Investigator Insights

Meet the people who conduct research at St. Jude as they share their stories of life in science.

Newly elected National Academy of Sciences member talks about his research and how it continues despite a global pandemic

St. Jude Progress

This St. Jude researcher has spent his career studying cell death – and was recently elected to a select group, the National Academy of Sciences.

Legendary flu hunter offers tips to stay healthy during a pandemic

Mary Powers

This researcher's recommendations on coronavirus are based on 65 years of infectious diseases and viral research.

A neuroscientist finds a niche at St. Jude

Mary Powers

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

Searching for John Smith: Out of the Shadows

Elizabeth Jane Walker

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.

Research Staff of the Year honoree Ilaria Iacobucci loves her work more than she misses Italy

Gary Bridgman

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

The emotional toll of pediatric oncology

Dylan Graetz, MD, MPH

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

How my global journey led to St. Jude

Shaloo Puri, MD

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

The 17 Samurai

Hiroto Inaba, MD, PhD

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

Bringing your science out of the journal and into the world

Daniel Bastardo-Blanco

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

With Brian Sorrentino, it was about more than just the science

Arthur Nienhuis, MD

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.