2021 Archive

(L to R) First author Prahalathan Pichavaram, PhD, corresponding author Andrew Murphy, MD, St. Jude Department of Surgery and co-author Carolyn Jablonowski, PhD.
(L to R) First author Prahalathan Pichavaram, PhD, corresponding author Andrew Murphy, MD, St. Jude Department of Surgery and co-author Carolyn Jablonowski, PhD.
Research

Ribosome production presents a new therapeutic opportunity against Wilms tumor

Alex Generous, PhD

Discover how disruption ribosomes creation provides promise for “undruggable” cancers.

People sitting around a table
People sitting around a table
Outreach

St. Jude Mentorship Roundtable

Alex Generous, PhD

Watch scientific mentors discuss the value of mentorship.

Ashraf Mohommed and Aseem Ansari
Ashraf Mohommed and Aseem Ansari
Research

Just like the real thing: Synthetic gene expression regulators demonstrate success

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how Aseem Ansari's SynGRs target BET proteins, offering potential for treating diseases like Friedreich’s ataxia and advancing BET domain understanding

STLS Retro illustration
STLS Retro illustration
Outreach

Echoes of Excellence: The speakers who shaped the Danny Thomas Lecture Series

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Follow the path of illustrious speakers that have spoken at St. Jude’s keystone lecture series.

Christy LaFlamme
Christy LaFlamme
Investigator Insights

Finding your place with Christy LaFlamme

Christy LaFlamme

Follow Christy LaFlamme in her graduate school journey.

5 discoveries on Biology in Space & Time
5 discoveries on Biology in Space & Time
St. Jude On

St. Jude on Biology in Space & Time: 5 Discoveries to Explore

Stacey Ogden, PhD

Catch up on the series St. Jude On Biology in Space & Time with 5 Discoveries to Explore.

St. Jude on GPCRs illustration
St. Jude on GPCRs illustration
St. Jude On

Illuminating dynamics of G-protein-coupled receptors

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Explore the importance of dynamics in G-protein-coupled receptors.

5 virus discoveries illustration
5 virus discoveries illustration
St. Jude On

St. Jude on Viruses: 5 Discoveries to Explore

Josh Wolf, PhD, MBBS

Catch up on the studies from the St. Jude On Viruses series with 5 Discoveries to Explore.

Survivorship portal graphic
Survivorship portal graphic
Clinical

St. Jude Cloud Survivorship Portal offers a treasure trove of data for discovery in childhood cancers

Karishma Gangwani, PhD

Childhood cancer survivors are a unique population that can be challenging to study – but the survivorship portal on St. Jude Cloud is making data more accessible for research.

Noha Shendy
Noha Shendy
Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Noha Shendy, PhD

Noha Shendy, PhD and Erin Podolak, MA

Meet post doc Noha Shendy, PhD, and learn about her efforts to identify new ways to treat childhood cancers.

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career
Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career
Investigator Insights

Experiences as a volunteer shaped Crabtree’s professional career

St. Jude Progress

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

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in
Outreach

COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Infectious disease and virus experts weigh in

Diego R. Hijano, MD, MSc

Just how effective are COVID vaccines? Should you get one? A virologist and an infectious diseases physician have answers to those questions and more.

Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all
Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all

Launching CureAll: the road for countries to improve global pediatric cancer care, save a million lives and reduce suffering for all

Catherine G. Lam, MD, MPH

Read how St. Jude and the World Health Organization are partnering to save a million lives and reduce suffering for all.

An approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
An approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit
Investigator Insights

Miller’s approach to science shaped by practical creativity and a curious spirit

Chris Pennington

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

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care
Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care
Clinical

Cultural humility ensures open, honest patient care

Arshia Madni, MD

Strengthening the doctor-patient bond requires a new way of thinking to help ensure open communication and the best possible care.

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients
COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients
Clinical

COVID-19 prevention is essential for bone marrow transplant patients

Mary Powers

Research points to bone marrow transplant patients having the highest risk for severe complications from a COVID infection. Here’s what that means.

Investigator Insights

A lifetime dedicated to nursing care

St. Jude Progress

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.

St. Jude mourns the death of Arthur W. Nienhuis, MD
St. Jude mourns the death of Arthur W. Nienhuis, MD
Research

Gene therapy pioneer led St. Jude through unprecedented growth

Elizabeth Jane Walker

Leader, mentor, scientist, physician and gene therapy pioneer: Arthur Nienhuis' extensive legacy of science and medicine.

Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems
Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems
Research

Common astrovirus can lead to serious health problems

Stacey Schultz-Cherry, PhD

This viral infection is so common nearly everyone has had it - and it can become deadly serious for those who have compromised immune systems.

Science begets science: The legacy of Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD
Science begets science: The legacy of Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD
Investigator Insights

Science begets science: Betty Mortimer Roberts, PhD

Elizabeth Jane Walker

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