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Daniel Blair, PhD

Assistant Member, St. Jude Faculty

Daniel Blair, PhD, is an assistant faculty member in the Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics at St. Jude. View full bio.

Stories by Daniel Blair

The path to cancer prevention Includes HPV vaccination
The path to cancer prevention Includes HPV vaccination
Outreach

The path to cancer prevention includes HPV vaccination

Heather Brandt, PhD

There’s a global push to increase HPV vaccination rates, and if successful, there are these future benefits everyone can enjoy.

A blend of art and math inspires Hankins’ science
A blend of art and math inspires Hankins’ science
Investigator Insights

A blend of art and math inspires Hankins’ science

Elizabeth Whittington

St. Jude highlights Jane Hankins, who offers insights into how the artistic side of medicine shaped her education to become a hematologist.

Blocking the progression of pre-leukemic disorders
Blocking the progression of pre-leukemic disorders
Research

Blocking the progression of pre-leukemic disorders

Erin Podolak, MA

Genetic changes in the biology of blood cells can lead them down a path to cancer. This researcher is figuring out how that happens.

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career
Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career
Investigator Insights

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights Valerie Crabtree who offers insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a psychology career.

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in
Outreach

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in

Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc

Just how effective are COVID vaccines? Should you get one? A virologist and an infectious diseases physician have answers to those questions and more.

Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all
Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all

Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all

Catherine G. Lam, MD, MPH

Read how St. Jude and the World Health Organization are partnering to save a million lives and reduce suffering for all.

An approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
An approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
Investigator Insights

Miller’s approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit

Chris Pennington

Shondra Miller, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, credits her parents for instilling a love of science.

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care
Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care
Clinical

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care

Arshia Madni, MD

Strengthening the doctor-patient bond requires a new way of thinking to help ensure open communication and the best possible care.

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients
COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients
Clinical

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients

Mary Powers

Research points to bone marrow transplant patients having the highest risk for severe complications from a COVID infection. Here’s what that means.

Investigator Insights

A lifetime dedicated to nursing care

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights these women in science and clinical care who offer insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a scientific or clinical career.