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Erin Podolak, MA

Erin Podolak

Science Writer

Erin Podolak, MA, is a science writer in the Department of Strategic Communication, Education and Outreach.

Stories by Erin Podolak

Jason Rosch, PhD
Jason Rosch, PhD
Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Jason Rosch, PhD

Erin Podolak, MA and Jason Rosch, PhD

Learn what inspired Jason Rosch, PhD, to a career in science studying host-pathogen interactions.

Heather Conklin, PhD
Heather Conklin, PhD
Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Heather Conklin, PhD

Erin Podolak, MA and Heather Conklin, PhD

Learn about what drives Heather Conklin, PhD, to study cognitive function and cognitive rehabilitation strategies in childhood brain tumor survivors.

St. Jude On Bone Marrow Failure illustration
St. Jude On Bone Marrow Failure illustration
St. Jude On

Tailoring treatment for bone marrow failure syndromes

Erin Podolak, MA

Learn more about how the bone marrow failure team integrate science and care.

Global TRM illustration
Global TRM illustration
Research

Addressing treatment-related mortality: Student’s research spotlights need for supportive care

Erin Podolak, MA

Gathering data increases understanding of treatment-related mortality in low- and middle-income countries.

illustration depicting degraded cancer
illustration depicting degraded cancer
St. Jude On

Targeted protein degradation to treat cancer

Erin Podolak, MA

St. Jude scientists are degrading proteins to treat cancer.

Anang Shelat and Christopher Tinkle
Anang Shelat and Christopher Tinkle
Research

Targeting DNA damage repair gives radiation therapy a boost

Erin Podolak, MA

Inhibiting DNA damage repair alongside radiation therapy can treat brain tumors.

Cancer on planet illustration
Cancer on planet illustration
Research

Metastatic cancer cells thrive in harsh microenvironments

Erin Podolak, MA

Like a journey through space, metastatic cells have to adapt to spread throughout the body.

Data driven progress illustration
Data driven progress illustration
Research

Data-driven science helps researchers design new protein interactions

Erin Podolak, MA

With a comprehensive approach to thinking about data, St. Jude scientists are fueling progress.

Lab table
Lab table
Research

Liver toxicity and ALL: Genomics drive variability between patients

Erin Podolak, MA

Research reveals how inherited genetic variants can contribute to liver toxicity after chemotherapy.

St. Jude on Genetics Molecular Groups
St. Jude on Genetics Molecular Groups
St. Jude On

Genetics: The myth of the monolith: How molecular groups can improve cancer care

Erin Podolak, MA

St. Jude scientists are fueling progress by studying the molecular groups of different cancers.