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
Rigor, reproducibility and resources take center stage
NIH seminar elucidates new guidelines for grant-funded research as well as allocation of monies to more labs.
Childhood cancer survivorship gains offers GWAS opportunities for researchers
Find out how to access GWAS data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, to help answer how genetics.
Stewart receives 2017 NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Award
Dr. Beth Stewart studies specific pediatric cancer mutations. Read how she’ll use an NCCN Young Investigator Award to improve cancer treatment outcomes.
Zebrafish teach us how to make blood stem cells
Zebrafish and humans are surprisingly alike when it comes to blood stem cells. Find out how studying zebrafish led to advancements in treating blood disorders.
AACR, St. Jude highlight collaboration and resources for pediatric cancer researchers
Learn how AACR and St. Jude offer opportunities for pediatric cancer researchers to collaborate and share resources.
St. Jude hosts National Graduate Student Symposium
PhD students presented original research at this year’s NGSS. A former participant and current St. Jude postdoc gives his perspective on the experience.
Status update for a nasty oncogene: It’s complicated
Recent research uncovers new information regarding the role Ezh2 plays in medulloblastoma development. Learn more about the study results.
Why does the risk of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia relapse vary by race?
These inherited gene variations may help explain why the risk of relapse for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia varies by race.
Students explore STEM opportunities as Science Scholars
High school students explore research career opportunities during Science Scholars of Tomorrow. View photos from the event.
Symposium highlights value of research in clinical practice
Clinicians present results of their patient care research during the annual symposium. Learn more about the clinical care research.