Research News & Publications

Late effects of treatment hinder independence of adult survivors of childhood brain tumors

08/09/2018

St. Jude investigators find that cognitive impairment and physical performance limitations are strong predictors of non-independence in survivors.
Financial checkup should be part of health screenings for childhood cancer survivors

08/01/2018

Financial hardship is widespread among childhood cancer survivors, reducing their quality of life and leaving them at risk for depression, other problems.
Solution to medical mystery may help some children avoid bone marrow transplantation

07/26/2018

Researchers identify mutations responsible for an inherited bone marrow disorder and evidence some affected patients may regain normal immune function without treatment.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation collaborate to improve knowledge of childhood cancer worldwide

07/18/2018

The partnership with Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation will provide more accurate estimates of the global burden of cancer among children.
Scientists identify a protein complex that shapes the destiny of T cells

07/06/2018

Metabolic activity in immune cells influences the fate of developing T cells, including a protein complex that plays a decisive role.
"Substantial portion" of childhood cancer survivors not concerned about their future health

06/25/2018

Surveys from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study found that a surprisingly high number of survivors showed a lack of concern for their future well-being.
Engineered 'starter key' for brain tumor offers new model for drug testing

06/25/2018

Researchers have applied a new way to trigger medulloblastoma in neural cells that will lead to the ability to test a promising class of anti-tumor drugs.
Researchers develop a better method to compare gene expression in single cells

06/19/2018

Check out a new algorithm that is available at no cost to help researchers get the most out of single-cell RNA sequencing technology.
St. Jude partners with nation’s top cancer centers to endorse goal of eliminating HPV-related cancers in the United States

06/07/2018

Joint statement empowers parents, young adults and physicians to act to increase vaccination rates and screenings to eliminate HPV-related cancers
Rigorous study finds widely used treatment for infection fails young cancer patients

06/05/2018

Study found ethanol-lock therapy failed to prevent new or recurring infections in cancer patients with central venous catheters and led to more complications.