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. We freely share data and tools with the global scientific community.
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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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Definitive genomic study reveals alterations driving most medulloblastoma brain tumors
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
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
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.
News & Publications
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Scientific Report 2016
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.