Investigator Insights

A neuroscientist studying the brain’s fight-or-flight response is learning more about developing brains and this about pediatric brain tumors.

Even though he treated patients and conducted research until 1978, little was known about John W. Smith, the first African American physician at St. Jude.

Staff scientist in Charles Mullighan’s pathology lab praised for new experimental approaches to leukemia pathogenesis and for helping others.

Read how this pediatric oncologist describes hers and her patient’s journey through cancer treatment.

An early dream of being an astronaut planted the seeds of exploration and making a difference in this college dean.

Hiroto Inaba: scientist, pediatric oncologist and "first son" of an old samurai family. His unfortunate enemy: childhood cancer.

Using these five tips in communicating science will lead to positive feelings, more awareness and credibility.

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.

It wasn’t that big of a culture shock to come from Sweden to Memphis, and then she experienced the heat and humidity and reconsidered everything.

New lab, new investigators, new personalities, new team – learn how to make it in your first year as a postdoc.