New St. Jude CEO Dr. Charles Roberts says childhood cancer treatments are at ‘the dawn of a new era’
Summary
Dr. Charles W. M. Roberts was named the new president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, starting January 1. He said advances in technology are helping create better treatments for childhood cancer and other serious diseases, bringing hope for easier cures in the future.Key Facts
- Dr. Charles Roberts will replace Dr. James R. Downing, who led St. Jude for 12 years.
- Roberts was previously director of St. Jude’s Comprehensive Cancer Center and an executive vice president.
- When St. Jude was founded in 1962, childhood cancer survival rates were about 20%; today, they are over 80%.
- Roberts believes new technology offers a unique chance to improve treatments that kill cancer more effectively and gently.
- The hospital’s board chose Roberts because of his research experience, clinical care skills, and passion for the mission.
- Roberts plans to continue his cancer research while serving as CEO.
- St. Jude was founded by actor and philanthropist Danny Thomas in Memphis, Tennessee.
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