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Shape-shifter’s structure regulates activity
Structural biologists have discovered new information about an enzyme called Abl that can affect patients with chronic myeloid leukemia and other cancers.
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Antibiotic reduces infection risk in leukemia patients
Recent St. Jude research suggests that combining an anti-malaria medication with a cancer medication may help improve treatment response in patients with a rare subtype of acute lymphoblastic lymphoma.
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Anti-malaria drug paves way for targeted therapy
Recent St. Jude research suggests that combining an anti-malaria medication with a cancer medication may help improve treatment response in patients with a rare subtype of acute lymphoblastic lymphoma.
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Discovery offers insight into disease origins
New research suggests that blood-forming stem cells may have a greater impact on the development of leukemia and other blood disorders than previously thought.
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The path to precision
Researchers studying precision medicines for brain tumor treatments have made an exciting discovery for patients with the medulloblastoma subtype.
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Young leukemia patients need extra flu protection
Patients with acute leukemia may still be at risk for developing flu or flu-like symptoms even if they have been vaccinated.
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Teen cancer patients may benefit from more support
Many St. Jude patients have felt the loss of someone close to them, yet few have talked to someone about their grief.
From Promise, Winter 2018
Science comes to life
Ceylin Kubali looks through a microscope at one of the science fair stations under the guidance of Sajjan Koirala, PhD, Cell and Molecular Biology.
St. Jude patients and siblings recently teamed up with the hospital’s research staff for a Hands-on Science Fair.
Hundreds of survivors and their families returned to the St. Judecampus in September for a celebration filled with reunions, reflections and camaraderie. Tim Folse, MD (center), was among dozens of faculty and staff who attended the event, which also featured speaker and best-selling author Wendy Harpham, MD.
More articles from this issue
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A St. Jude Hero: Heavy Mettle
A St. Jude Hero goes the distance—and then some—in the fight against childhood cancer.
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SJFAMILY: Shaking the Family Tree
Through the SJFAMILY study, St. Jude investigators explore why some cancers run in families and why certain people get more than one cancer.
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An Affiliate in Tulsa: Eight is Great
By opening its eighth affiliate clinic, St. Jude enables Oklahoma-based children to receive care close to home.
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Bereaved Parent Mentors Offer Lessons from the Heart
In the only program of its kind, bereaved parents guide staff in mastering compassionate communication.
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Partners in Life
After 17 moves, four children and 55 years of marriage, one couple begins a new chapter, supporting two exciting programs at St. Jude.
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Home Run for a St. Jude Cancer Survivor
On the 10th anniversary of the St. Jude LIFE long-term follow-up study, one of the hospital’s earliest patients reflects on the hospital and his legacy.
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Histiocytosis: Still Rare, No Longer Obscure
A dedicated team of experts in cancer, genetics, critical care, infectious diseases, and bone marrow transplant advance research and care for histiocytosis.
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Tea Time with the Chaplains: An Expression of Grace
St. Jude chaplains’ Tea Time offers clinicians welcome interruptions to busy workdays.
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Fix 'er up, shave it off
Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, collaborate with Target to renovate the dining room at St. Jude Target House.