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LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Scientific Writer

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD, is a Scientific Writer in the Strategic Communication, Education and Outreach Department at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Stories by LaToyia P. Downs

St. Jude On

Innovation and collaboration in drug development helps combat antibiotic resistance

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Explore how St. Jude researchers are tackling the silent pandemic of antibiotic resistance and pioneering the development of new drugs to address the growing threat.

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people in atrium
Outreach

St. Jude National Graduate Student Symposium is a catalyst for postdoc recruitment and career advancement

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Discover how the National Graduate Student Symposium fosters postdoc recruitment and career growth at St. Jude.

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large group of teens
Outreach

Student mentors add an extra level of support to High School Research Immersion Program

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how student mentors improve lab productivity and provide support during the St. Jude STEMM Education and Outreach High School Research Immersion Program.

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woman writing on glass board
St. Jude On

Behind the curtain: the key role of biostatistics in advancing clinical trials

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Explore how biostatistics drives the design and implementation of clinical trials at St. Jude.

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Illustrationn of a diverse group of people outside the National Institutes of Health
Outreach

Study explores emotional entanglement and belonging in a research immersion program

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn about a study exploring emotions and belonging in STEMM research immersion programs