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BS, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hendrix College
BS, Biology, University of Louisiana-Lafayette.
BS, Biology (Genetics), University of Kansas
MS, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (2018)
PhD, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (2022)
Dissertation: Etv6 as a Major Regulator of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cell Maintenance
BS, Biology, Texas Christian University
BS, Biology and Chemistry, Bemidji State University
MS, Biology, Bemidji State University
BS,. Biology and Chemistry, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
MS, Biology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
BS, Neuroscience, Rhodes College
BS, Biomedical Engineering, (Chemistry minor), Mississippi State University
BS, Mathematics and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Clarkson University
MS, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
BS, Chemistry and Biology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2020, PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Dissertation: Applied multi-dimensional genomics of relapsed medulloblastoma
Additional credentials:
BS, Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Pennsylvania
MS, Physics, University of Pennsylvania
MS, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Medical Student, UT Center for the Health Sciences
BS, Biology, University of Western Ontario
MS, Microbiology, University of Manitoba
BS, Biological Sciences, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
BS. Biotechnology, Molecular Bioscience, Rochester Institute of Technology
BS, Biology, Northeastern University
BS, Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
BS, Biology, Bemidji State University
PhD, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
BS, Cell and Molecular Biology, Northeastern University
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2020, PhD in Biomedical Sciences
Dissertation: Investigation of Specificity Determinants for CD8 T Cell Epigenetic Reprogramming
Additional credentials:
BS, Chemistry and Biology, Iona College
MD, Chicago Medical School
St. Jude Degree(s): MS Biomedical Sciences (2021)
Additional credentials: BS, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Math minor), University of Richmond
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
St. Jude Degree(s): MS, Biomedical Sciences
Additional credentials: BS, Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara
Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico
St. Jude Degree(s): MS, Biomedical Sciences (2019)
Additional Credentials: BS, Neuroscience, Washington State University
Hometown: Munich, Germany
BS, Biology (Minors in Chemistry, Psychology, Childhood Studies), Case Western Reserve University
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MD, Gazi University, Ankara, Republic of Turkey
Specialist Certificate, General Pediatrics - Hacettepe University, Ankara, Republic of Turkey
Head, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale, Ghana
Hometown: Tamale, Ghana
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
MD (2014), King Edward Medical College/Punjab University Lahore
Diploma (1998) The Post Graduate Medical Institute Lahore/Punjab University
Children's Hospital Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Hometown: Lahore Punjab Pakistan
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MD (1994), University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Head, Section of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines
Hometown: Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MBBCh (2001) Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
MBA (2010) University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Health Management and Research Unit Manager, Center for Development Services, Cairo, Egypt
Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MD, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China (2013)
PhD, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China (2017)
Attending physician, pediatric oncology, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center (SCMC) /National Children’s Medical Center–Shanghai (NCMCS)
Hometown: Shanghai, China
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru (2012 and 2014), Pediatrics training
MD (2007), Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo, Lambayeque, Peru
Pediatric Oncologist, National Cancer Institute (INEN), Lima, Peru
Hometown: Lima Peru
Pediatric Oncology Degree: Hospital Infantil de México/ Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2003)
Pediatrics Degree: Hospital Infantil de México/ Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2001)
Medical Degree: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (1997)
Professor at Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán and a pediatric oncologist at Hospital General O’Horán; member, MAS steering committee and St. Jude Global Alliance Regional Advisory Committee for Latin America.
Hometown: Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MBBS (2006), University of Colombo
MD (2011), Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo
National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka
Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MD, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (2004)
Oncology Unit coordinator and head of Onco-Pediatric Palliative Care program, Dr. Robert Reid Cabral Children’s Hospital, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Pediatric Center Director of the National Cancer Institute Rosa Emilia Sánchez Pérez de Tavares (INCART)
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
MD, Carlos J Finlay University of Medical Sciences of Camagüey, Cuba
Head, Pediatric Oncology Department, Saint-Damien Hospital, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
Diploma (2014), Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
MD (2009), Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
Head, Pediatric Oncology, Jimma Medical Center
Hometown: Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
MS (2019), Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
BS (2014), Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
Hometown: Kano Nigeria
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
Fellowship - The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MS (2009), Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
MD (2007), Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
Hometown: Lviv, Ukraine
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MD, Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru (2010)
Pediatric oncologist at the National Cancer Institute (Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas)
Pediatric Leukemia Committee Coordinator for Peru
Hometown: Lima, Peru
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
BS, Medical Technology, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, Philippines (1986)
MD, West Visayas State University, Iloilo City, Philippines (1991)
Head, Children’s Cancer Institute at Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City, Philippines
Hometown: Davao City, Philippines
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MD (2012), University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Radiation Oncologist
University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Hometown: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Education
MSc: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru (2015)
Medical degree: Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, La Habana, Cuba (2007)
National Consultant, Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer at the Pan American Health Organization in Peru
Hometown: Lima, Peru
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery (MBCHB) – University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya (2005)
Masters of Medicine, Pediatrics and Child Health – University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya (2012)
Consultant Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist, Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya
Post Graduate Diploma Hospital and Healthcare Management: Uganda Management Institute (2020)
BSc Nursing: The Aga Khan University, Uganda (2017)
Diploma Nursing: Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery, Uganda (2011)
Senior Pediatric Oncology Nurse and Deputy Patient Manager, Uganda Cancer Institute
Hometown: Seeta, Mukono Uganda
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MA, Public International Law, Kyiv National University, Institute of International Relations, Kyiv, Ukraine (2003)
PhD, Public International Law, Kyiv National University, Institute of International Relations, Kyiv, Ukraine (2006)
LLM, Business Law, University of London, London, United Kingdom (2009)
MA, Nonprofit Management, Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine (2020)
Program Director, Tabletochki
Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine
ISQua Fellowship: Dublin 2/ Ireland (2021)
Master of Pediatrics and Child Health: University of Rwanda, Kigali /Rwanda (2016)
MD, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery: University of Rwanda, Kigali/Rwanda (2012)
Pediatric Consultant, Doctors with Africa CUAMM
Hometown: Kigali, Rwanda
MMed in Pediatrics: University of the Free State, RSA, 2012
Medical Degree: University of the Pretoria, RSA, 2003
Consultant Pediatric Oncologist for the Northern Cape, South Africa, University of the Free State.
Hometown: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
BS (2013), Universidad de Costa Rica
General Medical Doctor
National Children Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica
Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
BS (2014), The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
BSN (1994), The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Head, Pediatric Nursing Department, Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Hometown: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
FCPS (Radiotherapy): College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (2014)
MBBS: Dow Medical College (2007)
Assistant Professor, Head of Radiation Oncology, The Aga Kahn University, Karachi, Pakistan
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MD (2003), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
DM (2011), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Professor, Medical and Pediatric Oncology
Chennai Cancer Institute, Chennai, India
Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Pediatric Neuro-oncology Fellowship: Princess Margaret Hospital, Perth, Australia (2017)
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship: Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (2016), University Malaya Medical Center, Malaysia (2012-2015)
Master of Pediatrics (MMED, Paeds): University Malaya, Malaysia (2006 and 2010)
Medical Degree (MD): University Science Malaysia, Malaysia (2002)
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist at the Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Malaysia.
Hometown: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
MS (2008), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
BS (2002), Shree Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule, India
Associate Professor, Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
Hometown: Dhule, Maharashtra, India
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MD, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (1997)
Senior Consultant, Head of Department of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Indus Hospital & Health Network
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MD, MSc (2000), University of Jordan
Pediatric Hem/Onc & HSCT Fellowship (2004), Sydney Children’s Hospital, University of New South Wales
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MD (2008), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Coordinator of Pediatric Emergency Room
Hospital Infantil Teletón de Oncología, Teletón México
Hometown: Queretaro, Mexico
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2022, MS in Global Child Health
MSc (2011), National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
MD (2004), St. Andrew Major University, La Paz, Bolivia
Head, Infectious Diseases Unite, Hospital del Niño Ovidio Aliaga Uria in La Paz, Bolivia.
Hometown: La Paz, Bolivia
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MBBS, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, Nigeria (2007).
Consultant Paediatrician (Haematology/Oncology) and Research Fellow at the Clinical Sciences Department of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
Hometown: Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Master’s International Senior Management: Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain (2021)
Master’s Endoscopic Surgical Techniques: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (2012)
Pediatric Surgery: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima (2005)
Medical Degree: Universidad San Martin de Porres, Lima (2001)
Member, Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño (INSN); lead, Peruvian Pediatric Surgical Oncology Committee of the national Ministry of Health; pediatric surgery professor, Universidad Ricardo Palma in Peru.
Hometown: Lima, Peru
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MD (2006), National University of San Marcos, Lima, Peru
National Consultant
Global Initiative of Childhood Cancer, PAHO Peru
Hometown: Lima, Peru
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2021, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials:
MD (2008), University San Carlos De Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist
Unidad Nacional de Oncologia Pediatrica, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Hometown: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Fellowship: Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology – Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, Haryana, India (2019)
Specialty Certificate: Pediatrics and Child Health – University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia (2015)
Medical Degree: University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia (2010)
Pediatric hematology oncology consultant at the University of Gondar Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Hometown: Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Global Child Health
Additional Credentials
MD, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil (2001)
Head of pediatric oncology, Santa Casa De Belo Horizonte
Hometown: Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Assistant Professor, Emory University/Grady Memorial Hospital and Children’s Hospital Atlanta
Clinical Fellow, Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Assistant Professor of Oncology, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Louis University
Advanced Image Processing Specialist, Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2023, MS in Clinical Investigations
Additional Credentials:
MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
Director, Psychiatry Division, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Instructor, Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2023, MS in Clinical Investigations
Additional Credentials
MD, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Assistant Member, Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Degree(s)
Year: 2023, MS in Clinical Investigations
Additional Credentials:
MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangalore, India
Assistant Member, Bone Marrow Transplant, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Degree(s):
Year: 2023, MS in Clinical Investigations
Additional credentials: MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
Postdoctoral Fellow, Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital