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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Researchers reveal why Hippo pathway may have an outsized effect on solid tumor
A surprising mechanism that might explain how the Hippo signaling pathway promotes solid tumor growth.
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Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors
Common genetic variations may help find female childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of breast cancer and who are candidates for stepped up screening.
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Obesity problem starts early phase of therapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Children with ALL gain weight during treatment, and researchers suggest that early interventions should be considered.
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.