2017 Archive

Is Ptpn6, a controlling gene, linked with the master immune switch IL-1 alpha? Can this link be mapped to help pinpoint immune system response? Find out more.

Find out how Trinity uses yoga and make-believe creatures to regain her strength and coordination after pineoblastoma, a type of childhood cancer.

Ching-Hon Pui, MD, shares how he became a leading pediatric leukemia researcher. He has advice for those pursuing their dreams.

The St. Jude Global program hosted clinicians from 17 Latin American countries to enhance the quality of pediatric cancer care around the world.

NIH seminar elucidates new guidelines for grant-funded research as well as allocation of monies to more labs.

Find out how to access GWAS data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, to help answer how genetics.

Dr. Beth Stewart studies specific pediatric cancer mutations. Read how she’ll use an NCCN Young Investigator Award to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

Zebrafish and humans are surprisingly alike when it comes to blood stem cells. Find out how studying zebrafish led to advancements in treating blood disorders.

Learn how AACR and St. Jude offer opportunities for pediatric cancer researchers to collaborate and share resources.

PhD students presented original research at this year’s NGSS. A former participant and current St. Jude postdoc gives his perspective on the experience.