Research

Learn about published research as well as leading-edge basic and translational research initiatives from St. Jude laboratories.

Four women talk in front of screen
Four women talk in front of screen

Distinct molecular profiles lead to a better understanding of acute leukemia

Emilia Asante, PhD

Distinct molecular profiles in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-ALL/LLy) with PICALM::MLLT10 (PM) fusions shed light on potential targeted therapies for improved outcomes.

A glimpse beyond life and death: Exploring the biology of the MICOS complex

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how new model offers glimpse into vital mitochondrial complex

Influenza virus provides first evidence of bats’ potential as an intermediate host

Alex Generous, PhD

Explore research showing bats may be an intermediate influenza host.

Blazing a TRAIL in acute myeloid leukemia treatment

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how studies into AML drug reveals new potential target

Study reveals the neurochemical gatekeeper to learning and the key to unlocking it

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

St. Jude research uncovers neural secrets behind our capacity to learn

Drug which blocks stress granule formation offers insight into biomolecular condensates

Brian O'Flynn, PhD

See how G3BP inhibitors represent turning point in RNP granule research

Jeffery Klco and Juan Barajas
Jeffery Klco and Juan Barajas

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

Graphic depicting infant vaccination
Graphic depicting infant vaccination

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

3 men in a lab
3 men in a lab

CRISPR kickstarts combination drug discovery for neuroblastoma

Alex Generous, PhD

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

Finding the big-TIME players holding back CAR T–cell therapy for high-grade gliomas

Alex Generous, PhD

Explore how tumor-associated macrophages shape CAR T-cell therapy efficacy in high-grade gliomas.