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St. Jude names Dr. Charles Roberts as CEO in a 'passing of the torch' moment
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- Dr. Charles W. M. Roberts has been named the new president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, effective January 1, succeeding Dr. James R. Downing after 12 years of leadership.
- Roberts, previously director of St. Jude’s Comprehensive Cancer Center and executive vice president, emphasizes advancing treatments that more effectively target childhood cancers while minimizing patient impact.
- Despite financial challenges due to limited pharmaceutical investment in childhood cancer and federal research cuts, St. Jude will continue providing free treatment, supported significantly by philanthropic donations through ALSAC.
- Roberts plans to maintain his active research role as CEO to stay at the forefront of pediatric cancer advances and guide the hospital’s priorities with input from the scientific community.
- Key stakeholders, including board chair Judy Habib, ALSAC CEO Ike Anand, and founder’s daughter Marlo Thomas, praise Roberts for his leadership, research expertise, and commitment to fulfilling the hospital’s mission.
