Clinical

Find out how research at St. Jude underlies clinical progress in the care and treatment of cancer, blood disorders, neurological disease and more. 

When the only direction is forward: St. Jude patient travels the globe to find first-of-its-kind cure

Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

Using genetic information to inform clinical care, researchers and clinicians at St. Jude identified a new treatment for Maria Tangonan that led to a first-of-its-kind cure for pediatric refractory high-risk neuroblastoma.

Narrating medicine: Experiences of HIV treatment and prevention

Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

Through art and audio, three patients and research participants narrate their experiences with HIV treatment and prevention at St. Jude.

Creating community to support community: Empowering adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding at the EAGER Clinic

Kathryn J. McCullough, MA

The EAGER Clinic offers holistic care for adolescents in Memphis and surrounding communities who experience heavy menstrual bleeding and iron-deficiency anemia.

What’s the right way to talk about prognosis?

Heather Johnson

Researchers at St. Jude are investigating how to approach difficult conversations about prognosis with patients and their families.

Blinatumomab added to chemotherapy improves survival for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Alex Generous, PhD

St. Jude scientists contributed to a phase 3 clinical trial showing that blinatumomab added to chemotherapy is effective against leukemia in adults.

Building a sturdy foundation for childhood cancer survivors to reduce risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)

Paige Rishel

Childhood cancer survivors are at an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, making safeguarding heart health a priority.

Revealing the unseen symptom burden in childhood cancer survivors

Emilia Asante, PhD

Factors like family anxiety and neighborhood adversity contribute to symptom burden in childhood cancer survivors and the need for comprehensive care.

Clinical trial disentangles immune issues and boosts anti-cancer effect of bone marrow transplantation

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Phase II clinical trial results show promise in reducing graft-versus-host disease

Shortening the gap between pediatric and adult care improves sickle cell outcomes

Alex Generous, PhD

Closing the time gap between pediatric and adult care could have significant benefits for patients.

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.