Anne Thompson Anne Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Portland State University. Anne received her PhD from the MIT- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program in Biological Oceanography and has held positions at UC Santa Cruz, BD Biosciences, and the Institute for Systems Biology. As a microbial oceanographer, Anne's goal is to advance understanding of how microorganisms in the Earth’s vast oceans contribute to energy and carbon flow on our planet. Outside of research Anne loves being a mom and getting out in and on the ocean, sailing, surfing, and exploring with friends and family.PSU 2026 Early Career Research AwardNarrative Non-Fiction Writing: Author webpageInterview with Mark Martin for Matters MicrobialInstitute for Systems Biology - Systems Thinker Profile2024-2026 American Society for Microbiology Distinguished LecturerAnne's Google Scholar Profile