Author Profile

Helen Chen, PhD

Lead Researcher

Helen Chen, PhD

Helen Chen, PhD, is a lead researcher in the Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research.

Stories by Helen Chen

Jeffery Klco and Juan Barajas
Jeffery Klco and Juan Barajas
Research

Following the breadcrumbs: Gain-of-function mutation leads researchers to new therapeutic target for pediatric AML

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Explore the mechanistic insights behind novel pediatric AML therapeutic target

Outreach

Celebrating women’s mentorship: Stories from St. Jude luminaries

Jennifer Stripay, PhD

Hear words of wisdom from accomplished St. Jude scientists on their roles as mentors and researchers.

Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD
Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD
Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD

Alex Generous, PhD

Meet St. Jude faculty member Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD, and learn about her unique path to becoming a leader in the inflammation research field

three people at a table, two sitting and one standing
three people at a table, two sitting and one standing
Clinical

Leveraging machine learning sparks innovation in bone marrow transplantation

Alex Generous, PhD

Machine learning and bone marrow transplantation combine to improve survival predictions.

Graphic depicting infant vaccination
Graphic depicting infant vaccination
Research

Exploring the interplay between vaccines and immune system development in infants

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

Explore new research delving into pediatric immune responses to vaccination

Graphic depicting two hands and a globe
Graphic depicting two hands and a globe
Outreach

St. Jude Global builds pathology and laboratory medicine capacity and community

Alex Generous, PhD

The St. Jude Global Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Transversal aims to improve diagnostic testing worldwide.

Francesca Ferrara, PhD
Francesca Ferrara, PhD
Clinical

Shared Resource Spotlight: St. Jude Vector Laboratory (SJVL)

Emilia Asante, PhD

The St. Jude Vector Laboratory advances gene therapy through viral vectors, advancing scientific and therapeutic innovation.

Nickhill Bhakta and Nancy Bolous
Nickhill Bhakta and Nancy Bolous
Outreach

Bridging the pediatric cancer budgeting gap in national cancer control plans

Alex Generous, PhD

A new rapid budgeting tool increases the likelihood pediatric cancer will be included in national cancer control plans globally.

Investigator Insights

5 Questions for Laura Jolovic

Erin Podolak, MA and Laura Jolovic

Meet St. Jude radiation therapist Laura Jolovic and learn how she provides care for children with cancer as well as mentors students interested in a career in pediatric radiation oncology.

3 men in a lab
3 men in a lab
Research

CRISPR kickstarts combination drug discovery for neuroblastoma

Alex Generous, PhD

A CRISPR screen reveals a potential combination therapy for relapsed neuroblastoma.