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Destiny Hinton

Destiny HInton

Destiny Hinton is a communications intern in the Department of Communications & Scientific and Medical Content Outreach at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Stories by Destiny Hinton

Investigator Insights

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights Valerie Crabtree who offers insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a psychology career.

Outreach

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in

Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc

Just how effective are COVID vaccines? Should you get one? A virologist and an infectious diseases physician have answers to those questions and more.

Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all

Catherine G. Lam, MD, MPH

Read how St. Jude and the World Health Organization are partnering to save a million lives and reduce suffering for all.

Investigator Insights

Miller’s approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit

Chris Pennington

Shondra Miller, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, credits her parents for instilling a love of science.

Clinical

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care

Arshia Madni, MD

Strengthening the doctor-patient bond requires a new way of thinking to help ensure open communication and the best possible care.

Clinical

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients

Mary Powers

Research points to bone marrow transplant patients having the highest risk for severe complications from a COVID infection. Here’s what that means.

Investigator Insights

A lifetime dedicated to nursing care

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights these women in science and clinical care who offer insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a scientific or clinical career.

Research

Gene therapy pioneer led St. Jude through unprecedented growth

Elizabeth Jane Walker

Leader, mentor, scientist, physician and gene therapy pioneer: Arthur Nienhuis' extensive legacy of science and medicine.

Research

Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems

Stacey Schultz-Cherry, PhD

This viral infection is so common nearly everyone has had it - and it can become deadly serious for those who have compromised immune systems.

Investigator Insights

Science begets science: Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD

Elizabeth Jane Walker

Betty Roberts researched the science of hockey’s slap shot and football’s field goal kick – and it changed both sports forever.