Author Profile

Chris Pennington

Chris Pennington
Chris Pennington is managing editor of content in the Communications Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Stories by Chris Pennington

Investigator Insights

Paramedic training framed career decision to become a physician

Chris Pennington

St. Jude highlights Holly Spraker-Perlman, MD, who credits working as a paramedic as inspiring her medical career.

Clinical

Producing the cancer reference book for central nervous system tumors

Chris Pennington

Read what this physician-researcher does to set the standard for central nervous system cancers and treatments.

Research

Researchers identify new molecular triggers for cell’s 'executioner'

Chris Pennington

Read how this molecule rips the “skin” of the cell to kill it, and how research is learning how this power is unleased.

Research

10,000 reasons St. Jude Cloud can help advance science

Chris Pennington

10,000 reasons St. Jude Cloud can help advance science

Clinical

Bereaved parent mentors use their past to assist patients, parents and clinical team

Chris Pennington

Read how surviving parents are working with St. Jude to help guide health care and quality of life for future St. Jude patients.

Outreach

Students explore STEM opportunities as Science Scholars

Chris Pennington

High school students explore research career opportunities during Science Scholars of Tomorrow. View photos from the event.