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Erin Podolak, MA, and Heather Conklin, PhD


Erin Podolak, MA, is a science writer in the Department of Strategic Communication, Education and Outreach. 

Heather Conklin, PhD, is a member of the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences and chief of the Neuropsychology Division. View full bio.

POSTS BY ERIN PODOLAK, MA, AND HEATHER CONKLIN, PHD

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There from the beginning: The evolution of HIV research and care at St. Jude

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | Nov 21, 2023

Research and care for HIV has shifted over time, but St. Jude has always been at the forefront.

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5 Questions for Heather Conklin, PhD

Posted by Erin Podolak, MA, and Heather Conklin, PhD | Oct 19, 2023

Learn about what drives Heather Conklin, PhD, to study cognitive function and cognitive rehabilitation strategies in childhood brain tumor survivors.

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Tailoring treatment for bone marrow failure syndromes

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | Aug 15, 2023

Learn more about how the bone marrow failure team integrate science and care.

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Addressing treatment-related mortality: Student’s research spotlights need for supportive care

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | Jul 31, 2023

Gathering data increases understanding of treatment-related mortality in low- and middle-income countries.

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Targeted protein degradation to treat cancer

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | May 9, 2023

St. Jude scientists are degrading proteins to treat cancer.

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Targeting DNA damage repair gives radiation therapy a boost

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | May 4, 2023

Inhibiting DNA damage repair alongside radiation therapy can treat brain tumors.

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Metastatic cancer cells thrive in harsh microenvironments

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | Mar 16, 2023

Like a journey through space, metastatic cells have to adapt to spread throughout the body.

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Data-driven science helps researchers design new protein interactions

Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | Mar 9, 2023

With a comprehensive approach to thinking about data, St. Jude scientists are fueling progress.

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Liver toxicity and ALL: Genomics drive variability between patients

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | Feb 16, 2023

Research reveals how inherited genetic variants can contribute to liver toxicity after chemotherapy.

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Genetics: The myth of the monolith: How molecular groups can improve cancer care

 Posted by Erin Podolak, MA | Jan 31, 2023

St. Jude scientists are fueling progress by studying the molecular groups of different cancers.

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