2021 Archive

Research

Peripheral blood tests aid leukemia surveillance for bone marrow failure

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn how a simple test could detect leukemia at an earlier stage and improve outcomes.

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The unique defenses of the infant immune system

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude researchers study the developing infant immune system to understand early vulnerability to infections and inform strategies for protection.

Outreach

St. Jude STEMM ambassadors help kindergarten ‘scientists’ understand infectious diseases

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude scientists engage kindergarten students in interactive learning about infectious diseases while introducing them to careers in science.

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Safeguarding futures by mapping the developing brain

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Learn how discoveries in brain development are shaping brighter futures.

Investigator Insights

Seeing the individual behind the diagnosis

Emily Hanzlik, MD

An experience treating a patient during her residency sparked her interest in neuro-oncology. Learn more about Emily Hanzlik, MD, and her clinical care philosophy.

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Staying healthy long after pediatric cancer treatment ends

Heather Johnson

Learn how survivorship differs between pediatric and adult cancer patients, and how St. Jude is providing unique support.

Clinical

Innovation propels an immunotherapy ‘growth spurt’

Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

Discover how CAR T–cell therapy led to a growth spurt for both Alfonso and the immunotherapy program at St. Jude.

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Prioritizing psychosocial care in the treatment of pediatric catastrophic disease

Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

Learn how St. Jude is prioritizing psychosocial care in the treatment of pediatric catastrophic disease.

Research

Parallel analysis method cracks scalable single-molecule imaging

Alex Generous, PhD

Clever engineering widens researchers’ view of the single-molecule scale.

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Why biology demands a different playbook for kids with cancer

Kasey Belanger-Mayer, PhD

Hear from Charles W.M. Roberts, MD, PhD, on why pediatric cancers are distinct from their adult counterparts – needing their own research and treatments.

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.