Investigator Insights
Meet the people who conduct research at St. Jude as they share their stories of life in science.
Miller’s approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
Shondra Miller, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, credits her parents for instilling a love of science.
A lifetime dedicated to nursing care
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.
Science begets science: Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD
Betty Roberts researched the science of hockey’s slap shot and football’s field goal kick – and it changed both sports forever.
The life and legacy of Joseph Simone, MD
St. Jude pays homage to a physician scientist who helped lead the first curative treatment for childhood leukemia.
Life-changing experience helped forge Jurbergs’ career in pediatric oncology
Niki Jurbergs, PhD, shares how her health care career was shaped by an intense moment with a patient and family.
Paramedic training framed career decision to become a physician
St. Jude highlights Holly Spraker-Perlman, MD, who credits working as a paramedic as inspiring her medical career.
For Erica Kaye, MD, the privilege of caring for a patient and family is sacred
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.
Leukemia diagnosis sets path for Browne to become a nurse practitioner
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.
Deanna Tremblay credits mother with inspiration to pursue scientific career
Women in science and clinical care offer insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a scientific or clinical career.
The enhanced role of an infectious disease specialist
The pandemic has highlighted the critical role of these physicians – and how there is a critical need for more.