Jonathan Burlison, PhD
Patient Safety Project manager
Jonathan Burlison, Ph.D., is the Patient Safety Project manager in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Stories by Jonathan Burlison
Commitment to excellence: Building a world-class Structural Biology Department at St. Jude
Read how this rapidly evolving area of science seeks to change the way we look at the world.
With Brian Sorrentino, it was about more than just the science
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
Read how this employee keeps the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive.
St. Jude Science Scholars of Tomorrow symposium: A learning experience
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 pediatric brain tumors
What if scientists shared data about brain development to find the origins of brain tumors and disorders? These scientists did, and it changed everything.
10,000 reasons St. Jude Cloud can help advance science
10,000 reasons St. Jude Cloud can help advance science
Bereaved parents reflect on difficult conversations
Remember these three things when you’re about to have a conversation with parents of a sick or dying child.
Bereaved parent mentors use their past to assist patients, parents and clinical team
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
Read how parents and officials are neglecting one of the most important aspects of teenage health – and it happens almost every day.
Obesity: the side effect of therapy we don’t consider
Cancer drugs can make pediatric cancer patients gain weight. Read how researchers found the key to helping ensure children-survivors live healthier lives.