MEMPHIS, TN, December 17, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Cheryl L Cox, Faculty at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of healthcare research.

With 25 years of professional experience, Dr. Cox is responsible for overseeing the development of studies by conducting research on health and risk behavior in chronic illness and motivation in health behavior. Her desire to help people inspired her to become involved in her profession and she attributes her success to her hard work and dedication. Dr. Cox is currently focused on health-related behaviors in childhood cancer survivors.

Dr. Cox received her Ph.D. from the University of Rochester in 1982, her Master's Degree from Vanderbilt University in 1972 and her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee in 1970. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 250,000 active members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

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