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Alex Generous, PhD
Senior Scientific Writer
Alex Generous, PhD, is a Senior Scientific Writer in the Strategic Communications, Education and Outreach Department at St. Jude.
Stories by Alex Generous
The ticking ‘epigenetic’ clock measures true biological age
Dive into research on the ‘epigenetic clock’ and learn how understanding it can help childhood cancer survivors.
Global effort improves patients’ quality of life through palliative care
St. Jude is collaborating to expand access to palliative care worldwide.
Blinatumomab added to chemotherapy improves survival for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
St. Jude scientists contributed to a phase 3 clinical trial showing that blinatumomab added to chemotherapy is effective against leukemia in adults.
Universal pneumonia vaccination is the result of decades of research
Through decades of research Elaine Tuomanen, MD, made crucial contributions to the creation of the first universal vaccine for pneumonia – now in clinical trials.
St. Jude BioHackathon solves complex research problems and advances participants careers
See how the St. Jude BioHackathon solves research problems and builds community.
Continuing a legacy of preventing and managing infections in children with catastrophic illnesses
Explore how St. Jude has and continues to lead infectious diseases research to prevent infections in children with compromised immune systems.
Shortening the gap between pediatric and adult care improves sickle cell outcomes
Closing the time gap between pediatric and adult care could have significant benefits for patients.
Global peer community sets standards to save vulnerable children from infectious diseases
St. Jude is helping train and make guidelines to prevent and treat infections during pediatric cancer treatment worldwide.
Boot camp trains sickle cell disease ‘pain crises champions’ to improve patient care
St. Jude and UTHSC are training nurses worldwide how to better care for people with sickle cell disease.
Long-acting injectable HIV drugs safe for treating adolescents
Learn how long-lasting drugs offer hope for adolescent with HIV.