2024 Archive

Sickle Cell

Bone marrow transplantation for sickle cell disease improves myocardial fibrosis

Erin Podolak, MA

St. Jude scientists have found for the first time that myocardial fibrosis caused by sickle cell disease can actually be improved by bone marrow transplantation.

Research

Exploring biomolecular condensate networks’ internal structure

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how molecular dynamics revealed the inhomogeneous nature of biomolecular condensates

Survivorship

Uncovering the source of a “silent” syndrome

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Discover the neuronal interactions at the center of posterior fossa syndrome

Profiles

5 Questions for J. Paul Taylor, MD, PhD

J. Paul Taylor, MD, PhD and Brian O'Flynn, PhD and Kristin Stephenson, MHA, JD

Learn how J. Paul Taylor, MD, PhD, leveraged the unique infrastructure at St. Jude to launch the Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative

Research

Distinct molecular profiles lead to a better understanding of acute leukemia

Emilia Asante, PhD

Distinct molecular profiles in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-ALL/LLy) with PICALM::MLLT10 (PM) fusions shed light on potential targeted therapies for improved outcomes.

Outreach

Global peer community sets standards to save vulnerable children from infectious diseases

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude is helping train and make guidelines to prevent and treat infections during pediatric cancer treatment worldwide.

Sickle Cell

Boot camp trains sickle cell disease ‘pain crises champions’ to improve patient care

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude and UTHSC are training nurses worldwide how to better care for people with sickle cell disease.

Research

A glimpse beyond life and death: Exploring the biology of the MICOS complex

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how new model offers glimpse into vital mitochondrial complex

Profiles

Core values underlie nursing excellence with Sarah Currie, RNC, MSN, NEA-BC

Sarah Currie, RNC, MSN, NEA-BC

Learn about the values that shape nursing research and care at St. Jude.

Survivorship

Addressing the needs of childhood cancer survivors

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how many factors from environment to genetics affect the post-treatment experience of childhood cancer survivors