Heather Mefford, MD, PhD, is a faculty member in the Department of Cell & Molecular Biology at St. Jude.
This new computational tool pinpoints errors in ultra deep sequencing to identify residual cancer cells that normal sequencing misses.
St. Jude pays homage to a physician scientist who helped lead the first curative treatment for childhood leukemia.
Niki Jurbergs, PhD, shares how her health care career was shaped by an intense moment with a patient and family.
The COVID pandemic has halted the progress of preventive health care for teens. Most importantly, this one vaccine that can prevent cancer.
Major advancements in sickle cell disease therapy hold a promising future for patients, including organ preservation and a possible cure.
St. Jude highlights Holly Spraker-Perlman, MD, who credits working as a paramedic as inspiring her medical career.
Doing this one simple thing can prevent 90% of these cancers from developing by preventing the infections that can cause them.
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 is a common virus that can cause cancer. There is one simple way to prevent that from happening.
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.