Author Profile

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Scientific Writer

Brian O’Flynn, PhD, is a Scientific Writer in the Strategic Communications, Education and Outreach Department at St. Jude.

Stories by Brian O'Flynn

Abstract image of a brain in a cave
Abstract image of a brain in a cave
Clinical

Uncovering the source of a “silent” syndrome

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Discover the neuronal interactions at the center of posterior fossa syndrome

Paul Taylor standing in front of a wood-paneled wall
Paul Taylor standing in front of a wood-paneled wall
Investigator Insights

5 Questions for J. Paul Taylor, MD, PhD

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

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

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

St. Jude On

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

Research

Blazing a TRAIL in acute myeloid leukemia treatment

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how studies into AML drug reveals new potential target

Research

Study reveals the neurochemical gatekeeper to learning and the key to unlocking it

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

St. Jude research uncovers neural secrets behind our capacity to learn

Research

Drug which blocks stress granule formation offers insight into biomolecular condensates

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how G3BP inhibitors represent turning point in RNP granule research

Jeffery Klco and Juan Barajas
Jeffery Klco and Juan Barajas
Research

Following the breadcrumbs: Gain-of-function mutation leads researchers to new therapeutic target for pediatric AML

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Explore the mechanistic insights behind novel pediatric AML therapeutic target

Graphic depicting infant vaccination
Graphic depicting infant vaccination
Research

Exploring the interplay between vaccines and immune system development in infants

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Explore new research delving into pediatric immune responses to vaccination

Ashraf Mohommed and Aseem Ansari
Ashraf Mohommed and Aseem Ansari
Research

Just like the real thing: Synthetic gene expression regulators demonstrate success

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how Aseem Ansari's SynGRs target BET proteins, offering potential for treating diseases like Friedreich’s ataxia and advancing BET domain understanding