Heather Mefford, MD, PhD
Faculty, Department of Cell & Molecular Biology
Heather Mefford, MD, PhD, is a faculty member in the Department of Cell & Molecular Biology at St. Jude.
Stories by Heather Mefford
SJiMB21: A molecular path to treating infants with medulloblastoma
At St. Jude, clinical trial SJiMB21 seeks to provide treatment strategies for infants and young children diagnosed with medulloblastoma that place the patient, not just the tumor, at the center of care.
Genomic underpinnings of epilepsy hold therapeutic clues
Scientists are digging into the genomic causes of epilepsy disorders to learn how to treat them.
Strategic discussions chart a path forward for St. Jude Global & WHO CureAll efforts
St. Jude Global, WHO and colleagues around the world are working to raise the childhood cancer survival rate.
Targeted protein degradation to treat cancer
St. Jude scientists are degrading proteins to treat cancer.
Targeting DNA damage repair gives radiation therapy a boost
Inhibiting DNA damage repair alongside radiation therapy can treat brain tumors.
It’s the little things that count – so let’s count the little things
Scientists in the Fischer lab are developing tools to explore new aspects of protein structure and function.
Investigator Insights: Conducting Computational Research with Brian Abraham, PhD
St. Jude scientist Brian Abraham, PhD, conducts computational research leveraging relationships and expertise to make discoveries. Read his story.
St. Jude On T cells 5 Discoveries to Explore
Catch up on the St. Jude on T cells series with 5 Discoveries to Explore.
Shared Resource Spotlight: Cell and Tissue Imaging Center
The Cell and Tissue Imaging Center helps fuel breakthroughs using light and electron microscopy.
Research adds to understanding of AYA patients
Psychological, social and behavioral research sheds light on the needs of adolescents and young adults with cancer.