Medicine and Science News Releases

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02/15/2012
The latest on drug shortages from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Drug shortages have existed for several years, but they have recently intensified.

 
 
02/03/2012
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital celebrates 50 years

In 1962, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened its doors amid an emotionally charged debate regarding how to treat childhood cancer.

 
 
01/30/2012
Inherited risk factors for childhood leukemia are more common in Hispanic patients

Results from a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Children’s Oncology Group study pinpoint genetic basis for increased leukemia risk facing Hispanic children and provide new hope for closing survival gap.

 
 
01/29/2012
Cancer sequencing initiative discovers mutations tied to aggressive childhood brain tumors

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project provides first evidence linking cancer to mutations in genes involved in DNA organization

 
 
01/19/2012
St. Jude makes repeat appearance on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the second consecutive year.

 
 
01/11/2012
Cancer sequencing project identifies potential approaches to combat aggressive leukemia

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project discovers genetic connection linking two cancers that is likely to expand treatments for patients who currently have poor prognoses.

 
 
01/11/2012
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital launches data website for genome project

Effort aims to accelerate pediatric cancer discoveries by sharing findings from the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project

 
 
01/11/2012
Gene identified as a new target for treatment of aggressive childhood eye tumor

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project findings help solve mystery of retinoblastoma’s rapid growth in work that also yields a new treatment target and possible therapy

 
 
12/21/2011
St. Jude faculty member named 2011 AAAS Fellow

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) awards the distinction to noted researcher Guillermo Oliver, Ph.D., for his work in developmental biology

 
 
12/10/2011
Gene therapy achieves early success against hereditary bleeding disorder

Study of gene therapy developed at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and University College London offers first proof that the treatment benefits adults with hemophilia B; reduces need for clotting factor to prevent bleeds.

 
 
11/14/2011
Story of lymphatic system expands to include chapter on valve formation

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists show that a gene essential for normal development of the lymphatic system also plays a critical role in forming the valves that help maintain the body’s normal fluid balance.

 
 
11/04/2011
Molecule serves as a key in some protein interactions

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists discover that a post-production addition to most proteins can serve as a key to mediate protein interactions, which are at the foundation of life.