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New fundraising challenge tied to Inspiration4 launches today
03/01/2021
St. Jude Mission: Inspired is a new fundraising challenge that celebrates Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian space flight, and is part of the Inspiration4 quest to raise $200 million to help save kids with childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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Connect to Protect launches plan to end HIV infections in Memphis
02/26/2021
Organization details plan to eliminate new HIV infections in Memphis by 2030.
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Researchers map metabolic signaling machinery for producing memory T cells
02/25/2021
Discovery of a metabolic pathways that inhibit memory T cell production has potential for enhancing the immune system’s ability to fight infections and cancers.
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Discovery offers potential for stripping tumors of T cell protection
02/24/2021
St. Jude has discovered a mechanism that tumors use to switch on protective regulatory T cells, raising the potential for drug treatments that render tumors more vulnerable to cancer immunotherapy.
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Inspiration4, first all-civilian space mission, names second crew member
02/22/2021
Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian space mission, announces its second crew member, St. Jude physician assistant and childhood cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux.
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Domino's raises more than $13 million for St. Jude and The Domino's Village
02/17/2021
Domino’s Pizza raised a recording-breaking $13 million to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2020.
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IARC and St. Jude announce partnership to expand global pediatric cancer registries
02/15/2021
The project will expand and enhance data collection in low- and middle-income countries to support the global push to advance childhood cancer survival.
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Study reveals mutations that drive therapy-related myeloid neoplasms in children
02/12/2021
Research from scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found mutations up to two years before cancer developed, showing an opportunity for early interventions.
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Lockdowns, border closures and related measures could help stop future pandemics
02/12/2021
New Zealand’s experience during the first wave of COVID-19 suggests nonpharmaceutical interventions should be considered to control severe viral respiratory outbreaks in the future.
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Novel CAR-T cell receptor shows early promise for treatment of solid tumors
02/09/2021
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have created a CAR-T cell receptor designed to improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for treatment of solid tumors.
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Inspiration4 is world’s first all-civilian mission to space
02/01/2021
Inspiration4, the world's first all-civilian space mission, is named in recognition of its four-person crew and its mission to inspire support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Ring in the Lunar New Year with Asian American-founded companies
01/28/2021
This Lunar New Year, join Gold House and several Asian American-founded brands that are coming together to celebrate unity, prosperity, and good fortune through a new e-commerce campaign for St. Jude.
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From the clinic to the lab, understanding medulloblastoma relies on molecular profiling
01/27/2021
A pair of research papers from St. Jude report on a medulloblastoma clinical trial that provides insights to guide treatment and shed light on relapsed disease.
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Varsity Brands surpasses $10 million raised for St. Jude
01/25/2021
Varsity Brands, the market leader in sport, spirit and achievement, is kicking off the new year with a momentous 10-year anniversary announcement of an inspiring $10 million raised in its decade of supporting the St. Jude mission.
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ALSAC announces new hires for key leadership roles
01/25/2021
ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, announced several new hires to its senior leadership team. These hiring decisions come during an unprecedented time that presents new opportunities to demonstrate purpose and intention while driving home the St. Jude mission.
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Multidisciplinary research identifies novel targeted therapy for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
01/21/2021
Scientists at St. Jude have revealed a potential treatment for T Cell ALL using a method that has implications for how cancer therapies are identified in the future.
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MethylationToActivity: a deep learning framework for epigenetic research
01/19/2021
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have created a computational tool for inferring gene promoter activity and expression using DNA methylation data.
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Researchers develop tool to ‘paint’ cancer genome and reveal tumor secrets
01/11/2021
St. Jude scientists created a visualization tool to help investigators worldwide harness the scientific and clinical potential of genomic data.
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St. Jude Cloud offers a data-sharing genomic ecosystem for the precision medicine era
01/06/2021
St. Jude scientists created the largest cloud-based genomic resource for pediatric cancer and a data-sharing model to accelerate life-saving research.
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DrLupo raises $2.3 million in 24 hours during third annual Build Against Cancer livestream
12/21/2020
In just 24 hours, gaming professional DrLupo raised $2.3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® during his third annual Build Against Cancer livestream on Twitch while playing Fortnite, Minecraft, Among Us and more on December 19-20.
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St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Virtual Experience turns into global celebration
12/07/2020
Thousands of supporters worldwide collectively took part in the 19th annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend Virtual Experience presented by Juice Plus+® on Saturday, Dec. 5, the first time the beloved Memphis event has gone entirely virtual, expanding beyond its Mid-South boundaries while encouraging participants in communities around the world to support of St. Jude.
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Genetic variants linked to heart health in African American childhood cancer survivors
12/07/2020
St. Jude scientists identified genetic variants in African American childhood cancer survivors that have implications for up-front care and long-term surveillance.
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Game Theory triples goal, raises $3 million for St. Jude on YouTube livestream
12/02/2020
During a nine-hour charity stream on #GivingTuesday, The Game Theory $1,000,0000 Challenge for St. Jude blew past last year’s record, raising $3 million. Highlights include the world premiere of a new interactive way to play Five Nights at Freddy’s, a $25,000 donation hidden in a tub full of canned vegetables, and more than 30 of YouTube’s most popular content creators.
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Research reveals how a fungal infection activates inflammation
12/02/2020
Scientists at St. Jude have shed light on the mechanisms that underlie how Aspergillus fumigatus activates the inflammasome, with implications for therapeutic development.
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Kristen Bell, Lady A and more give back during St. Jude Gifts that Give auction
11/19/2020
Now through Dec. 3, some of the biggest names in Hollywood and country music are coming together for the St. Jude Gifts that Give Auction to offer exclusive experiences this holiday season. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunities up for bid include a personalized audio message from actress Kristen Bell, the voice of Princess Anna, just in time for the holidays.
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In the lab, St. Jude scientists identify possible COVID-19 treatment
11/18/2020
Immunologists have determined the process driving life-threatening inflammation, lung damage and organ failure in patients with COVID-19, sepsis and other inflammatory disorders suggesting possible treatment using existing drugs.
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Sara Federico, M.D., receives NCI award for her leadership in developing clinical trials for pediatric cancer
11/18/2020
Sara Federico, MD, received the NCI award for substantial impact in the field of childhood solid tumors through the development and conduct of clinical trials.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital tops $10 million in donations from AmazonSmile
11/18/2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® becomes the first AmazonSmile charity to reach the $10 million donation milestone through the program. At a time when online shopping has become more important than ever, the AmazonSmile program provides another way for consumers to give back to St. Jude every time they shop using AmazonSmile.
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St. Jude researchers are among the most highly cited scientists in the last decade
11/18/2020
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are included on the Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list, which features some of the world’s most influential researchers.
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Metabolic signaling plays a crucial role in regulating specialized T cells
11/17/2020
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have identified how metabolic signaling pathways influence key immune cells with implications for treating autoimmune disorders and cancer.
