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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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Stories by Anna Jones

With Brian Sorrentino, it was always about more than just the science
With Brian Sorrentino, it was always about more than just the science
Investigator Insights

With Brian Sorrentino, it was about more than just the science

 Arthur Nienhuis, MD

His work to discover a cure for SCID revealed his talent as a scientist and collaborator. Read about his discovery and why it’s bittersweet.

Keeping MLK’s spirit of hope alive in a unique way
Keeping MLK’s spirit of hope alive in a unique way
Outreach

Keeping MLK’s spirit of hope alive in a unique way

 Cornelius Johnson Jr.

Read how this employee keeps the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive.

St. Jude Science Scholars of Tomorrow symposium: A learning experience
St. Jude Science Scholars of Tomorrow symposium: A learning experience
Outreach

St. Jude Science Scholars of Tomorrow symposium: A learning experience

 Aaron Hervey

Learn about science and medicine, but read how this teen’s experience made a real difference in how he looks at his future.

Cell Seek provides a path to understanding the cellular origins of brain tumors
Cell Seek provides a path to understanding the cellular origins of brain tumors
Research

Cell Seek provides a path to understanding the cellular origins of pediatric brain tumors

 Lee Morgan

What if scientists shared data about brain development to find the origins of brain tumors and disorders? These scientists did, and it changed everything.

Research

10,000 reasons St. Jude Cloud can help advance science

 Chris Pennington

10,000 reasons St. Jude Cloud can help advance science

Bereaved parents reflect on difficult conversations
Bereaved parents reflect on difficult conversations
Clinical

Bereaved parents reflect on difficult conversations

 Keith Crabtree, PhD

Remember these three things when you’re about to have a conversation with parents of a sick or dying child.

Bereaved parent mentors help fellow St. Jude parents and also guide the clinical teams to help provide the best quality of life for patients
Bereaved parent mentors help fellow St. Jude parents and also guide the clinical teams to help provide the best quality of life for patients
Clinical

Bereaved parent mentors use their past to assist patients, parents and clinical team

 Chris Pennington

Read how surviving parents are working with St. Jude to help guide health care and quality of life for future St. Jude patients.

Sleep is the third pillar of health — stop overlooking its importance
Sleep is the third pillar of health — stop overlooking its importance
Clinical

Sleep is the third pillar of health — stop overlooking its importance

 Valerie Crabtree, PhD

Read how parents and officials are neglecting one of the most important aspects of teenage health – and it happens almost every day.

Childhood obesity: the side effect of therapy we don’t consider
Childhood obesity: the side effect of therapy we don’t consider
Clinical

Obesity: the side effect of therapy we don’t consider

 Emily Browne, DNP

Cancer drugs can make pediatric cancer patients gain weight. Read how researchers found the key to helping ensure children-survivors live healthier lives.

HPV vaccination begins with family physicians
HPV vaccination begins with family physicians
Outreach

HPV vaccination begins with family health care providers

 Melissa Hudson, MD

HPV cancer prevention begins with you.