St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is accelerating discovery by driving breakthroughs at the bench, conducting the most clinical trials, treating some of the toughest cases, and training the next generation. We are setting the standard for the way the world understands and treats childhood cancer, sickle cell disease, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases. We have a storied history, unique infrastructure, and a singular mission: to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
St. Jude was founded on big dreams and a trailblazing spirit. From the beginning, the premise was daring. In 1962, when the hospital opened, a mere 20% of those with pediatric cancer survived. Since then, we’ve made incredible strides. We’ve helped improve the survival rate of childhood cancer in the U.S. from 20% to 80%, and St. Jude researchers and clinicians have played integral roles in advancing our understanding and treatment of childhood diseases.
The institution has grown exponentially since its opening, but the urgency of the work remains the same to accomplish the dream of our founder — no child shall die in the dawn of life.
Learn more about our history of accelerating discovery.
Our Mission
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
St. Jude clinical trials emphasize the innovative and collaborative research between our doctors and scientists, who work together to find and advance cures for children. Below are a few of the trials we are actively recruiting for.
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We encourage referring physicians and other healthcare providers to subscribe to our monthly Clinical Trials Alert email. This newsletter will notify you of important research protocols at St. Jude, as well as new initiatives, research news and information at the hospital.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for children with cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening illnesses. From our collaborative culture to a unique patient population and world-class facilities, St. Jude offers a rich training experience to help clinicians and physician-scientists launch successful careers.
St. Jude offers ACGME-accredited fellowships in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
We also offer a number of subspecialty fellowships that provide specialized training for the individual with a focused interest in one of the following areas:
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellows Education Series
St. Jude fellows organize this weekly meeting, which is open to both fellows and faculty. Lectures include broad hematology-oncology topics in a review format. These lectures are accessible to all clinicians and researchers. Register to receive updates and an announcement when the dates and topics are released.
Explore the expanded Together by St. JudeTM online resource.
For 6 years, the Together by St. Jude™ online resource has served as a trusted resource for health care providers, caregivers, and patients treating and facing childhood cancer. In 2024, our content expanded to include non-malignant blood disorders and infectious diseases.
In 2025, we will continue adding new content on blood disorders and infectious diseases. We will also update and strengthen our childhood and adolescent cancer information. Your patients will see new medical information and patient stories in our video library. They will also find more timely topics covered in our blog.
Find helpful resources for your patients and caregivers
Visit together.stjude.org or email us at together@stjude.org for more information.
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