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Unraveling the connection between ancestry and cancer
02/21/2019
Scientists found variations in a fourth gene that is linked to a 50% increased ALL risk in Hispanic children. The risk was much lower for non-Hispanic children with the variation.
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Reducing alert fatigue
02/13/2019
A time-consuming issue for clinicians is assessing drug alerts in EHR systems. Researchers evaluated alerts and found ways to safely reduce alert overrides by 40 percent.
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Reprogramming immune cells to fight tumors from within
10/19/2018
Scientists have a new strategy to enhance the anti-cancer immune response and slow tumor growth. The goal is to reprogram macrophages to eliminate tumor cells.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma discoveries move from lab to clinic
08/23/2018
St. Jude scientists have completed the most complete analysis yet of the muscle and soft tissue tumor rhabdomyosarcoma.
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NCI awards ‘exceptional’ rating to St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center
08/22/2018
For the second time in a row, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded St. Jude the highest possible rank of “exceptional” during renewal of the hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center grant.
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Discovery may help some children avoid bone marrow transplantation
07/26/2018
Researchers have solved a decades-old mystery about which mutations cause a rare, inherited bone marrow disorder. The answer may allow some children to avoid bone marrow transplantation.
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St. Jude partners with University of Washington to improve knowledge worldwide
07/18/2018
St. Jude and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington are partnering to advance knowledge and understanding of childhood cancer around the world.
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Scientists identify a protein complex that shapes T cells’ destiny
07/06/2018
Like a mentor helping medical students choose between specialties, a protein complex helps shape the destiny of developing T cells, according to St. Jude scientists.
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Genetic counseling suggested for all childhood cancer survivors
06/19/2018
St. Jude has completed the first genome sequencing of cancer survivors and found that 12 percent of childhood cancer survivors may have a higher risk of cancer.
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Brain tumor subtype discovered that responds to less-aggressive treatment
05/17/2018
St. Jude researchers have discovered that a quarter of medulloblastoma patients have the infant SHH-II subtype. These patients may respond to less aggressive forms of chemotherapy, sparing them a lifetime of side-effects from treatment.
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WHO expands partnership with St. Jude
05/16/2018
St. Jude is the first WHO Collaborating Centre for Childhood Cancer. Read more about our exciting efforts to increase survival rates of children with pediatric cancer worldwide.
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A protein ‘gone rogue’ may lead to new cancer treatments
05/16/2018
A protein has been identified that may help researchers target and kill cancer cells more effectively. Learn more about this exciting discovery.
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Research pinpoints crucial flu mutation
04/24/2018
A mutation has been identified that may help scientists determine how to manufacture drugs to better fight the influenza virus. Learn more about the advances of treating drug resistant viruses.
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Fourth ALL predisposition gene discovered
04/19/2018
Scientists have discovered a new gene mutation that may help predetermine a child’s risk for developing ALL. Explore the latest breakthroughs.
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Injured cells and genetic variation may highlight a risk of neurocognitive problems
03/29/2018
St. Jude researchers recently discovered neurocognitive side-effects in patients may stem from leukemia itself, rather than solely from treatment-related causes. Read the latest.
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Molecule identified that serves as a sentinel for the immune system
03/22/2018
One specific molecule might be the key to preventing infections in pediatric patients. Learn more about this new discovery.
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How socially connected are cancer survivors? The answer might surprise you.
03/08/2018
As cancer survivorship increases, so do efforts to understand and strengthen social support and advice. Read the latest.
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A new avenue to prevent hearing loss
03/07/2018
The chemotherapy drug cisplatin may help save a child’s life. But that same medication can also damage a child’s hearing.
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At the deepest level, children are not just small adults when it comes to cancer
02/28/2018
A comprehensive analysis of the genes and mutations driving childhood cancer reveals just how different the disease is in children and adults.
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St. Jude Announces Plans for State-of-the-Art Advanced Research Center
02/19/2018
St. Jude announces plans for a new, state-of-the-art advanced research center that will reinforce the scientific efforts of our faculty members. Learn more about this new addition to the St. Jude community.
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Bringing hope and effective treatment to young refugees with cancer
02/18/2018
The Lebanese refugee crisis offers lessons in how to provide effective treatment for cancer and chronic diseases during emergencies.
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The chance to earn modest rewards may help get kids moving
02/12/2018
Want young cancer survivors to stay active? Pilot study finds the chance to earn stickers, T-shirts and other rewards helps keep survivors moving.
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DNA in 3-D reveals a ‘hijacking’ that drives neuroblastoma
01/23/2018
The oncogene c-MYC drives high-risk neuroblastoma in some young cancer patients. The findings lay the groundwork for much needed precision medicines.
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Improving vaccination rates in hospitals
01/10/2018
A St. Jude quality improvement initiative that greatly increased the employee vaccination rate for pertussis, or whooping cough, offers a model for other health care institutions nationwide.
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A double whammy for leukemia patients
01/04/2018
St. Jude scientists have discovered new germline variations in a tumor suppressor gene called TP53. Children with these variants are at risk of developing leukemia.
