2021 Archive

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

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

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

See how blocking one kinase resulted in premature neuron growth

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Jude will host the virtual Bringing Chemistry to Medicine Symposium July 22–23. The inaugural event in 2020 prompted a researcher in India to become a visiting scientist at St. Jude. Register for the event.

St. Jude researchers looked at burnout and perceived work demands among St. Jude physicians and found that emotional exhaustion and time demands are key factors in a problem that affects both provider and patient.

A pediatric psychologist expresses gratitude for interdisciplinary collaboration, which elevates patient care and provider well-being.

Martine Roussel, PhD, faculty member and endowed chair in molecular oncogenesis, shares how early work on oncogenes led to her lab’s discovery of new oncogenes.

Kristin Lyons, director of Rehabilitation Services, and Jessica Sparrow, Lead Occupational Therapist, worked as part of a team of oncology rehabilitation providers from pediatric institutions across the country to co-author a recent Seminars in Oncology Nursing article, which provides a comprehensive overview of rehabilitation screening, assessment, and intervention for children with cancer.

Posterior fossa syndrome develops in some children following surgery for the brain tumor medulloblastoma. St. Jude research offers fresh insight into the mysterious syndrome and advice on how to avoid it.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recently published treatment guidelines for children diagnosed with nephroblastoma. Two St. Jude physicians collaborated on the project.

As cancer survivorship changes, new benchmarks must be set to redefine survivorship research and treatment success.

It’s essential to provide an accurate, science-based website for vaccine information. The St. Jude Global COVID-19 Working Group plans to provide accurate COVID-19 information, including answering questions and providing vaccine news as it emerges.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is launching the largest strategic investment in its nearly 60-year history, committing $11.5 billion during the next six years to accelerate research and treatment globally for children with catastrophic diseases.