St. Jude investigators have the freedom to focus on making big discoveries, backed by extraordinary resources and support teams. Our culture and campus foster the free exchange of ideas among scientists and clinicians for creative, collaborative science.
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Comprehensive Cancer Center
St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.
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Research Resources & Data
Superb shared resources at St. Jude are designed to accelerate research and foster innovation.
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Clinical & Research Innovation
At St. Jude, we dream big, and build our research programs to match. Explore just a few of the pioneering initiatives that make St. Jude different.
Pediatric Cancer Genome Project
The roots of pediatric cancer are hidden deep within a child’s DNA. The St. Jude—Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project is the world’s most ambitious effort to discover the origins of childhood cancer and seek new cures.
Latest Research
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Too little or too much DUX4 is just right
St. Jude researchers discover protein that may improve treatment for B-ALL in some patients. Learn more about how this gene’s expression impacts development.
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Scientists follow the data to a surprise
Researchers surveyed the accumulation of toxic proteins in Alzheimer’s models, and discovered that a pathway nicknamed LANDO can limit the protein buildup.
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Childhood leukemia cannot hide from the immune system
St. Jude scientists found that despite having few mutations, pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia does not escape immune detection.
News & Publications
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Scientific Report 2018
The Scientific Report, Translating Science into Survival, describes key breakthroughs made by St. Jude investigators.
Careers & Training at St. Jude
At St. Jude, your career makes a difference. We offer outstanding opportunities in the basic and translational sciences, clinical research, patient care and many other areas for talented individuals.