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New Era for Childhood Cancer Care | Durham News
Dr. Charles Roberts takes the helm as CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on January 1, succeeding Dr. James Downing after 12 years. Already a key leader at St. Jude, Roberts envisions a “dawn of a new era” in childhood cancer treatment, driven by breakthrough tech that’s making therapies more effective and less harsh on kids. These advances are also unlocking new possibilities for other serious pediatric illnesses. Inspired by founder Danny Thomas’s original mission — transforming childhood cancer survival from 20% to over 80% — Roberts believes we’re closer than ever to curing all…
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