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M. Madan Babu joins St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as endowed chair in biological data science
06/30/2020
Position will enhance data-driven biomedical research at St. Jude
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St. Jude Cloud portal expands access to treasure trove of pediatric solid tumor data
06/26/2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital develops the Childhood Solid Tumor Network data portal to speed discoveries and novel therapies for treatment of childhood solid tumors.
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Inherited mutation found among Brazilians increases cancer risk
06/24/2020
Genomic research helps explain why some people with a common TP53 mutation widespread in Brazil get cancer while others do not.
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St. Jude JAM launches pre-event auction online
06/23/2020
Now through June 30, online bidding is open for an auction affiliated with the St. Jude JAM Presented by Delta Dental and InnerWorkings, a virtual concert event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 30.
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St. Jude creates resource for pediatric brain tumor research
06/23/2020
Researchers worldwide can access orthotopic patient-derived xenograft models to speed discovery and test novel therapies for childhood brain tumors.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital president and CEO honored for contributions to pediatric cancer research
06/22/2020
James R. Downing, M.D., receives inaugural award from prestigious cancer research association.
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St. Jude pediatric oncologist Dylan Graetz receives Young Investigator Award from ASCO
06/18/2020
Dylan Graetz, M.D., M.P.H., a pediatric hematology-oncology fellow at St. Jude, has received a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
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Gospel, R&B artists to lend voices for World Sickle Cell Day livestream on June 18
06/16/2020
Several gospel and R&B artists are lending their voices for a livestream on World Sickle Cell Day to raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. ‘Inspired: Together #forStJude,’ will take place from 6-8 p.m. ET, on Thursday, June 18, on St. Jude social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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CICERO software enables detection of cancer-causing gene fusions
06/15/2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital software enables detection of previously unknown cancer-causing gene fusions, pointing the way to new treatments.
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Streamlined and scalable CHANGE-Seq method improves understanding of genome editors
06/15/2020
New research tool helps define unintended off-target effects of CRISPR genome editing, making the process safer and more precise.
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Cytokine implicated in HLH treatment resistance
06/12/2020
Research sheds light on cytokine storm syndromes and how ruxolitinib may benefit patients with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
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New virtual summer concert event, St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and InnerWorkings
06/09/2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® today announced details for the 2020 St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and InnerWorkings. The virtual concert event and fundraiser, open to everyone, will take place at 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday, June 30 and will be livestreamed on stjude.org/stjudejam. Attendees can party and dance along with a stellar lineup of performers and participate in an online charity auction, with top fundraisers receiving access to an exclusive VIP pre-event experience. Fundraising and event sponsorship opportunities are available now throughout the month of June.
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Kiri Ness, Ph.D., of St. Jude receives award for outstanding contributions to professional literature from American Physical Therapy Association
06/09/2020
Kiri Ness, Ph.D., is the 2020 recipient of the Helen J. Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Literature.
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Identifying survivors at high risk of secondary cancers
06/04/2020
St. Jude researchers look at the combined effect of cancer treatments and inherited mutations in DNA-repair genes.
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Sahaja Acharya, M.D., of St. Jude receives early career development award from ASCO
06/01/2020
Sahaja Acharya, M.D., a radiation oncologist at St. Jude, has received a 2020 Career Development Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Conquer Cancer foundation.
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Melissa Hudson, M.D., of St. Jude wins award for outstanding contributions to childhood cancer survivorship
05/27/2020
St. Jude investigator Melissa Hudson, M.D., is named the 2020 recipient of the Northwestern Mutual Award for Excellence in Childhood Cancer Survivorship by the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
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Prom from Home: Under the Living Room Lights on May 22
05/11/2020
Starting with a pre-show at 6 p.m. ET, on Friday, May 22, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and YouTube personality Zach Sang will present Prom from Home: Under the Living Room Lights on YouTube and Twitter. The livestream event is a free prom organized for the Class of 2020 who missed out on their school proms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is open to anyone looking to relive fun memories from high school or create new ones, too.
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St. Jude awarded federal grant for Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
05/07/2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has received a National Science Foundation grant to integrate biology and engineering at the molecular level to tackle childhood disease.
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Pediatric neurologist Richard Finkel, M.D., joins St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
05/06/2020
A leading expert in pediatric neurologic disorders, Richard S. Finkel, M.D., will lead the new Center for Experimental Neurotherapeutics at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Douglas R. Green, Ph.D., of St. Jude elected to the National Academy of Sciences
04/30/2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital immunologist recognized for his contribution to understanding the mechanism of cell death and survival.
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St. Jude patient Fletcher announces Round 1 selection during 2020 NFL Draft
04/23/2020
St. Jude patient Fletcher will be a special “virtual” guest of the National Football League (NFL) when he announces the Cleveland Browns' Round 1 draft pick with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23. This annual in-person appearance by a St. Jude patient will be virtual for 2020, with a recorded message from Fletcher passing to the live selection by Commissioner Goodell as they team up to raise awareness of the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.
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Global COVID-19 Observatory and Resource Center for Childhood Cancer to serve as hub for sharing information on treating pediatric cancer patients infected by the virus
04/16/2020
Oncologists and other health care providers from across the world to contribute data and share best practices in real time.
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Network of protein-RNA interaction guides phase separation
04/16/2020
Scientists at St. Jude have identified a mechanism that controls how phase separation leads to the formation of stress granules in cells.
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Discovering the secrets of the enigmatic caspase-6
04/15/2020
Researchers identified the mechanisms underlying the innate immune function of the enzyme caspase-6, offering ways to combat viral infection, inflammatory diseases and cancer.
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St. Jude experimental anti-malarial drug shows promise in first clinical trial
04/07/2020
Malaria is a leading killer of children worldwide, and new drugs are needed. New research reports encouraging early clinical results with a new compound.
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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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Inspired by Your Kindness blog shares heartwarming acts of humanity
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.
