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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

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.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Xin-yan Chen, PhD

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD and Xin-yan Chen

Meet postdoctoral researcher Xin-yan Chen, PhD, Department of Tumor Cell Biology, and learn about her research.  

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Jingjing Chen, PhD

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD and Jingjing Chen

Meet postdoctoral researcher Jingjing Chen, PhD, Department of Hematology, and learn about her research.

Outreach

Learning today to become the mentors of tomorrow

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn more about how mentorship at St. Jude prepares future leaders in research and medicine.

Clinical

Multidimensional insights guide treatment for pediatric diffuse hemispheric glioma

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how new research is guiding the best treatment strategies to improve outcomes in pediatric diffuse hemispheric glioma.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Sarada Achyutuni, PhD

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD and Sarada Achyutuni

Meet postdoctoral researcher Sarada Achyutuni, PhD, Center of Excellence for Leukemia Studies, and learn about her research.

Investigator Insights

Shaping the future of qualitative research in pediatric medicine

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD and Jake Hopkins, MBA

Watch St. Jude experts discuss how qualitative research is shaping the future of pediatric medicine and improving patient-centered care.

Outreach

Simulations help create real-world solutions to global health challenges

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how the Global Disease Burden and Simulation Unit at St. Jude is making efforts to improve childhood cancer care worldwide.