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2021 Archive
Mechanisms controlling gene expression offer avenues for leukemia treatment and diagnosis
Discover how St. Jude scientists are leveraging epigenetic programming to better understand leukemia.
5 Questions for Kim Nichols, MD
Meet Kim Nichols, MD, and learn about her work in cancer predisposition research.
Countering epigenetic control of cell identity gone awry
Explore St. Jude research using epigenetic regulation to find new therapeutic opportunities.
Helping craniopharyngioma survivors dream well and dream big
Learn how St. Jude researchers are addressing sleep disruptions in survivors of childhood cancer.
‘Cellf’-determination through epigenetic regulation
St. Jude scientists are leading research to understand how epigenetics works, and the impact the field can have on disease.
Global Platform builds momentum for improving childhood cancer care
Find out how the Global Platform is forming the foundation of systemic improvements in multiple countries.
Understanding best friendships and psychosocial health in pediatric brain tumor survivors
Learn how researchers examined the impact of friendships on social functioning in pediatric brain tumor survivors.
Combination therapy research strategy comes full circle
See how drug activity, not drug synergy should guide preclinical drug combination discovery such as for leukemia including antagonistic drug combos
5 Questions for Jingjing Chen, PhD
Meet postdoctoral researcher Jingjing Chen, PhD, Department of Hematology, and learn about her research.
Learning today to become the mentors of tomorrow
Learn more about how mentorship at St. Jude prepares future leaders in research and medicine.
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.
HPV: Prevention is Key
Doing this one simple thing can prevent 90% of these cancers from developing by preventing the infections that can cause them.
For Erica Kaye, MD, the privilege of caring for a patient and family is sacred
St. Jude highlights women in science and clinical care who offer insights for those interested in pursuing a scientific or clinical career. Click here for tips from Erica Kaye.