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2021 Archive
Mentorship guides a PhD student from puzzling result to RSV discovery
Learn how a St. Jude graduate student navigated confusing results.
Mechanisms controlling gene expression offer avenues for leukemia treatment and diagnosis
Discover how St. Jude scientists are leveraging epigenetic programming to better understand leukemia.
5 Questions for Kim Nichols, MD
Meet Kim Nichols, MD, and learn about her work in cancer predisposition research.
Countering epigenetic control of cell identity gone awry
Explore St. Jude research using epigenetic regulation to find new therapeutic opportunities.
Helping craniopharyngioma survivors dream well and dream big
Learn how St. Jude researchers are addressing sleep disruptions in survivors of childhood cancer.
‘Cellf’-determination through epigenetic regulation
St. Jude scientists are leading research to understand how epigenetics works, and the impact the field can have on disease.
5 Questions for Xin-yan Chen, PhD
Meet postdoctoral researcher Xin-yan Chen, PhD, Department of Tumor Cell Biology, and learn about her research.
Global Platform builds momentum for improving childhood cancer care
Find out how the Global Platform is forming the foundation of systemic improvements in multiple countries.
Understanding best friendships and psychosocial health in pediatric brain tumor survivors
Learn how researchers examined the impact of friendships on social functioning in pediatric brain tumor survivors.
Combination therapy research strategy comes full circle
See how drug activity, not drug synergy should guide preclinical drug combination discovery such as for leukemia including antagonistic drug combos
The global burden of sickle cell disease: The quality of treatment shouldn’t depend upon where you live
Survival and quality of life for many with sickle cell disease depends upon where they live. Here’s what a doctor wants to do to fix that.
How do fathers grieve the loss of a child?
Fathers express grief through keeping busy or focusing on work – different than a mother’s grief. But fathers may not be getting the support they need after the loss of a child.
A career of service to those in need
Nehali Patel, MD, grew up helping those in need. Read how working with HIV-infected children has shaped her medical career.
The path to cancer prevention includes HPV vaccination
There’s a global push to increase HPV vaccination rates, and if successful, there are these future benefits everyone can enjoy.
A blend of art and math inspires Hankins’ science
St. Jude highlights Jane Hankins, who offers insights into how the artistic side of medicine shaped her education to become a hematologist.
Blocking the progression of pre-leukemic disorders
Genetic changes in the biology of blood cells can lead them down a path to cancer. This researcher is figuring out how that happens.
Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career
St. Jude highlights Valerie Crabtree who offers insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a psychology career.
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in
Just how effective are COVID vaccines? Should you get one? A virologist and an infectious diseases physician have answers to those questions and more.
Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all
Read how St. Jude and the World Health Organization are partnering to save a million lives and reduce suffering for all.
Miller’s approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
Shondra Miller, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, credits her parents for instilling a love of science.