2021 Archive

Clinical

Helping craniopharyngioma survivors dream well and dream big

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn how St. Jude researchers are addressing sleep disruptions in survivors of childhood cancer.

St. Jude On

‘Cellf’-determination through epigenetic regulation

Brian Abraham, PhD

St. Jude scientists are leading research to understand how epigenetics works, and the impact the field can have on disease.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Xin-yan Chen, PhD

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD and Xin-yan Chen

Meet postdoctoral researcher Xin-yan Chen, PhD, Department of Tumor Cell Biology, and learn about her research.  

Outreach

Global Platform builds momentum for improving childhood cancer care

Alex Generous, PhD

Find out how the Global Platform is forming the foundation of systemic improvements in multiple countries.

Clinical

Understanding best friendships and psychosocial health in pediatric brain tumor survivors

Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

Learn how researchers examined the impact of friendships on social functioning in pediatric brain tumor survivors.

Research

Combination therapy research strategy comes full circle

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how drug activity, not drug synergy should guide preclinical drug combination discovery such as for leukemia including antagonistic drug combos

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Jingjing Chen, PhD

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD and Jingjing Chen

Meet postdoctoral researcher Jingjing Chen, PhD, Department of Hematology, and learn about her research.

Outreach

Learning today to become the mentors of tomorrow

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn more about how mentorship at St. Jude prepares future leaders in research and medicine.

Research

Death-defying mechanism drives premature aging in blood stem cells after transplant

Alex Generous, PhD

Discover how mitochondria help stem cells re-establish the blood system at the cost of accelerated aging.

Clinical

Multidimensional insights guide treatment for pediatric diffuse hemispheric glioma

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how new research is guiding the best treatment strategies to improve outcomes in pediatric diffuse hemispheric glioma.

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.

Research

Gene therapy pioneer led St. Jude through unprecedented growth

Elizabeth Jane Walker

Leader, mentor, scientist, physician and gene therapy pioneer: Arthur Nienhuis' extensive legacy of science and medicine.