Joanne Thompson

Publication List Details

Period

1983 - 2008

Number

17

Co-Authors

Transformation of the rodent malaria parasite Plasmodium chabaudiand generation of a stable fluorescent line PcGFPCON (2008)

Reece, Sarah E, Thompson, Joanne

Abstract Background The rodent malaria parasite Plasmodium chabaudi has proven of great value in the analysis of fundamental aspects of host-parasite-vector interactions implicated in disease...

Rapid and specific biotin labelling of the erythrocyte surface antigens of both cultured and ex-vivo Plasmodiumparasites (2007)

Sharling, Lisa, Sowa, Kordai MP, Thompson, Joanne, Kyriacou, Helen M, Arnot, David E

Abstract Background Sensitive detection of parasite surface antigens expressed on erythrocyte membranes is necessary to further analyse the molecular pathology of malaria. This study describes a...

Implementing referral guidelines: lessons from a negative outcome cluster randomised factorial trial in general practice (2006)

Jiwa, Moyez, Skinner, Paul, Coker, Akinoso, Shaw, Lindsey, Campbell, Michael J, Thompson, Joanne

Abstract Background Few patients with lower bowel symptoms who consult their general practitioner need a specialist opinion. However data from referred patients suggest that those who are referred...

Molecular interactions between Anopheles stephensi midgut cells and Plasmodium berghei: the time bomb theory of ookinete invasion of mosquitoes

Han, Yeon Soo, Thompson, Joanne, Kafatos, Fotis C., Barillas-Mury, Carolina

We present a detailed analysis of the interactions between Anopheles stephensi midgut epithelial cells and Plasmodium berghei ookinetes during invasion of the mosquito by the parasite. In this...

Psychological treatment for insomnia in the management of long-term hypnotic drug use: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

Morgan, Kevin, Dixon, Simon, Mathers, Nigel, Thompson, Joanne, Tomeny, Maureen

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical and cost impact of providing cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for insomnia (comprising sleep hygiene, stimulus control, relaxation and cognitive therapy...

Molecular interactions between Anopheles stephensi midgut cells and Plasmodium berghei: the time bomb theory of ookinete invasion of mosquitoes

Han, Yeon Soo, Thompson, Joanne, Kafatos, Fotis C., Barillas-Mury, Carolina

We present a detailed analysis of the interactions between Anopheles stephensi midgut epithelial cells and Plasmodium berghei ookinetes during invasion of the mosquito by the parasite. In this...

Psychological treatment for insomnia in the management of long-term hypnotic drug use: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.

Morgan, Kevin, Dixon, Simon, Mathers, Nigel, Thompson, Joanne, Tomeny, Maureen

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical and cost impact of providing cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for insomnia (comprising sleep hygiene, stimulus control, relaxation and cognitive therapy...

Functional Characterization of the Plasmodium falciparum and P. berghei Homologues of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factorâ–¿

Augustijn, Kevin D., Kleemann, Robert, Thompson, Joanne, Kooistra, Teake, Crawford, Carina E., Reece, Sarah E., ...

Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a mammalian cytokine that participates in innate and adaptive immune responses. Homologues of mammalian MIF have been discovered in parasite species...