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Anna Jones, PhD

Anna Jones, PhD

Anna Jones, PhD, is an instructor in the Psychology Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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The life and legacy of Joseph Simone, MD
The life and legacy of Joseph Simone, MD
Investigator Insights

The life and legacy of Joseph Simone, MD

 Elizabeth Jane Walker

St. Jude pays homage to a physician scientist who helped lead the first curative treatment for childhood leukemia.

Life-changing experience helped forge Jurbergs’ career
Life-changing experience helped forge Jurbergs’ career
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Life-changing experience helped forge Jurbergs’ career in pediatric oncology

 St. Jude Progress

Niki Jurbergs, PhD, shares how her health care career was shaped by an intense moment with a patient and family.

COVID and HPV: Getting back on track with HPV vaccination
COVID and HPV: Getting back on track with HPV vaccination
Outreach

COVID and HPV: Getting back on track with HPV vaccination

 Melissa Hudson, MD and Kari Bjornard, MD

The COVID pandemic has halted the progress of preventive health care for teens. Most importantly, this one vaccine that can prevent cancer.

The current landscape and promising future of sickle cell disease therapy
The current landscape and promising future of sickle cell disease therapy
Research

The current landscape and promising future of sickle cell disease therapy

 Jeremie Estepp, MD

Major advancements in sickle cell disease therapy hold a promising future for patients, including organ preservation and a possible cure.

Paramedic training framed career decision to become a physician
Paramedic training framed career decision to become a physician
Investigator Insights

Paramedic training framed career decision to become a physician

 Chris Pennington

St. Jude highlights Holly Spraker-Perlman, MD, who credits working as a paramedic as inspiring her medical career.

HPV: Prevention is Key
HPV: Prevention is Key
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HPV: Prevention is Key

 Rhonda Davis

Doing this one simple thing can prevent 90% of these cancers from developing by preventing the infections that can cause them.

For Erica Kaye, MD, the privilege of caring for a patient and family is sacred
For Erica Kaye, MD, the privilege of caring for a patient and family is sacred
Investigator Insights

For Erica Kaye, MD, the privilege of caring for a patient and family is sacred

 Elizabeth Whittington

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.

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention
HPV vaccination is cancer prevention
Outreach

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention

 Heather Brandt, PhD

HPV is a common virus that can cause cancer. There is one simple way to prevent that from happening.

Are scientific citations meaningful? Scientific progress from a larger perspective
Are scientific citations meaningful? Scientific progress from a larger perspective
Research

Are scientific citations meaningful? Scientific progress from a larger perspective

 Lindsey Montefiori, PhD

Scientific citations identify valuable research. Here’s what it’s like to be a part of a lab ranked in the top 1% of citations.

Leukemia diagnosis sets path for Browne to become a nurse practitioner
Leukemia diagnosis sets path for Browne to become a nurse practitioner
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Leukemia diagnosis sets path for Browne to become a nurse practitioner

 Mary Powers

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.