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2021 Archive
When the only direction is forward: St. Jude patient travels the globe to find first-of-its-kind cure
Using genetic information to inform clinical care, researchers and clinicians at St. Jude identified a new treatment for Maria Tangonan that led to a first-of-its-kind cure for pediatric refractory high-risk neuroblastoma.
Climbing the spatial omics ladder to biology’s unpicked fruit
See how spatial omics builds on transcriptomics, genomics and proteomics for multimodal analysis of tissues by barcoding genes for in-situ hybridization
Students reflect on STEMM research immersion experience: “I want to be a role model”
Learn about the transformative summer experience of students participating in the High School Research Immersion program at St. Jude.
Cre matters: Neuroblastoma oncogene activation controls what type of tumor forms
See how rare pancreatic cancer is triggered in neuroblastoma model
Narrating medicine: Experiences of HIV treatment and prevention
Through art and audio, three patients and research participants narrate their experiences with HIV treatment and prevention at St. Jude.
Turning stories into science: Integrating culture and communication into cancer care
The St. Jude Global Culture and Communication Transversal Program is bringing culture and patient-centered communication into pediatric cancer care worldwide.
Protecting children from devastating diseases through vaccination with Diego Hijano, MD
An infectious disease physician-scientist explains the dangers of not vaccinating children.
St. Jude On Microbes: 5 Discoveries to Explore
Watch as Ellie Margolis, MD, PhD, breaks down 5 Discoveries to Explore from the series St. Jude On Microbes.
Working from the same playbook to characterize rare sarcoma
See how pooling rhabdomyosarcoma datasets uncovered new insights into the rare pediatric cancer
Creating community to support community: Empowering adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding at the EAGER Clinic
The EAGER Clinic offers holistic care for adolescents in Memphis and surrounding communities who experience heavy menstrual bleeding and iron-deficiency anemia.
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.
HPV vaccination is cancer prevention
HPV is a common virus that can cause cancer. There is one simple way to prevent that from happening.
Are scientific citations meaningful? Scientific progress from a larger perspective
Scientific citations identify valuable research. Here’s what it’s like to be a part of a lab ranked in the top 1% of citations.
Leukemia diagnosis sets path for Browne to become a nurse practitioner
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 Emily Browne.