2021 Archive

Research

Biostatisticians make clinical trial data more dynamic to gain deeper insights

Alex Generous, PhD

Find how a new statistical package is getting more out of trial analysis.

Outreach

Piecing together sustainable care for children with brain tumors worldwide

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how global partnerships are improving diagnosis, treatment and care for children with central nervous system tumors in resource-limited countries.

Investigator Insights

St. Jude dentists protect patients’ smiles during and after treatment

Martha Wells, DMD, MS

Meet Martha Wells, DMD, MS, Chief of Dentistry at St. Jude, and learn the importance of dental health in cancer treatment

Clinical

Genetic insights advance understanding of pediatric thyroid cancer

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

A new St. Jude study uncovers genetic factors behind pediatric thyroid cancer risk.

Research

Technology advances unlock the mystery of mitochondrial DNA — our “other” genome

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how tools like mitoedit and NETBID reveal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) ties to diseases such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Outreach

St. Jude visual artists bring research to life

Brian O'Flynn, PhD and Jake Hopkins, MBA

Watch how St. Jude visual storytellers use artistry to support scientific discovery

Clinical

Weaving palliative principles into sickle cell disease care

Taylor Wewel

St. Jude clinicians collaborate with fellow palliative care experts to advocate for bringing palliative care to patients with sickle cell disease.

Research

Collaborative science fuels innovation in immunotherapy effort to treat brain tumors

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn about how an award-winning scientific collaboration is pushing forward novel cancer therapies.

Investigator Insights

Shaping a legacy of education and training at St. Jude

Suzanne Gronemeyer, PhD

Meet Suzanne Gronemeyer, PhD, and discover how she built a legacy of education and training at St. Jude.

Outreach

Master’s program helps launch data science careers at St. Jude

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

See how the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences trains students in the Applied Biomedical Data Science MS program.

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.