2021 Archive

Research

Parallel analysis method cracks scalable single-molecule imaging

Alex Generous, PhD

Clever engineering widens researchers’ view of the single-molecule scale.

St. Jude On

Why biology demands a different playbook for kids with cancer

Kasey Belanger-Mayer, PhD

Hear from Charles W.M. Roberts, MD, PhD, on why pediatric cancers are distinct from their adult counterparts – needing their own research and treatments.

Global Health

Helping childhood cancer go from invisible to a public health priority in Ecuador

Matt Gaschk

The Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines is raising the profile of childhood cancer and how best to treat it in Ecuador.

Profiles

5 Questions for Julia Hanebrink, PhD

Taylor Wewel and Julia Hanebrink

Discover how a background in anthropology influences how clinical research scientist Julia Hanebrink, PhD, approaches qualitative research.

Clinical

Collaboration eases the way for immunotherapies to move from lab to clinic

Alex Generous, PhD

A unique St. Jude initiative is accelerating clinical CAR–T cell research in a lab-to-clinic-to-lab loop.

Research

Biostatisticians make clinical trial data more dynamic to gain deeper insights

Alex Generous, PhD

Find how a new statistical package is getting more out of trial analysis.

Outreach

Piecing together sustainable care for children with brain tumors worldwide

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how global partnerships are improving diagnosis, treatment and care for children with central nervous system tumors in resource-limited countries.

Investigator Insights

St. Jude dentists protect patients’ smiles during and after treatment

Martha Wells, DMD, MS

Meet Martha Wells, DMD, MS, Chief of Dentistry at St. Jude, and learn the importance of dental health in cancer treatment

Clinical

Genetic insights advance understanding of pediatric thyroid cancer

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

A new St. Jude study uncovers genetic factors behind pediatric thyroid cancer risk.

Research

Technology advances unlock the mystery of mitochondrial DNA — our “other” genome

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how tools like mitoedit and NETBID reveal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) ties to diseases such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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.

Gene Editing

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.

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.

About St. Jude

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.

Gene Editing

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.

Imaging

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.