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Inherited mutation can predispose children to a type of brain tumor
04/01/2020
Collaboration co-led by researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital discovers a novel predisposition gene in pediatric medulloblastoma.
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Significant global investment could save 11 million children
04/01/2020
A report shows an investment in treating children with cancer could save 11 million lives and produce a triple return on investment to the global economy.
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Targeting a transporter to treat SHH medulloblastoma
03/31/2020
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have identified a novel target for a type of pediatric brain tumor.
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Biological ‘atlas’ shows dual personality for immune cells that cause Type 1 diabetes
03/30/2020
Scientists at St. Jude mapped the epigenetic controls on T cells, which could aid Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and treatment, as well as cancer immunotherapy.
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St. Jude Inspire shares new heartwarming acts of humanity on ‘Inspired by Your Kindness’ blog
03/26/2020
St. Jude Inspire is proud to launch a new blog series, ‘Inspired by Your Kindness’ to showcase stories of hope and encouragement that can be shared to help spread stories of the flourishing acts of kindness that are spreading across the world during these challenging times.
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St. Jude COVID-19 Update for March 25, 2020
03/25/2020
To protect our patients and in adherence with the Memphis Safer at Home order, St. Jude is implementing enhanced precautions on campus.
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St. Jude COVID-19 Update for March 21, 2020
03/21/2020
Our patients and their families are our highest priority. We remain focused on ensuring the health and safety of those we serve. Read our latest on COVID-19.
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St. Jude finds cancer drug resistance genes and possibly how to limit their effects
03/09/2020
Drug resistance is a leading cause of cancer death in children and adults with leukemia. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have.
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Pediatric Oncologist Ching-Hon Pui, M.D., receives Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society
03/03/2020
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital pediatrician and researcher is honored for significant contributions to the advancement and impact of global collective efforts to save more lives from childhood cancer.
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Study reveals properties of cells fated to relapse in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
03/02/2020
Researchers have found that genetically defined subpopulations of leukemia cells present at diagnosis have distinct characteristics that lead to relapse.
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Mapping genetic variants driving toxicity to leukemia therapy
02/24/2020
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have created an extensive map of NUDT15 variants to more accurately predict toxicity from the critical cancer drugs thiopurines.
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Rich Eisen announces 2020 Run Rich Run campaign
02/24/2020
NFL Network and DIRECTV AUDIENCE Network personality Rich Eisen has issued a social media challenge to join his 2020 Run Rich Run fundraising campaign to raise critical funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
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Unraveling mechanisms of ventricular enlargement linked to schizophrenia
02/14/2020
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have implicated two microRNAs in the biological processes that underlie the ventricle enlargement observed in models of schizophrenia.
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New website powered by St. Jude informs families facing childhood cancer no matter where the patient receives treatment
02/12/2020
Together, a resource on childhood cancer for patients and families, is winning awards for innovation, clear language and patient education.
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Sofia Vergara hosts record crowd at LA Art Show
02/07/2020
Actor, comedian and producer Sofia Vergara drew a record crowd to the Los Angeles Convention Center during opening night of the LA Art Show on February 5. Vergara hosted a private reception to raise awareness and support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
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Researchers create a stickers-and-spacers model for predicting protein phase separation
02/06/2020
By identifying these models, St. Jude researchers believe that they can predict liquid-liquid phase separation, which is an important activity for cells. Learn more.
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Jim Kelly receives prestigious award at Legends for Charity
02/04/2020
Jim Kelly, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback who led his team to four Super Bowls, was honored with the prestigious Pat Summerall Award at the Legends for Charity® dinner Thursday night in Miami. The event, now in its 15th year, has raised nearly $8 million to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
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The Pediatric Cancer Genome Project at 10: The impact lives on
01/27/2020
The Pediatric Cancer Genome Project marks a decade of discovery that has advanced understanding, diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital names Motomi Mori chair of Biostatistics
01/23/2020
Motomi Mori Ph.D., expert in cancer genetic analysis, will join St. Jude as chair of the Department of Biostatistics and will hold the Endowed Chair in Biostatistics
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Partnership with China prompts change in care for high-risk type of leukemia
01/16/2020
Findings from a collaborative clinical trial have generated key insights into how targeted therapy should be used to treat leukemia driven by the Philadelphia chromosome.
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Feld Entertainment expands partnership across multiple Feld Motor Sports Tours for 2020
01/14/2020
Feld Entertainment, the global leader in live touring family entertainment playing stadiums and arenas around the world, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are expanding their partnership to continue to support the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.
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Echelle Jobe Rutschman selected for top professional honor
01/13/2020
Rutschman elected to Public Relations Society of America’s College of Fellows.
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St. Jude hematologist Akshay Sharma receives ASH 2020 Scholar Award
01/10/2020
Akshay Sharma, MBBS, of St. Jude is the recipient of a 2020 Scholar Award from the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
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St. Jude announces plans to build new shared resource center
01/09/2020
The new Shared Resource Center will enhance the capabilities of St. Jude researchers looking to discover new treatments for pediatric cancer.
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Comprehensive protein analysis offers clues to progression of Alzheimer’s disease
01/08/2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists have identified proteins that play critical roles in Alzheimer’s disease and provide a framework for developing new diagnostic and treatment strategies.
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Breaking the dogma: Key cell death regulator has more than one way to get the job done
12/23/2019
Scientists explain how cell death caused from this protein could lead to drug treatments to prevent the inflammatory, cell-killing response of septic shock.
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Diagnostic test helps find bloodstream infections before they appear
12/19/2019
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are testing a game-changing technique for predicting infection in patients with weakened immune systems.
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Abed Abdo named Chief Financial Officer of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
12/16/2019
ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has announced that Abed Abdo has joined its team as chief financial officer.
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Elizabeth Fox, M.D., named senior vice president of clinical trials research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
12/16/2019
Elizabeth Fox, M.D. will oversee clinical trials research administration and strategy and serve as the associate director for clinical research.
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Research reveals how muscles talk to the brain to regulate feeding behavior
12/12/2019
A study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital sheds light on the mechanisms governing feeding behavior in fruit flies and how skeletal muscle communicates energy needs to the brain.
