2021 Archive

Research

Solving the mysterious case of DICER1 cancer predisposition for pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma

Alex Generous, PhD

Investigate the decades-long cold case that St. Jude researchers finally cracked.

St. Jude On

The turbulent chemistry behind smarter, safer therapeutics

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Explore the ingenuity behind therapeutic optimization

Clinical Research

Reducing the risk of posterior fossa syndrome: Questions for Paul Klimo, MD

Paul Klimo, MD and Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Neurosurgeon Paul Klimo, MD, explains posterior fossa syndrome, and how surgeons can work to reduce its risk.

Research

Integrated sequencing approach delivers the most reliable pediatric AML diagnosis

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how combining sequencing approaches provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for diagnosing AML.

St. Jude On

Finding the balance between efficacy and toxicity in pediatric cancer treatment

Alex Generous, PhD

Discover how researchers find ways to improve treatments with genetic information.

Outreach

St. Jude affirms commitment to global childhood health at United Nations General Assembly

Lance Wiedower

The work of St. Jude Global was on display at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

St. Jude On

The circuitous path from chemical compound to clinical trial

Heather Johnson

St. Jude scientists are making progress in the treatment of pediatric cancer by translating new drug findings from the lab to the clinic.

Structural Biology

5 Questions for Andrew Kleist, MD, PhD

Alex Generous, PhD and Andrew Kleist, MD, PhD

Meet Andew Kleist, MD, PhD, a 2025 STAT Wunderkind early career scientist.

Research

Genomic Medicine Initiative (GEMINI) targets unmet needs in rare disease treatment

Brian O'Flynn, PhD and Jake Hopkins, MBA

Learn how GEMINI addresses the challenges of rare genetic diseases

Profiles

Navigating a non-traditional path to becoming a scientist

Matthew Fisher

Meet graduate student Matthew Fisher to learn about his atypical scientific career progression.

Vaccinations

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.

Palliative Care

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.

Profiles

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.