2017 Archive

Research

Secrets of aggressive, deadly cancers revealed in African yeast

Janet Partridge, PhD

Learn how a deadly pediatric cancer mutates a protein to cause a series of cellular malfunctions.

Investigator Insights

Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD, honored for discoveries in immunology

Terrence L. Geiger, MD, PhD

Read how work by Dr. Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD, in immune response is being recognized by top professional organizations.

Research

Experimental cancer drug shows early promise against flu

Paul Thomas, PhD

The flu hijacks upper lung cells and turns them into flu factories. Read how an experimental cancer drug targets the flu’s fuel and shuts the factory down.

Clinical

In times of sorrow, being present to offer comfort and support often matters more than the right words or actions

Lisa Clark, PhD

Being present after the death of a friend or loved one often matters more to those suffering grief than the right words or actions.

Research

Inheriting cancer: Leading the conversation about increased genetic risk

Kim E. Nichols, MD

Read how experts came together to create surveillance recommendations for children and young adults with hereditary conditions that predispose them to cancer.

Clinical

Helping childhood cancer survivors thrive

Tim Folse, MD

Discover how St. Jude is helping cancer survivors manage the long-term effects of treatment and set up screening guidelines for those still in treatment.

Outreach

Families affected by childhood cancer and sickle cell disease honored during September

Janice English, RN

St. Jude honors its patients, survivors and their families during the month of September and every day. Watch the video.

Research

Childhood Solid Tumor Network shares samples, promotes cures

Michael Dyer, PhD

The CSTN provides the world’s largest collection of pediatric cancerous tumors for research into novel treatments. Find out more about available resources.

Research

New CAR T-Cell therapy for pediatric ALL approved, more to come

Stephen Gottschalk, MD

The FDA has approved Kymriah, the first CAR T-cell therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Find out how St. Jude is planning to use this novel treatment.

Clinical

Becoming the best pediatric cancer hospital for our patients

James R. Downing, MD

Find out what makes St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital the best pediatric cancer hospital in the nation.