Annette Thompson

Medical Technologist
Office of Pathology, Department of Microbiology

First UTSW job: Working as a Medical Technologist. This is the only job I have ever had at UTSW.

Best memory: At the former St. Paul University Hospital during Mardi Gras, the late Dr. Gary Howard Burgess would pass out those colorful beads to everyone in the lab.

Best part of my job: Helping physicians and patients by providing good-quality results.

How co-workers describe me: Quiet and always helpful.

Recipe for success: Being conscientious, open-minded, and willing to accept changes.

What energizes me at work: It never gets boring. The world of Microbiology is constantly changing.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Playing the flute. It has such a beautiful sound.

Hobby or passion: Reading and watching sports such as baseball, football, basketball, and tennis.