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Neuro-Oncology
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The Global Neuro-Oncology Program embraces the mission and vision of St. Jude Global, focusing on the foundational pillars of capacity building, education and research to improve outcomes in pediatric patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors.
The program was established in 2020 and has already conducted a multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Academy, with presentations from the St. Jude departments of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Oncology, Neurosurgery, Pathology and Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Program Initiatives
The Neuro-Oncology Program works to improve the diagnosis and treatment of, and research on, children with brain and spinal cord cancers. Among its projects, the program is building certificate-based courses to train clinicians worldwide in treating children with these cancers.
Initiatives underway include:
Capacity building
- Neuro-oncology needs assessment survey
- Quality improvement intervention
- Creation of a standardized diagnostic algorithm
- Implementation of standardized imaging sequences
- Creation of supportive care guidelines
- Telemedicine
Education
- St. Jude Global Academy Neuro-Oncology Training Seminar
- Clinical neuro-oncology fellowship
- Objective-based clinical, educational visits
- Tumor boards
- Partnerships for clinical fellowships in neuro-oncology, neuropathology, neuroradiology and pediatric neurosurgery
Research
- Epidemiologic characterization of CNS tumors globally
- Assessment of current neuro-oncology capacity, availability of services and impact on outcomes
- Interventions to decrease time to diagnose and improve outcomes
- Therapeutic guideline development
- Clinical trials addressing pediatric CNS tumors
Our Team
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Ibrahim Qaddoumi, MD, MS
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Director, Global Neuro-Oncology Program
Director, Jordan Program
Ibrahim Qaddoumi, MD, MS
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
Director, Global Neuro-Oncology Program
Director, Jordan Program
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Brain tumors such as low grade gliomas
- Global medicine
- Delayed diagnosis in pediatric central nervous system tumors
- Retinoblastoma
- Pediatric oncology in countries with limited resources
- Applications of telemedicine in oncology
Contact Information
Ibrahim Qaddoumi, MD, MS
Department of Global Pediatric Medicine
MS 721, Room S2043
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Daniel Moreira, MD, MEd
Assistant Member, St. Jude Faculty
Director, Global Professional Education
Co-Director, Global Neuro-Oncology Program
Daniel Moreira, MD, MEd
Assistant Member, St. Jude Faculty
Director, Global Professional Education
Co-Director, Global Neuro-Oncology Program
Affiliations
Research Interests
- Pediatric neuro-oncology
- Improving the outcomes of children with cancer in low-and middle-income countries through evidence-based education and workforce optimization
- Improving the survival rates and reducing the morbidity of children with central nervous system tumors across the world through resource-level adjusted approaches
Contact Information
Daniel Moreira, MD, MEd
Global Pediatric Medicine
MS 721, Room S2008
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
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Elizabeth DiNovis
Program Coordinator, Neuro-Oncology
Affiliations
Short Biography
Elizabeth grew up in Pennsylvania and was exposed to the field of global public health through time spent in Latin America. She pursued a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Following her degree, she worked in Chicago at a Federally Qualified Health Center as a planning and development specialist and later at a Chicago-based international development organization as a senior program manager. These roles provided her the opportunity to manage grants and programs at the city, state, and federal levels, as well as globally focused programs funded by corporate and foundation donors. She is thrilled to be working at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in support of its important mission.
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Sergio Licona, MD, MBA
Program Manager – Global Neuro-Oncology
Affiliations
Short Biography
Sergio Licona is a program coordinator, Infectious Diseases Transversal Program for the department of Global Pediatric Medicine. As Project Coordinator, Sergio is responsible for the design, coordination, implementation, and oversight of projects to ensure the success of Infectious Disease initiatives around the world.
He holds an M.D. degree from the National University of Honduras and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Sergio has had advanced training in epidemiology and hospital administration.
Since early in his career, Sergio has experienced global healthcare environments as a primary care physician and in managerial roles in the medical non-profit field. He has served in several leadership positions in eastern Honduras, overseeing the healthcare services for about half a million people through 37 healthcare facilities, including outpatient clinics and hospitals.
His global experience includes the development of partnerships with international organizations and governments in the Latin American region. Sergio comes to St. Jude because of his passion for global initiatives to provide comprehensive healthcare services for vulnerable populations in challenging healthcare environments.
After work, Sergio is exploring the city, reading in local cafes, planning his next trip, hiking, or shopping in local markets.
Contact Information
Sergio Licona, MD, MBA
Global Pediatric Medicine
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
