2021 Archive

Neurologic Disease

Turning genetic discoveries into answers for children with epilepsy

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Scientists at St. Jude are utilizing genetic research to transform diagnosis and treatment for children with severe epilepsies.

Immunotherapy

Fundamental research sets the stage for immuno-oncology collaboration

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn how St. Jude is accelerating immunotherapy’s path to the clinic.

Clinical Research

Putting together the puzzle of effective Ataxia treatment

Heather Johnson

Through the Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative St. Jude investigators are gaining new understanding and learning how to better treat ataxias.

Profiles

Rare disease detectives go all in on metabolic disorders

Andrea Gropman, MD

Learn what Andrea Gropman, MD, plans to achieve as the new leader of Neurometabolic Translational Research at St. Jude

Developmental Biology

Genomic instability is a risk for neurological disease and an opportunity for intervention

Alex Generous, PhD

Fixing DNA damage repair systems to help patients.

Outreach

Finding your footing for a future in biomedical research

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude is preparing future scientists through education, training pathways and STEMM initiatives, inspiring careers in biomedical research and healthcare.

Structural Biology

Biomolecular organization holds tantalizing clues for neurological disease treatment

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

 See how microscopic “bubbles” set the stage for neurological breakthroughs

Research

Protein Production Facility accelerates research

Paige Brown Jarreau, PhD

Scientists at the Protein Production Facility are making high quality proteins to help support research across St. Jude.

Profiles

5 Questions for Lisett Contreras, PhD

Erin Podolak, MA and Lisett Contreras, PhD

Meet postdoctoral researcher Lisett Contreras, PhD, Department of Pathology, and learn about her research.  

Developmental Biology

Laying the foundation for neuronal development

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how blocking one kinase resulted in premature neuron growth

Research

The current landscape and promising future of sickle cell disease therapy

Jeremie Estepp, MD

Major advancements in sickle cell disease therapy hold a promising future for patients, including organ preservation and a possible cure.

Investigator Insights

Paramedic training framed career decision to become a physician

Chris Pennington

St. Jude highlights Holly Spraker-Perlman, MD, who credits working as a paramedic as inspiring her medical career.

Outreach

HPV: Prevention is Key

Rhonda Davis

Doing this one simple thing can prevent 90% of these cancers from developing by preventing the infections that can cause them.

Investigator Insights

For Erica Kaye, MD, the privilege of caring for a patient and family is sacred

Elizabeth Whittington

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.

Outreach

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention

Heather Brandt, PhD

HPV is a common virus that can cause cancer. There is one simple way to prevent that from happening.

Research

Are scientific citations meaningful? Scientific progress from a larger perspective

Lindsey Montefiori, PhD

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.

Investigator Insights

Leukemia diagnosis sets path for Browne to become a nurse practitioner

Mary Powers

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.