Report Project - Continuation - Continuation - Continuation Arkansas Department of Health Principal Investigator
Defining and Classifying Diseases & Risks Linked to Childhood Obesity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Principal Investigator
State Planning Grant Program - Multi-State Integrated Database (ADH Subaward) - Kevin Ryan now PI - formerly Joe Thompson Health Resources & Services Administration Principal Investigator