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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

St. Jude On

The unique defenses of the infant immune system

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude researchers study the developing infant immune system to understand early vulnerability to infections and inform strategies for protection.

Outreach

St. Jude STEMM ambassadors help kindergarten ‘scientists’ understand infectious diseases

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude scientists engage kindergarten students in interactive learning about infectious diseases while introducing them to careers in science.

Outreach

Piecing together sustainable care for children with brain tumors worldwide

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how global partnerships are improving diagnosis, treatment and care for children with central nervous system tumors in resource-limited countries.

Clinical

Genetic insights advance understanding of pediatric thyroid cancer

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

A new St. Jude study uncovers genetic factors behind pediatric thyroid cancer risk.

Outreach

Master’s program helps launch data science careers at St. Jude

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences trains students in the Applied Biomedical Data Science MS program.

St. Jude On

Understanding critical pathways drives targeted therapy efforts

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how St. Jude scientists turn research into strategies for drugging key cancer pathways.

Science Education

Combining data and stories to evaluate education and training programs

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

The St. Jude program evaluation team uses qualitative research to uncover insights and improve education and training initiatives.

Outreach

Datasets inspire mindsets for future scientists

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude scientists are empowering high school students to explore data science and STEMM disciplines through an interactive seminar series.

Neurologic Disease

Turning genetic discoveries into answers for children with epilepsy

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Scientists at St. Jude are utilizing genetic research to transform diagnosis and treatment for children with severe epilepsies.

Outreach

Finding your footing for a future in biomedical research

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude is preparing future scientists through education, training pathways and STEMM initiatives, inspiring careers in biomedical research and healthcare.