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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

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Group of people in red shirts posing for a photo in front of a building
Outreach

Inspiring future data scientists through the legacy of Florence Nightingale

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude is using Florence Nightingale’s data science legacy to inspire students to explore careers in STEMM, especially data science and statistics.

Outreach

Bridging the gap in access to diagnostic testing for pediatric cancer in Mexico

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude Global and Mexico in Alliance with St. Jude are leading the Bridge Project to improve access to crucial diagnostic testing for children with cancer in the region.

St. Jude On

Pioneering 3D printing to advance pediatric cancer research

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Discover how researchers at St. Jude are using innovative 3D printing techniques to push the boundaries of cancer research.

Outreach

Students reflect on STEMM research immersion experience: “I want to be a role model”

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn about the transformative summer experience of students participating in the High School Research Immersion program at St. Jude.

Outreach

Turning stories into science: Integrating culture and communication into cancer care

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

The St. Jude Global Culture and Communication Transversal Program is bringing culture and patient-centered communication into pediatric cancer care worldwide.

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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