2021 Archive

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

Profiles

5 Questions for Renato Umeton, PhD

Renato Umeton, PhD and Alex Generous, PhD

Meet St. Jude Chief of AI Renato Umeton, PhD, Office of Data Science.

Outreach

Working globally to save critically ill children with cancer

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

The Global Critical Care Program is advancing critical care for children with cancer worldwide through innovation, collaboration and education.

Profiles

5 Questions for Anand Kulkarni, PhD

Erin Podolak, MA and Anand Kulkarni, PhD

Learn what associate scientist Anand Kulkarni, PhD, thinks makes doing research at St. Jude different from anywhere else.

Solid Tumors

Research findings set the stage for GLOBOTRK, a clinical trial with targeted therapy for NTRK and ROS1 fusions

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude is leading a global clinical trial for brain tumors.

Profiles

5 Questions for Janeala Morsby, PhD

Erin Podolak, MA and Janeala Morsby, PhD

Meet postdoctoral researcher Janeala Morsby, PhD, Department of Oncology and learn about her research.

Sickle Cell

Patient voices shape the future of gene therapy

Alex Generous, PhD

Learn what patients, families and health care workers think about gene therapy.

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.