2021 Archive

Clinical

Shared Resources Spotlight: Clinical Biomarkers Laboratory

Heather Johnson

The Clinical Biomarkers Laboratory at St. Jude helps investigators make the most out of the resources and data gathered through clinical research.

Research

A curative gene therapy for Diamond-Blackfan anemia nears the clinic

Alex Generous, PhD

Find how St. Jude researchers are pushing forward a potential cure for DBA.

Outreach

Inspiring future data scientists through the legacy of Florence Nightingale

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude is using Florence Nightingale’s data science legacy to inspire students to explore careers in STEMM, especially data science and statistics.

Investigator Insights

The core of palliative care is connection with Deena Levine, MD

Deena Levine, MD

A palliative care expert explains the often misunderstood discipline.

Clinical

Space-age lessons could protect childhood cancer survivors’ bone health

Alex Generous, PhD

Identifying how to help survivors that lose bone density during treatment.

Research

St. Jude scientists do more with less using PeCan-Seq liquid biopsy

Alex Generous, PhD

Novel plasma test shows promise.

Outreach

Bridging the gap in access to diagnostic testing for pediatric cancer in Mexico

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude Global and Mexico in Alliance with St. Jude are leading the Bridge Project to improve access to crucial diagnostic testing for children with cancer in the region.

St. Jude On

High-performance computing team powers scientific discovery at St. Jude

Alex Generous, PhD

Democratized access to computational power fuels research.

Investigator Insights

Pioneering single-molecule imaging

Scott Blanchard, PhD

Read how necessity was the mother of invention for Scott Blanchard, PhD.

St. Jude On

Pioneering 3D printing to advance pediatric cancer research

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Discover how researchers at St. Jude are using innovative 3D printing techniques to push the boundaries of cancer research.

Outreach

The path to cancer prevention includes HPV vaccination

Heather Brandt, PhD

There’s a global push to increase HPV vaccination rates, and if successful, there are these future benefits everyone can enjoy.

Investigator Insights

A blend of art and math inspires Hankins’ science

Elizabeth Whittington

St. Jude highlights Jane Hankins, who offers insights into how the artistic side of medicine shaped her education to become a hematologist.

Research

Blocking the progression of pre-leukemic disorders

Erin Podolak, MA

Genetic changes in the biology of blood cells can lead them down a path to cancer. This researcher is figuring out how that happens.

Investigator Insights

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights Valerie Crabtree who offers insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a psychology career.

Outreach

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in

Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc

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

Catherine G. Lam, MD, MPH

Read how St. Jude and the World Health Organization are partnering to save a million lives and reduce suffering for all.

Investigator Insights

Miller’s approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit

Chris Pennington

Shondra Miller, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, credits her parents for instilling a love of science.

Clinical

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care

Arshia Madni, MD

Strengthening the doctor-patient bond requires a new way of thinking to help ensure open communication and the best possible care.

Clinical

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients

Mary Powers

Research points to bone marrow transplant patients having the highest risk for severe complications from a COVID infection. Here’s what that means.

Investigator Insights

A lifetime dedicated to nursing care

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights these women in science and clinical care who offer insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a scientific or clinical career.