2021 Archive

Clinical

Research findings set the stage for GLOBOTRK, a clinical trial with targeted therapy for NTRK and ROS1 fusions

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude is leading a global clinical trial for brain tumors.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Janeala Morsby, PhD

Erin Podolak, MA and Janeala Morsby, PhD

Meet postdoctoral researcher Janeala Morsby, PhD, Department of Oncology and learn about her research.

Clinical

Patient voices shape the future of gene therapy

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn what patients, families and health care workers think about gene therapy.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Priyanka Dogra, PhD

Priyanka Dogra, PhD and Erin Podolak, MA

Meet postdoctoral researcher Priyanka Dogra, PhD, Department of Structural Biology, and learn about her research.  

Clinical

Hydroxyurea may help kids with sickle cell disease breathe better at night

Alex Generous, PhD

Find how sickle cell treatment may help kids get better sleep.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Maowei Hu, PhD

Maowei Hu and Erin Podolak, MA

Meet postdoctoral researcher Maowei Hu, PhD, Department of Chemical Biology & Therapeutics and learn about her research.  

St. Jude On

Six decades of innovative milestones in research and care at St. Jude

Jake Hopkins, MBA and Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

Explore innovative research and clinical care milestones in pediatric leukemias, sickle cell disease, HIV, radiation oncology and cancer genomics from the past six decades at St. Jude.

Research

Protein turnover information provides new insights and may guide researchers to more accurate Alzheimer's disease models

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how a collaborative effort in proteomics produced a comprehensive turnover atlas and sparked discovery in Alzheimer’s disease research.

Outreach

Chennai registry bridges gaps in reliable childhood cancer data

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Venkatraman Radhakrishnan MD, MS, led the creation of India’s first childhood cancer registry to improve data collection and care in resource-limited regions.

Investigator Insights

Alexandra Boyd’s journey from open heart surgery to clinical research nursing

Alexandra Boyd, RN

Join Alexandra Boyd, RN, as she shares her story of overcoming health challenges, pursuing a nursing career, and advancing clinical research in pediatric oncology at St. Jude.

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.