Investigator Insights

Martine Roussel, PhD, faculty member and endowed chair in molecular oncogenesis, shares how early work on oncogenes led to her lab’s discovery of new oncogenes.

For Jasmine Turner, resilience and tenacity were required to enter a field with very few Black women. There weren’t many women or teachers of color in her scientific courses—no one with similar experiences to help guide her or focus her talents. She turned to her mother for encouragement and inspiration.

Andrea Stubbs shares her experiences that shaped her career in community outreach to raise awareness for both HIV and HPV.

Women of St. Jude highlights the influences and events that shaped the career of Pat Keel, who shares lessons she’s learned about teamwork and leadership.

Nehali Patel, MD, grew up helping those in need. Read how working with HIV-infected children has shaped her medical career.

St. Jude highlights Jane Hankins, who offers insights into how the artistic side of medicine shaped her education to become a hematologist.

St. Jude highlights Valerie Crabtree who offers insights and tips for those interested in pursuing a psychology career.

Shondra Miller, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering, credits her parents for instilling a love of science.

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.

Betty Roberts researched the science of hockey’s slap shot and football’s field goal kick – and it changed both sports forever.