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Scientists learn to shutter flu ‘factories’
Targeting cell metabolism shows promise for easing influenza symptoms by reducing production of new flu virus.
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Finding offers clues for making ‘donor blood’ for therapeutic use
Normal production of blood-forming stem cells relies on short-lived migratory cells that offer clues for making donor cells in the lab.
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Downing, Mullighan receive national awards
James R. Downing, M.D., and Charles Mullighan, MBBS, M.D., have received awards from prestigious cancer research institutions.
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Researchers unlock immunity ‘black box’
The immune machinery that drives the skin disease neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweet’s syndrome) reveals clues for taming the immune response
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Hearing what Mother Nature has to say
Researchers studying auditory hair cell regeneration for treatment of hearing loss looked to Mother Nature for guidance, and they were rewarded.
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Discovery offers clues to cancer’s origins
Epigenetic map reveals molecular switches that control development of both the normal retina and the eye cancer retinoblastoma.
From Promise, Summer 2017
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Leukemia and Lymphoma: The TOTAL Package
A new precision medicine study aims to push leukemia and lymphoma survival rates ever higher while reducing side effects.
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Sean Kenney: A Mission-driven Life
Find out how brain tumor survivor Sean Kenney found inspiration at St. Jude and has become an international advocate for refugees.
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St. Jude Biorepository: A Hope Chest of Cells
St. Jude patients donate tissue to the biorepository in hopes that their preserved biological samples will be used in groundbreaking cancer research.
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A Plan Unfolds for Accelerating Progress
James R. Downing, MD, president and chief executive officer, is heading a six-year, $7 billion strategy to accelerate progress toward curing childhood cancer.
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Finding the Magic in Cell Death
Millions of cells in our bodies die each day. By unveiling the mysteries of cell death, scientists offer options for patients of all ages.
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Volunteers Find Time to Shine
St. Jude Walk/Run chair finds volunteers through social media and matches their strengths to a position to form the best volunteer leadership team possible.
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The St. Jude Garden of Eatin’
The St. Jude Garden provides nutrient-packed food for patients and a delicious respite for volunteers and visitors.
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Donald Pinkel, MD: Celebration of a Legacy
St. Jude pays homage to its first director and CEO by dedicating the Donald P. Pinkel, MD, Research Tower.
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The Power of Science
Even after leaving St. Jude, a former faculty member recognizes the innovative work being done in sickle cell disease and helps fund research at the hospital.
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Survivor Heeds a Calling to Care
For childhood cancer survivor Ashley McTyre, RN, nursing is not a career, but a calling.
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Top billing from U.S. News & World Report
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was recently ranked as the nation’s No. 1 pediatric cancer hospital in the “Best Children’s Hospitals” list.