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Alex Generous, PhD

Alex Generous, PhD

Senior Scientific Writer

Alex Generous, PhD, is a Senior Scientific Writer in the Strategic Communications, Education and Outreach Department at St. Jude.

Stories by Alex Generous

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St. Jude avian flu hunters’ annual data collection provides context for ongoing pandemic

Alex Generous, PhD

See how St. Jude collects avian influenza samples to stay a step ahead of the virus.

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St. Jude Cloud visualizations empower scientist’s work

Alex Generous, PhD

One scientist’s experience making high quality visualization with the St. Jude Cloud.

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Gene editing holds the promise of a sickle cell cure

Alex Generous, PhD

Explore genome editing approaches to cure sickle cell disease.

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Ramilo brings RSV expertise to St. Jude

Alex Generous, PhD

Discover Ramilo's plans for St. Jude RSV research.

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Visualization and analysis tools break down barriers for big data

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude is at the forefront of creating tools to visualize and analyze genomic data.

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Genetic predispositions can drive cancer but are not destiny for patients

Alex Generous, PhD

Scientists at St. Jude are leading the way on understanding cancer predisposition and the way that inherited genetics can inform patient care.

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Childhood cancer genetics: A legacy of groundbreaking work drives St. Jude forward

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a rich history of research on genetics stemming from the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project and reverberating through laboratories today.

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Math test points metastatic breast cancer treatment in the right direction

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude computational biologists created a computational score predicting cancer drug sensitivity to HDAC6 inhibitors in a promising phase Ib clinical trial.

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New model mimics progression of pediatric bone marrow failure

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude scientists have created the first model that faithfully recapitulates details of pediatric bone marrow failure.

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It’s in the genes: research reveals obstacles on the road to health for cancer survivors

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude scientists are leading research into the genetics of childhood cancer survivorship to understand and prevent the risk of chronic disease in survivors.