Research

Learn about published research as well as leading-edge basic and translational research initiatives from St. Jude laboratories.

St. Jude Cloud visualizations empower scientist’s work

Alex Generous, PhD

One scientist’s experience making high quality visualization with the St. Jude Cloud.

Targeting DNA damage repair gives radiation therapy a boost

Erin Podolak, MA

Inhibiting DNA damage repair alongside radiation therapy can treat brain tumors.

It’s the little things that count – so let’s count the little things

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Scientists in the Fischer lab are developing tools to explore new aspects of protein structure and function.

Shared Resource Spotlight: Cell and Tissue Imaging Center

Akshita Bhatt, PhD

The Cell and Tissue Imaging Center helps fuel breakthroughs using light and electron microscopy.

Ramilo brings RSV expertise to St. Jude

Alex Generous, PhD

Discover Ramilo's plans for St. Jude RSV research.

Metastatic cancer cells thrive in harsh microenvironments

Erin Podolak, MA

Like a journey through space, metastatic cells have to adapt to spread throughout the body.

Data-driven science helps researchers design new protein interactions

Erin Podolak, MA

With a comprehensive approach to thinking about data, St. Jude scientists are fueling progress.

Biostatisticians are key to getting therapies to patients faster

Xiaomeng Yuan, PhD and Haitao Pan, PhD

Platform Design, a software package, enables clinicians to add study arms to a clinical trial.

Global palliative care requires on-the-ground understanding

Michael J. McNeil, MD

The ADAPT study revealed barriers that stand in the way of palliative care in Latin America.

Liver toxicity and ALL: Genomics drive variability between patients

Erin Podolak, MA

Research reveals how inherited genetic variants can contribute to liver toxicity after chemotherapy.