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James R. Downing, MD

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James R. Downing, MD, is the president and chief executive officer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. View Full Bio.

Stories by James R. Downing

Outreach

Expanding the St. Jude strategic plan to $12.9 billion helps further advance its mission

James R. Downing, MD

Dr. James R. Downing details how St. Jude strategic plan expansion aims to accelerate research and treatment for childhood catastrophic diseases.

Outreach

We can – we will – accelerate progress globally

James R. Downing, MD

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is launching the largest strategic investment in its nearly 60-year history, committing $11.5 billion during the next six years to accelerate research and treatment globally for children with catastrophic diseases.

Research

Gene therapy: Scientific breakthrough and a legacy of a cure

James R. Downing, MD

Read about the work from a goal – to a treatment – to a cure – and one scientist’s legacy.

Research

Genetic testing in childhood cancer: a Pediatric Cancer Genome Project update

James R. Downing, MD

Germline mutations can contribute to leukemia, retinoblastoma, and other pediatric cancers. Learn about advancements in the first landmark effort specifically designed to better understand these mutations and develop novel treatment methods.

Clinical

Becoming the best pediatric cancer hospital for our patients

James R. Downing, MD

Find out what makes St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital the best pediatric cancer hospital in the nation.

Investigator Insights

On the shoulders of a giant

James R. Downing, MD

To honor our past and future, St. Jude dedicates the Donald Pinkel, MD, Research Tower to recognize the institution’s first president and director.