Director of Executive Communications for St. Jude (@StJude/@StJudeResearch). Former columnist + reporter. Christian. Family man. Memphis Memphis Memphis.

Memphis, TN
Joined March 2009
St. Jude announces that James R. Downing, MD, will step down as president and CEO this year as part of a planned leadership transition. He will continue to serve the mission in a faculty role within Global Pediatric Medicine. ow.ly/fLiy50Yibmz
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GUEST COLUMN: Ryan Poe explores AI in higher ed "We should be careful about loving things that are incapable of loving us back. We want affection, not affectation." Former CA columnist @ryanpoe gives his brilliant thoughts, free on the DH: dailyhelmsman.com/article/ry…
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With over 90,000 Memphians working in health and life sciences, our city is at the forefront of innovation and care. Looking to make a difference? Explore career opportunities in Memphis’ thriving healthcare industry today!
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St. Jude has earned a @Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award as a Best Place to Work. Our shared mission and culture inspire our progress every day. We’re growing to advance research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases everywhere—join us: stjude.org/jobs
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Ryan Poe retweeted
TN ranks #3 on @SiteSelectionGr's list of Best States for Manufacturing in 2024. 🎉 Thanks to our pro-business environment, skilled workforce and strategic location, TN continues to be a top choice for manufacturers nationwide. 🛠️ Read more: info.siteselectiongroup.com/…
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Some news: There are actual engineering documents for the xAI-built greywater facility in Memphis. The project could reduce industrial freshwater use by 10 million gallons a day. dailymemphian.com/section/bu…
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Takeaway from tonight: it’s refreshing to watch a debate that isn’t a meme waiting to happen.
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Hit a personal milestone today. Please, hold your applause.
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On this 901 Day, how about resolving not to be reflexively negative? If you want to make it better, pitch in. Spread joy. Do something other than reposting the latest slice of misery. My 28 years in Memphis have been the happiest years of my adult life. It’s not a coincidence.
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Today, I'm sharing some news that will help enable the continued growth of @StJude in the @CityOfMemphis for decades into the future. Read this letter to learn more.
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Love the @BarBQShop.
Two British dudes try ribs for the first time and their reactions are priceless. 😂
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Photo I took this weekend at @ShelbyFarmsPark - a @CityOfMemphis treasure. Reason #901 to @choose901
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Findings from St. Jude and @CHOP_Research reveal genetic changes in non-coding DNA drive 60% of genetic changes in T-ALL, allowing investigators to better identify high-risk patients who are more likely to relapse. ow.ly/Ah1X50SXOzH
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This a dangerous prediction but today might be a record shattering day for Hot Takes.
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Lot of truth here.
Political reporters everywhere just learned a lesson college football fans know well: Once the boosters start leaking that they want you out, you're done.
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The St. Jude Runs relay is a tradition that dates back more than four decades and ends with a parade in Peoria, Illinois, featuring runners from Memphis, Chicago, St. Louis and three dozen other Midwestern cities.  dailymemphian.com/article/45…
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Okay, Memphis. Will this be the new new bridge? Or will the new bridge just become the old new bridge? Will the old bridge become the oldest bridge? I think it’s best we start workshopping this now. dailymemphian.com/section/me…
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