2021 Archive

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Looking back on four decades of pediatric clinical research with Victor Santana, MD

Emilia Asante, PhD

See how clinical trials research has advanced treatment throughout the decades at St. Jude and the global community.

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large group of teens
Outreach

Student mentors add an extra level of support to High School Research Immersion Program

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn how student mentors improve lab productivity and provide support during the St. Jude STEMM Education and Outreach High School Research Immersion Program.

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Strength in numbers: Cooperative group clinical trials move the needle against pediatric cancer

Erin Podolak, MA

Cooperative groups make it possible to more quickly and effectively study novel therapeutic approaches for treating pediatric cancers such as neuroblastoma through clinical trials.

graphic representation of math in medicine
graphic representation of math in medicine
Research

Math behind the medicine

Brian O'Flynn, PhD and Jessie Newman

Explore how mathematics influences all that we do at St. Jude

table displaying clinical trial info
table displaying clinical trial info
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The collaborative journey of rare disease clinical research

Jill Granger, MS

Recruiting patients to participate in clinical research for rare diseases requires collaboration between patients, families, and care teams.

Artistic rendering showing calendar months going by from left to right, with three versions of a person with sickle cell disease experiencing worse outcomes the longer they take to transition to adult care.
Artistic rendering showing calendar months going by from left to right, with three versions of a person with sickle cell disease experiencing worse outcomes the longer they take to transition to adult care.
Clinical

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.

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woman writing on glass board
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Behind the curtain: the key role of biostatistics in advancing clinical trials

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Explore how biostatistics drives the design and implementation of clinical trials at St. Jude.

Kristin Stephenson
Kristin Stephenson
Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Kristin Stephenson, MHA, JD

Brian O'Flynn, PhD and Kristin Stephenson, MHA, JD

Learn how Kristin Stephenson, MHA, JD, has developed the Office of Strategy & Alliances as the hub of harmonization for the Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative.

a pair of hands holding a piece of paper with dots on it, near a person wearing a medical coat with a St. Jude logo
a pair of hands holding a piece of paper with dots on it, near a person wearing a medical coat with a St. Jude logo
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Translating lab discoveries to clinical trials in the age of personalized medicine

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how research is translated to clinical impact in addressing the most challenging ALL cases

Illustrationn of a diverse group of people outside the National Institutes of Health
Illustrationn of a diverse group of people outside the National Institutes of Health
Outreach

Study explores emotional entanglement and belonging in a research immersion program

LaToyia P. Downs, PhD

Learn about a study exploring emotions and belonging in STEMM research immersion programs

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career
Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career
Investigator Insights

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights Valerie Crabtree who offers insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a psychology career.

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in
Outreach

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in

Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc

Just how effective are COVID vaccines? Should you get one? A virologist and an infectious diseases physician have answers to those questions and more.

Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all
Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all

Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all

Catherine G. Lam, MD, MPH

Read how St. Jude and the World Health Organization are partnering to save a million lives and reduce suffering for all.

An approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
An approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
Investigator Insights

Miller’s approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit

Chris Pennington

Shondra Miller, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, credits her parents for instilling a love of science.

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care
Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care
Clinical

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care

Arshia Madni, MD

Strengthening the doctor-patient bond requires a new way of thinking to help ensure open communication and the best possible care.

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients
COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients
Clinical

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients

Mary Powers

Research points to bone marrow transplant patients having the highest risk for severe complications from a COVID infection. Here’s what that means.

Investigator Insights

A lifetime dedicated to nursing care

St. Jude Progress

St. Jude highlights these women in science and clinical care who offer insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a scientific or clinical career.

St. Jude mourns the death of Arthur W. Nienhuis, MD
St. Jude mourns the death of Arthur W. Nienhuis, MD
Research

Gene therapy pioneer led St. Jude through unprecedented growth

Elizabeth Jane Walker

Leader, mentor, scientist, physician and gene therapy pioneer: Arthur Nienhuis' extensive legacy of science and medicine.

Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems
Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems
Research

Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems

Stacey Schultz-Cherry, PhD

This viral infection is so common nearly everyone has had it - and it can become deadly serious for those who have compromised immune systems.

Science begets science: The legacy of Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD
Science begets science: The legacy of Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD
Investigator Insights

Science begets science: Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD

Elizabeth Jane Walker

Betty Roberts researched the science of hockey’s slap shot and football’s field goal kick – and it changed both sports forever.