Alex Generous, PhD
Scientific Writer
Alex Generous, PhD, is a Scientific Writer in the Strategic Communications, Education and Outreach Department at St. Jude.
Stories by Alex Generous
Gene editing holds the promise of a sickle cell cure
Explore genome editing approaches to cure sickle cell disease.
Visualization and analysis tools break down barriers for big data
St. Jude is at the forefront of creating tools to visualize and analyze genomic data.
Genetic predispositions can drive cancer but are not destiny for patients
Scientists at St. Jude are leading the way on understanding cancer predisposition and the way that inherited genetics can inform patient care.
Childhood cancer genetics: A legacy of groundbreaking work drives St. Jude forward
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a rich history of research on genetics stemming from the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project and reverberating through laboratories today.
Math test points metastatic breast cancer treatment in the right direction
St. Jude computational biologists created a computational score predicting cancer drug sensitivity to HDAC6 inhibitors in a promising phase Ib clinical trial.
New model mimics progression of pediatric bone marrow failure
St. Jude scientists have created the first model that faithfully recapitulates details of pediatric bone marrow failure.
It’s in the genes: research reveals obstacles on the road to health for cancer survivors
St. Jude scientists are leading research into the genetics of childhood cancer survivorship to understand and prevent the risk of chronic disease in survivors.
Two Years of the Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative
St. Jude initiative aims to change the outlook for children with catastrophic neurological diseases.
Five years later: gene therapy for ‘bubble boy’ disease
Interim results point to enduring immune function following gene therapy for Infants with ‘bubble boy’ disease