2021 Archive

Survivorship

St. Jude calculators crunch the numbers to empower survivors of childhood cancer

Alex Generous, PhD

Find about these free resources, which scientists keep current with the most current survivorship research.

Profiles

Finding my path from baseball to biomedical science

Jordan Bondrowski

A chance encounter at a baseball game as a child set Jordan Bondrowski on the path toward becoming a student in the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Research

Demystifying a methylation mystery at the fetal hemoglobin gene promoter

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn how St. Jude scientists answered a decades-old mystery with implications for sickle cell anemia and beta thalassemia treatment.

Imaging

Harnessing the power of PET to diagnose infectious disease

Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

In a first-in-human trial, investigators at St. Jude are using the power of PET paired with novel radiotracer, [18F]fluoromannitol, to diagnose bacterial infections in patients.

Profiles

5 Questions for Vivian Lawrence, RN

Vivian Lawrence, RN and Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

Meet Vivian Lawrence, RN, Department of Pediatric Medicine, and learn about her career path in clinical research at St. Jude.

Immunotherapy

Center of Excellence in Pediatric Immuno-Oncology fast-tracks progress from the lab to the clinic

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn how St. Jude is accelerating immunotherapy research through communication.

Sickle Cell

Overcoming the medical communication ‘telephone game’ for patients with sickle cell disease

Alex Generous, PhD

Explore how St. Jude researchers are listening to patients to learn how to improve outreach.

Profiles

Going the distance to advance lifesaving leukemia discoveries

Nicole Michmerhuizen, PhD

Meet former postdoctoral researcher Nicole Michmerhuizen, PhD, and learn how her research drives advances in leukemia.

Survivorship

Conversations with survivors of cancer guide therapeutic interventions

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how St. Jude gives power to the voices of long-term survivors of childhood cancer

Research

Improvement science removes the ‘pebbles’ from clinicians’ shoes

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn more about how St. Jude systematically improves clinical care across the hospital.

Profiles

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.

Global Health

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.

Profiles

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.

Palliative Care

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.

Blood Disorders

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.

Profiles

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.

Profiles

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.

Research

Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems

Stacey Schultz-Cherry, PhD

This viral infection is so common nearly everyone has had it - and it can become deadly serious for those who have compromised immune systems.

Profiles

Science begets science: Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD

Elizabeth Jane Walker

Betty Roberts researched the science of hockey’s slap shot and football’s field goal kick – and it changed both sports forever.