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2021 Archive
Genetic insights advance understanding of pediatric thyroid cancer
A new St. Jude study uncovers genetic factors behind pediatric thyroid cancer risk.
Technology advances unlock the mystery of mitochondrial DNA — our “other” genome
See how tools like mitoedit and NETBID reveal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) ties to diseases such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia
St. Jude visual artists bring research to life
Watch how St. Jude visual storytellers use artistry to support scientific discovery
Weaving palliative principles into sickle cell disease care
St. Jude clinicians collaborate with fellow palliative care experts to advocate for bringing palliative care to patients with sickle cell disease.
Collaborative science fuels innovation in immunotherapy effort to treat brain tumors
Learn about how an award-winning scientific collaboration is pushing forward novel cancer therapies.
Shaping a legacy of education and training at St. Jude
Meet Suzanne Gronemeyer, PhD, and discover how she built a legacy of education and training at St. Jude.
Master’s program helps launch data science careers at St. Jude
See how the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences trains students in the Applied Biomedical Data Science MS program.
Understanding critical pathways drives targeted therapy efforts
See how St. Jude scientists turn research into strategies for drugging key cancer pathways.
Studies link SMARCAL1 to increased risk for pediatric bone cancer
Two St. Jude efforts independently uncovered the predisposition gene’s role.
The behind-the-scenes chemistry driving drug discovery
See how St. Jude chemists approach drug discovery and development to make the therapies of tomorrow.
Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems
This viral infection is so common nearly everyone has had it - and it can become deadly serious for those who have compromised immune systems.
Science begets science: Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD
Betty Roberts researched the science of hockey’s slap shot and football’s field goal kick – and it changed both sports forever.
Learning the connection between research and the people it helps
St. Jude highlights Regina Kolaitis, PhD, who shares the moment she learned about the connection between her research and the people it helped.
Engaging partners to achieve HPV vaccination increases
St. Jude is partnering with the community to increase awareness and understanding of HPV vaccinations to prevent HPV-related cancers.
Reducing deep sequencing errors to find residual cancer cells
This new computational tool pinpoints errors in ultra deep sequencing to identify residual cancer cells that normal sequencing misses.
The life and legacy of Joseph Simone, MD
St. Jude pays homage to a physician scientist who helped lead the first curative treatment for childhood leukemia.
Life-changing experience helped forge Jurbergs’ career in pediatric oncology
Niki Jurbergs, PhD, shares how her health care career was shaped by an intense moment with a patient and family.
COVID and HPV: Getting back on track with HPV vaccination
The COVID pandemic has halted the progress of preventive health care for teens. Most importantly, this one vaccine that can prevent cancer.
The current landscape and promising future of sickle cell disease therapy
Major advancements in sickle cell disease therapy hold a promising future for patients, including organ preservation and a possible cure.
Paramedic training framed career decision to become a physician
St. Jude highlights Holly Spraker-Perlman, MD, who credits working as a paramedic as inspiring her medical career.