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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

Clinical

Guidelines help identify inherited risk in childhood cancer survivors

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how new guidelines help clinicians identify childhood cancer survivors at increased risk for subsequent cancers and guide long-term cancer surveillance.

Outreach

A new dose of certainty for childhood cancer care in Mongolia

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Through the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, St. Jude is helping ensure children in Mongolia have reliable access to essential cancer medicines.

Outreach

Taking steps toward nursing excellence worldwide

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how the St. Jude Global Nursing Transversal Program strengthens pediatric oncology nursing and improves care for children worldwide.

St. Jude On

The hidden inheritance behind cancer risk and development

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Discover how St. Jude researchers are advancing our understanding of inherited genetic risk factors to improve cancer detection, prevention and personalized treatment.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Mengzhao (Lucy) Xue, PhD

Mengzhao (Lucy) Xue and LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Explore the work and achievements of Mengzhao (Lucy) Xue, PhD, as she shares her research journey and what receiving the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award means for her career path.

Outreach

Closing the workforce readiness gap in data science

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how St. Jude is bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world workforce demands.

Outreach

The ripple effect of pediatric oncology training programs shows worldwide impact

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how St. Jude Global is creating a ripple effect that strengthens pediatric cancer care worldwide.

Clinical

St. Jude hospitalists improve processes for better patient care

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how St. Jude hospitalists ensure consistent, high-quality care for patients around the clock.

Outreach

Connecting Memphis classrooms to data science careers

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how St. Jude is preparing students for future careers in data science.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Kim Nichols, MD

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD and Kim E. Nichols, MD

Meet Kim Nichols, MD, and learn about her work in cancer predisposition research.