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James R. Downing, MD, recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People for the second consecutive year

12/02/2023

James R. Downing, MD, listed as one of 100 influential people in healthcare in 2023.

Modular chimeric cytokine receptors improve CAR T–cell therapy for solid tumors

11/30/2023

Adding a modular chimeric cytokine receptor to CAR T cells increased their efficacy. Learn how this modular system could improve brain and solid tumor therapy.

St. Jude revealed functional targets of oncogenic HOXA9 in high-risk pediatric leukemia

11/28/2023

St. Jude scientists identified 229 genes regulated by undruggable oncogenic HOXA9. Learn how it may lead to better treatments for high risk pediatric leukemias.

Promising target for CAR T Cells helps cancer trick the immune system

11/21/2023

GRP78 is a promising CAR T-cell immunotherapy target for brain and solid tumors. Discover why it’s special, including how cancer uses it to trick immune cells.

Robust chromatin map explains heterogeneity of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia

11/20/2023

Find how mapping chromatin accessibility & regulation in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) subtypes may uncover therapy response heterogeneity cause.

Latin media, artists, content creators unite at Promesa y Esperanza seminar to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

More than 250 attendees spanning Spanish-language media, celebrities and content creators gathered last weekend for the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza seminar.

St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign celebrates 20th anniversary

11/13/2023

The St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign is celebrating 20 years of bringing together celebrities, businesses and consumers to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Emma Roberts, Santa J Claus, and influencers unite for Giving Tuesday to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

11/13/2023

This Giving Tuesday, join celebrities like Emma Roberts, content creators like Santa J Claus and communities everywhere to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and their lifesaving mission.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital named in Fast Company’s annual list of Brands That Matter

10/12/2023

St. Jude is among the top brands engaging communities through culturally relevant and meaningful outreach.