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Medlock-Krieger raises the roof in support of the St. Jude mission
09/19/2017
Robby Krieger and Scott Medlock teamed up to host the star-studded Medlock-Krieger Golf Classic & All-Star Concert, which raised more than $617,000 for St. Jude.
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Life-long blood production depends on hundreds of cells that form prior to birth
09/18/2017
How many blood-forming stem cells are present at birth to keep us supplied with blood cells for a lifetime? It is more than previously thought.
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Antibiotic identified that reduces infection risk in young leukemia patients
09/14/2017
Prophylactic antibiotic therapy with levofloxacin is safe and effective for reducing treatment-related infections in pediatric leukemia patients.
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Comprehensive study of chronic disease reveals vulnerability of childhood cancer survivors
09/07/2017
The severity and complexity of chronic disease in adult survivors of childhood cancer suggest that a new approach to healthcare delivery is needed.
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St. Jude unveils powerful resource to advance treatment of pediatric solid tumors
08/30/2017
Childhood Solid Tumor Network offers the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of scientific resources for studying pediatric solid tumors
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HPV vaccination rates lag for vulnerable population of childhood cancer survivors
08/24/2017
Health provider recommendation most important predictor of HPV vaccination of adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer.
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Allergies? Exhausted regulatory T cells may play a role
08/24/2017
Regulatory T cells show evidence of functional exhaustion in research that underscores the importance of immunometabolism for immune balance.
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St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Run
08/17/2017
Nearly 200 people ran 465 miles from the St. Jude campus in Memphis to Peoria, IL, while raising more than $5 million for St. Jude.
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Researchers discover fundamental pathology behind ALS
08/16/2017
Identifying the basic cellular malfunction underlying ALS opens the pathway to developing treatments to prevent the disease by preserving neurons.
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Discovery points to drugs that would ‘short-circuit’ deadly leukemia
08/03/2017
St. Jude researchers have found that cells of a deadly acute myeloid leukemia can be killed by blocking production of a molecular “battery.”
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St. Jude names Charalampos Kalodimos chair of Department of Structural Biology
08/02/2017
Dr. Kalodimos’ appointment will further strengthen basic science programs that serve as the foundation of discovery.
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The third annual Hope in the Hamptons raises over $440,000 for St. Jude
07/31/2017
The Hope in the Hamptons fundraising event has raised $1.3 million since Dave and Sue Birdsall began hosting it in New York three years ago.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital signs agreement to commercialize RSV vaccine
07/31/2017
Agreement with Serum Institute of India to develop a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, a lower respiratory tract infection in infants and children.
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Boat-shaped membrane protein offers novel solution for working in the cell membrane
07/21/2017
Novel boat-shaped membrane protein provides an architectural solution for PlsC and likely thousands of other enzymes that work within the cell membrane.
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Definitive genomic study reveals alterations driving most medulloblastoma brain tumors
07/19/2017
Landmark study of the most common pediatric brain tumor reveals new cancer genes and lays the foundation to expand precision medicine.
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Engineered yeast yields insight into machinery of deadly brain tumor
07/18/2017
Researchers offer clues on how mutations in the histone H3 cripple DNA replication and genomic instability, which contribute to development of high-grade glioma.
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Newly identified genetic marker may help detect high-risk flu patients
07/17/2017
Researchers have identified a possible genetic marker of influenza severity and evidence it affects the supply of killer T cells that help fight the infection.
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Kids for Kids Foundation raises $1.3 million for St. Jude
07/06/2017
The Kids for Kids Foundation celebrated a year's worth of fundraising, raising over $1.3 million for St. Jude, with a Family Fun Day event in Brooklyn, New York.
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Improved recognition to help fertility preservation for cancer patients
07/06/2017
Premature ovarian insufficiency leaves childhood cancer survivors at risk for infertility, weak bones and poor health.
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Genomic analysis of key acute leukemia will likely yield new therapies
07/03/2017
Landmark study of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) reveals new mutations and drug development targets.
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Controlling a single brain chemical may help expand window for learning language and music
06/29/2017
Extending the age window for learning language and music may depend on dialing down the neuromodulator adenosine.
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Researchers chart pathway to 'rejuvenating' immune cells to fight cancers
06/28/2017
Enhanced immunotherapies against cancer and viral infections may be on the horizon thanks to a new strategy to combat T cell exhaustion.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as No. 1 Pediatric Cancer Hospital
06/27/2017
St. Jude recognized among hospitals that delivered exceptionally high-quality care among multiple specialties.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital adds new leadership members for Clinical Trials Administration
06/22/2017
Denise Roe and Tangie Thomas will join as leaders in the growing Clinical Trials Administration department.
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Researchers create a ‘Rosetta Stone’ to decode immune recognition
06/21/2017
A new algorithm helps decode how T cells recognize antigens, which should aid efforts to harness the immune system against cancer and infections.
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Darius & Friends push annual concert’s total over $1 million
06/19/2017
Darius Rucker kicked-off the 2017 CMA Music Festival in Nashville with the eighth annual Darius & Friends show, which raised more than $400,000 for St. Jude.
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Researchers identify a key controller of biological machinery in cell’s ‘antenna’
06/06/2017
Discovery of new molecular control switches for cellular machinery offers invaluable new research pathways for understanding and treating diseases.
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Miami shines, raising $1.8 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
06/02/2017
The 15th annual FedEx/ St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala honored Spanish-language television star Adamari López while raising $1.8 million for St. Jude.
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Chronic health conditions among childhood cancer survivors decrease
06/02/2017
Research from Childhood Cancer Survivor Study finds improvements in therapies have reduced the incidence of serious chronic late health effects in survivors.
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Discover the Dream celebrates a dozen years raising funds and awareness for St. Jude
06/01/2017
The 12th annual St. Jude Discover the Dream gala raised more than $700,000, while honoring the legacy of long-time St. Jude supporter Joseph Karam.
