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
Searching for the next pandemic flu virus? There’s another factor to keep in mind.
Researchers find the stability of this protein is key to the pandemic potential of swine flu.
Five steps to help your teens make the most of teletherapy
COVID-19 gave rise to a new mental health care option for teens: telehealth video visits. Use these tips to help your teen maximize the benefits.
Nine tips to talk with teens about COVID-19
Even during a pandemic, teens may avoid discussing feelings with their parents. Use these 9 tips to help your teen open up about COVID-19-related angst.
TP53: One important gene in rare cancers - an update
St. Jude clinicians and researchers seek answers to some of the rarest pediatric tumors and diseases, including adrenocortical tumors. Read more about their work uncovering the TP53 gene.
Helping patients with sickle cell disease take charge of their health
Read how doctors are creating the sickle cell app with the input of sickle cell patients to support patients and their treatment.
Newly elected National Academy of Sciences member talks about his research and how it continues despite a global pandemic
This St. Jude researcher has spent his career studying cell death – and was recently elected to a select group, the National Academy of Sciences.
Clinical trials in the spotlight
Clinical trials drive new therapies for children with diseases like cancer. Learn how St. Jude and others are making it easier to find open trials and view results.
Cloud redesign offers enhanced user experience
Read how this redesign offers computational scientists an edge when it comes to genomics and other omics.
Music therapy program goes digital to reach quarantined patients
Read how this music therapist continues to help pediatric cancer patients with music therapy sessions even during quarantine.
A toolkit for guiding your family through uncertainty
Read how these St. Jude psychologists recommended ways for families to get through the uncertainty of COVID-19.