Outreach

Discover how ideas born at St. Jude reach well beyond the hospital walls, influencing STEMM education, global health and more.

Datasets inspire mindsets for future scientists

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude scientists are empowering high school students to explore data science and STEMM disciplines through an interactive seminar series.

Global tools for metrics and performance advance quality improvement efforts worldwide

Alex Generous, PhD

Find out how hospitals worldwide identify how to improve patient care when collaborating with St. Jude Global.

Cancer survivor returns to St. Jude to pursue infectious disease research

Ashley DuMont, PhD

Treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma led student Evan Moore to a summer spent studying infectious diseases in the laboratory of Victor Torres, PhD.

Finding your footing for a future in biomedical research

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude is preparing future scientists through education, training pathways and STEMM initiatives, inspiring careers in biomedical research and healthcare.

Working globally to save critically ill children with cancer

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

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

Chennai registry bridges gaps in reliable childhood cancer data

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Venkatraman Radhakrishnan MD, MS, led the creation of India’s first childhood cancer registry to improve data collection and care in resource-limited regions.

Kindergarten garden initiative plants seed for the future

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

The St. Jude Kindergarten Garden Initiative helps students learn about food security, sustainability and make a positive impact by growing their own garden.

Inspiring future data scientists through the legacy of Florence Nightingale

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude is using Florence Nightingale’s data science legacy to inspire students to explore careers in STEMM, especially data science and statistics.

Bridging the gap in access to diagnostic testing for pediatric cancer in Mexico

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

St. Jude Global and Mexico in Alliance with St. Jude are leading the Bridge Project to improve access to crucial diagnostic testing for children with cancer in the region.

Students reflect on STEMM research immersion experience: “I want to be a role model”

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn about the transformative summer experience of students participating in the High School Research Immersion program at St. Jude.