St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Latest News

John Rich & Friends Entertainment Event to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

2013-05-15

John Rich will perform alongside his friends Wynonna, Larry the Cable Guy and Big Kenny, Rich’s partner in Big & Rich, and special guest Lisa Rinna at the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends entertainment event on June 4 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, Tennessee. The event will serve as the second annual concert tee off for the 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic.

Robert Webster, Ph.D., presented with National Foundation for Infectious Diseases award

2013-05-14

Virologist Robert G. Webster, Ph.D., of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is the recipient of the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID).

St. Jude ranked No. 1 preferred company to work for by millennials

2013-05-13

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ranks first on the list of places top students and young professionals want to work, according to a survey conducted by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

St. Jude scientist named Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator

2013-05-09

Michael Dyer, Ph.D., of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading biomedical researchers by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

T cells rely on “rheostat” to help ensure that the immune response matches the threat

2013-04-30

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital advances understanding of how T cells craft an appropriate immune response; setting the stage for new strategies to intervene if the system goes awry. (Dr. Dario Vignali)

Charles Sherr, M.D., Ph.D., recognized as 2013 fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

2013-04-26

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientist named to honorary society.

NFL Play 60 becomes the 'Official Champion of Play' at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

2013-04-23

NFL PLAY 60, the National Football League’s youth health and fitness campaign, is the new “Official Champion of Play” at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Butterfly release to mark second annual Ependymoma Awareness Day

2013-04-15

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the CERN Foundation host event to bring attention to a rare brain tumor that strikes both children and adults

Gene sequencing project finds new mutations to blame for a majority of brain tumor subtype

2013-04-14

The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project advances understanding of genetic defects underlying childhood low-grade gliomas and identifies promising new drug therapies. (Dr. David Ellison)

St. Jude scientist named American Association for Cancer Research Academy Fellow

2013-03-27

Charles Sherr, M.D., Ph.D., of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is honored by the AACR Academy for his scientific contributions to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer.

Cancer drug shortages mean higher costs and greater risk for patients

2013-03-21

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital plays key role in research showing that drug shortages erode the quality and increase the cost of cancer care; experts warn that shortages persist despite efforts to fix the problem. (Dr. James Hoffman)

Inherited genetic variations have a major impact on childhood leukemia risk

2013-03-19

Study links inherited genetic variations in a few genes to increased risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and helps to explain ethnic differences in the cancer’s incidence. (Dr. Jun J. Yang)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announces issuance of U.S. patent for genetically modified human immune cells for cancer therapy

2013-03-19

The United States Patent and Trademark Office today awarded St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital U.S. patent number 8,399,645 for St. Jude’s invention of compositions for genetically modifying human immune cells so they can destroy some of the most common forms of cancer in children and adults.

Two new genes linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related disorders

2013-03-03

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ties mutations in two genes to the death of motor neurons associated with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, and other devastating neurodegenerative problems. (J. Paul Taylor, MD, PhD)

St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign raises more than $72 million toward finding cures and saving children

2013-02-25

St. Jude and the generous consumers and partners who supported the ninth annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign have something to celebrate this year, raising more than $72 million in support of the organization’s mission of finding cures and saving children battling cancer and other deadly diseases.

The V Foundation and ESPN team up with St. Jude and NBA Cares in the fight against pediatric cancer

2013-02-21

This week, The V Foundation for Cancer Research and ESPN are teaming up with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the fight against pediatric cancer by raising awareness and funds to support lifesaving work for children.

Craig Morgan to headline St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Presented by Nissan

2013-02-19

Country music star Craig Morgan and special guest, Sarah Darling, will lend their talented voices to the 14th annual St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon presented by Nissan.

Rise in drug costs to hospitals, clinics slowing in 2013

2013-02-15

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital-led analysis finds rise less than in previous years; cancer drugs the exception. (James Hoffman, PharmD)

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital named as a top cancer care hospital by national magazine survey

2013-02-04

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been named one of the best cancer care hospitals in the country by Parents magazine. The results, based on the magazine’s survey of more than 60 children’s hospitals, appear in the March 2013 issue.

Football legend and TV host Michael Strahan and St. Jude rally fans to party with a purpose February 3

2013-01-29

Football legend and LIVE! with Kelly and Michael host Michael Strahan and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are drafting football fans to party with a purpose on February 3 by hosting St. Jude Game Day. Give Back. parties to help provide the best care to the children who need it the most at no cost to their families.

Gene sequencing project mines data once considered 'junk' for clues about cancer

2013-01-24

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project takes new approach to measuring the repetitive DNA at the end of chromosomes and opens new window on mechanisms fueling cancer. (Jinghui Zhang, PhD)

Genetic basis of high-risk childhood cancer points to possible new drug treatment strategy

2013-01-20

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists lead a study that finds new genetic defects in high-risk childhood leukemia subtypes with chromosomal loss and evidence that some patients have an inherited cancer syndrome. (Charles Mullighan, MBBS(Hons), MSc, MD)

Red Frog Events commits $25 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for world's first proton therapy center solely for children

2013-01-17

Red Frog Events, a fundraising partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has committed to raising $25 million towards the opening of the "St. Jude Red Frog Events Proton Therapy Center" on the hospital's campus in Memphis.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for third year

2013-01-16

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been recognized for the third consecutive year by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

Michael Strahan and Sofia Vergara join Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Shaun White, Luis Fonsi and Marlo Thomas to star in St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign this holiday season

2012-11-02

Football legend and new host of LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Michael Strahan and Emmy® and Golden Globe award-winning actress Sofia Vergara join the star-studded community of prominent personalities lending their time and talents in support of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving^® campaign. The campaign, now in its ninth year, asks consumers to give thanks for the healthy kids in their lives, and give to those who are not.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launches ninth annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign

2012-10-16

Throughout November and December, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its partners will give holiday shoppers new ways to give thanks for the healthy kids in their lives, and give to those who are not.

21st annual St. Jude Halloween promotion asks shoppers to Pin Up a Pumpkin to help “treat” patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2012-10-08

As St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® celebrates five decades of finding cures that have saved the lives of countless children, the 21st Annual St. Jude Halloween Promotion kicks off today asking shoppers to donate $1 to pin up a pumpkin at their local retail, grocery, convenience stores and restaurants to help kids fighting cancer and other deadly diseases.