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James R. Downing, MD

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James R. Downing, MD

James R. Downing, MD, is the president and chief executive officer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. View Full Bio.

Stories by James R. Downing

Genetic testing in childhood cancer: a Pediatric Cancer Genome Project update
Genetic testing in childhood cancer: a Pediatric Cancer Genome Project update
Research

Genetic testing in childhood cancer: a Pediatric Cancer Genome Project update

 James R. Downing, MD

Germline mutations can contribute to leukemia, retinoblastoma, and other pediatric cancers. Learn about advancements in the first landmark effort specifically designed to better understand these mutations and develop novel treatment methods.

Becoming the best pediatric cancer hospital for our patients
Becoming the best pediatric cancer hospital for our patients
Clinical

Becoming the best pediatric cancer hospital for our patients

 James R. Downing, MD

Find out what makes St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital the best pediatric cancer hospital in the nation.

On the Shoulders of a Giant: Honoring Donald Pinkel, MD - St. Jude Progress Blog
On the Shoulders of a Giant: Honoring Donald Pinkel, MD - St. Jude Progress Blog
Investigator Insights

On the shoulders of a giant

 James R. Downing, MD

To honor our past and future, St. Jude dedicates the Donald Pinkel, MD, Research Tower to recognize the institution’s first president and director.