News Releases

View current news releases from St. Jude and ALSAC. To read more topic-specific news releases, see “Medicine and Science News” or “Fundraising and Donor News.”

 
06/13/2013
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital postdoctoral fellow named Pew Latin American Fellow

Andres Herrada, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has been named a Pew Latin American Fellow in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

 
 
06/11/2013
Childhood cancer survivors found to have significant undiagnosed disease as adults

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital study identifies the need for proactive, life-long medical follow-up and provides the most complete health picture yet of adult survivors of childhood cancer. (Dr. Melissa Hudson)

 
 
06/10/2013
Epigenetic factor likely plays a key role in fueling most common childhood cancer

A study led by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital shows epigenetic changes that turn genes on and off are as unique as alterations in DNA and may be as important in causing the most common childhood cancer. (Dr. Charles Mullighan)

 
 
05/29/2013
James Hoffman, Pharm.D., named American Society of Health-System Pharmacists fellow

James M. Hoffman, Pharm.D., medication outcomes and safety officer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has been named a fellow by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) for excellence in pharmacy practice.

 
 
05/15/2013
John Rich & Friends Entertainment Event to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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.

 
 
05/14/2013
Robert Webster, Ph.D., presented with National Foundation for Infectious Diseases award

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).

 
 
05/13/2013
St. Jude ranked No. 1 preferred company to work for by millennials

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).

 
 
05/09/2013
St. Jude scientist named Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator

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.

 
 
04/30/2013
T cells rely on “rheostat” to help ensure that the immune response matches the threat

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)

 
 
04/26/2013
Charles Sherr, M.D., Ph.D., recognized as 2013 fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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

 
 
04/23/2013
NFL Play 60 becomes the 'Official Champion of Play' at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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.

 
 
04/15/2013
Butterfly release to mark second annual Ependymoma Awareness Day

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

 
 
04/14/2013
Gene sequencing project finds new mutations to blame for a majority of brain tumor subtype

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)

 
 
03/27/2013
St. Jude scientist named American Association for Cancer Research Academy Fellow

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.

 
 
03/21/2013
Cancer drug shortages mean higher costs and greater risk for patients

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)

 
 
03/19/2013
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announces issuance of U.S. patent for genetically modified human immune cells for cancer therapy

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.

 
 
03/19/2013
Inherited genetic variations have a major impact on childhood leukemia risk

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)

 
 
03/03/2013
Two new genes linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related disorders

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)

 
 
02/25/2013
St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign raises more than $72 million toward finding cures and saving children

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.

 
 
02/21/2013
The V Foundation and ESPN team up with St. Jude and NBA Cares in the fight against pediatric cancer

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.

 
 
02/19/2013
Craig Morgan to headline St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Presented by Nissan

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.

 
 
02/15/2013
Rise in drug costs to hospitals, clinics slowing in 2013

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

 
 
02/04/2013
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital named as a top cancer care hospital by national magazine survey

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.

 
 
01/29/2013
Football legend and TV host Michael Strahan and St. Jude rally fans to party with a purpose February 3

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.

 
 
01/24/2013
Gene sequencing project mines data once considered 'junk' for clues about cancer

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)

 
 
01/20/2013
Genetic basis of high-risk childhood cancer points to possible new drug treatment strategy

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)

 
 
01/17/2013
Red Frog Events commits $25 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for world's first proton therapy center solely for children

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.

 
 
01/16/2013
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for third year

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.”

 
 
10/16/2012
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launches ninth annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign

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.

 
 
10/08/2012
21st annual St. Jude Halloween promotion asks shoppers to Pin Up a Pumpkin to help “treat” patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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.