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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Science and Medicine St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a global leader in the research and treatment of pediatric c Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude. Follow St.

Jude Children's Research Hospital is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Jude has been named a top pediatric cancer hospital on U.S. News & World Report’s annual "Best Hospitals" list and named to Fortune magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. Research and treatments developed at St. Jude are shared to help improve the survival rate for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide. Jude is recognized as one of the world’s premier pediatric research and treatment institutions with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors and infectious diseases. With eight affiliate clinics across the country, St. Jude treats about 8,600 children each year. Beyond the United States, the institution’s St. Jude Global initiative seeks to improve health care for children with life-threatening disease worldwide. Follow us to discover the research, scientific discoveries, clinical care and employment opportunities at St. View our career opportunities: www.stjude.org/join-our-mission. Jude across social media at .

Hearing health is an important part of comprehensive care. At St. Jude, audiologists monitor patients whose treatment ma...
10/15/2026

Hearing health is an important part of comprehensive care. At St. Jude, audiologists monitor patients whose treatment may affect hearing, diagnose changes and recommend support that may include counseling, hearing aids, assistive devices and educational accommodations.

Ivy Schweinzger, AuD, PhD, works with care teams across the hospital to evaluate how patients process sound. Johnnie Bass, AuD, PhD, brings audiology into both clinical care and research, helping ensure that hearing loss does not hold patients back. “For me, the greatest joy of working at St. Jude is seeing my patients thrive and succeed,” Bass said.

Skye Jones, AuD, coordinates hearing evaluations connected to treatment protocols, contributes to research data management and helps prepare the next generation of audiologists through the St. Jude externship program. Stephanie White, AuD, supports patients and families through hearing aid fittings, school resources and other services that extend beyond the hospital.

Together, the audiology team works with clinicians, researchers, educators and families to address hearing changes during treatment and follow-up care. “When we work together, we can turn what may not seem possible in the moment into ‘we did it’ for our patients and their families. I enjoy helping them succeed,” White said.

During National Audiology Awareness Month, we recognize the expertise, collaboration and patient-centered care that audiologists bring to children and families at St. Jude. Their work helps support communication, learning and quality of life throughout treatment and beyond.

Congratulations to Megan Caouette, BSN, RN, CNML, clinical staff leader in the Infusion Center, on being recognized as a...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Megan Caouette, BSN, RN, CNML, clinical staff leader in the Infusion Center, on being recognized as a DAISY Nurse Leader Honoree.

Nominated by a colleague, Caouette was recognized for the way she leads with compassion, integrity and a genuine commitment to her team. Her leadership goes beyond managing day-to-day operations. She works to ensure staff feel supported, celebrated and empowered to grow.

"Compassion and respect are at the heart of Megan's leadership," said the nominator. "She intentionally fosters a culture where staff feel valued and celebrated."

From recognizing birthdays and milestones to supporting professional development and quality improvement efforts, Caouette has created an environment where people feel connected, appreciated and equipped to provide exceptional care.

Congratulations, Megan, on this well-deserved honor. Thank you for the leadership you bring to your team, your patients and the nursing profession every day.

September is a time to honor children and families at the heart of the St. Jude mission. Throughout Childhood Cancer Awa...
09/30/2026

September is a time to honor children and families at the heart of the St. Jude mission.

Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, St. Jude and ALSAC employees came together in support of patients and families through activities across campus. From wearing and sharing “Give Them Tomorrow” pins to donating blood, participating in the St. Jude Walk, contributing to awareness displays and gathering at events across campus, employees found meaningful ways to show their support.

These moments of connection reflect the culture that strengthens our shared mission and the community that stands behind every child and family we serve.

The month concluded with landmarks across Memphis illuminated in gold and burgundy, extending that message of awareness beyond campus.

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For more than 60 years, St. Jude physicians and scientists have helped advance care for children with sickle cell diseas...
09/29/2026

For more than 60 years, St. Jude physicians and scientists have helped advance care for children with sickle cell disease. Research in newborn screening, infection prevention, hydroxyurea treatment, bone marrow transplant and gene therapy has contributed to longer lives and improved quality of life for patients and families.

Those advances are reflected in the experience of people such as Justin Flowers, who spent much of his childhood navigating hospital stays, severe pain and other complications of sickle cell disease. Today, he uses his experience to help strengthen patient-centered programs and community outreach efforts for people living with blood disorders.

Sickle cell studies at St. Jude date back to the institution’s founding in 1962. Lemuel Diggs, MD, helped shape that work, advising founder Danny Thomas and receiving the hospital’s first research grant to support his sickle cell disease work.

“The medicine of sickle cell disease is the medicine of civil rights,” Mitch Weiss, MD, PhD, said. “When Dr. Diggs was here, the Tuskegee Institute syphilis experiments were at the height of activity. In the South, hospitals were segregated. St. Jude was involved in changing that.”

Progress continues today through research to improve quality of life, understand pain and organ damage and find cures. “Today, we have the technology to do more than just treat the symptoms of this disease. We can eliminate it in some patients. That’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact that few institutions have ever had,” Akshay Sharma, MBBS, said. Scientists and clinicians are also studying ways to make current treatments more available to patients around the world.

Through OneSCD, a global partnership announced at the United Nations General Assembly this month, St. Jude is working with governments, health agencies, advocacy groups and people with lived experiences to expand access to screening, treatment and comprehensive care for children with sickle cell disease worldwide.

This Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we recognize the patients, families, clinicians, scientists and advocates who have helped transform care and continue to shape what comes next.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, St. Jude celebrates Emily Nichols, RN, who recently received the Jean Fergusson...
09/28/2026

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, St. Jude celebrates Emily Nichols, RN, who recently received the Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Award from the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses.

The award recognizes pediatric hematology and oncology nurses who demonstrate clinical expertise and compassion while incorporating research and new ideas into patient care. Nichols was also recognized for her contributions to nursing education, mentorship, professional development and quality improvement.

Nichols’ connection to pediatric oncology began when she was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma at age 10. The nurses who cared for her supported both her medical and emotional needs, inspiring her to pursue a career in pediatric oncology nursing.

“Receiving this award feels like a full-circle moment. As a child receiving treatment, I experienced the difference a pediatric oncology nurse could make in the life of a child and family. To be recognized for work that is so deeply connected to my own life and experiences is an incredible honor,” said Nichols, who also earned 2024 St. Jude Nurse of the Year honors.

Over her 16 years at St. Jude, Nichols has cared for children and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Today, she coordinates interdisciplinary care for patients in the Solid Tumor Clinic, helping address their physical, psychosocial and educational needs throughout treatment.

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09/25/2026

During Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we are reminded that hundreds of thousands of children are born with sickle cell disease each year, yet too many remain undiagnosed, untreated and underrepresented in global health conversations. When children are not counted, they can be left out of the policies, investments and health systems needed to change the course of their lives.

This week at the United Nations General Assembly, St. Jude joined government leaders, policymakers, global health organizations and advocates to help bring greater attention to a disease that is often overlooked. With heads of state, ministers of health and other global decision makers gathered in one place, there is a unique opportunity to elevate sickle cell disease on the global health agenda and advance conversations around newborn screening, data collection and earlier diagnosis. Understanding the true burden of sickle cell disease, and ensuring children are diagnosed, cared for and included in health planning is a critical step toward changing the trajectory of this disease worldwide.

We're honored to be ranked No. 1 on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. At St. J...
09/24/2026

We're honored to be ranked No. 1 on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals.

At St. Jude, we are driven by a shared commitment to supporting the people who advance our mission every day. Clinicians, researchers, nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, technicians and countless other professionals bring their expertise, compassion and dedication to children and families facing some of the most challenging diagnoses. Creating an environment where employees can thrive remains a priority.

Thank you to every member of the St. Jude team. Your commitment to our mission helps make St. Jude an exceptional place to work and a place where children have a better chance at a brighter future.

September is an opportunity to shine a light on the challenges faced by children and families affected by childhood canc...
09/24/2026

September is an opportunity to shine a light on the challenges faced by children and families affected by childhood cancer and sickle cell disease, and this year, Memphis is helping make that message impossible to miss.

Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, landmarks across the city are illuminated in gold and burgundy, the colors that represent these causes. The Mighty Lights on the Hernando de Soto Bridge join Clark Tower, the Frederick W. Smith International Airport, AutoZone Park and the Renasant Convention Center in raising awareness across the Memphis skyline.

These displays are more than a show of color. They are a visible reminder that children with cancer and sickle cell disease, their families and the researchers, clinicians and advocates working on their behalf are supported by an entire community.

At St. Jude, advancing research for childhood cancer and sickle cell disease is central to our mission. This month, we are grateful to see Memphis stand with the patients and families who inspire that work every day.

St. Jude joined global partners at the United Nations General Assembly to launch OneSCD, a new initiative focused on adv...
09/24/2026

St. Jude joined global partners at the United Nations General Assembly to launch OneSCD, a new initiative focused on advancing equitable sickle cell disease care worldwide.

Developed in partnership with organizations including WHO, UNICEF, Africa CDC and the World Coalition on Sickle Cell Disease, OneSCD will connect and strengthen existing efforts while helping countries expand proven approaches to diagnosis, treatment and care.

“The partnership has been formed to reduce fragmentation in the world and organize everyone doing this work under the same goals and objectives,” said Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, MD, St. Jude Global director and St. Jude Department of Global Pediatric Medicine chair. “The structure of OneSCD brings these global leaders and organizations together so we can align and accelerate the good work that is already happening in many countries around the world.”

Through coordinated action, country leadership and lived experience, OneSCD aims to accelerate progress and improve outcomes for children and families affected by sickle cell disease worldwide.

Fifty years after its first conference was held in Memphis, the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses retu...
09/19/2026

Fifty years after its first conference was held in Memphis, the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses returned to the city to bring their community together for its annual meetin

St. Jude nurses helped establish APHON in 1976 and have continued to shape the profession through research, education and clinical innovation. That history includes St. Jude becoming the first hospital to integrate nurse practitioners into the care of children with cancer and establishing the Robbie Simpson Nurse Practitioner Fellowship, an early training program for advanced roles in pediatric oncology.

At APHON 2026, St. Jude nurses led pre-conference workshops, presented research and shared evidence-based approaches to symptom management, education, advanced practice and workforce development. Emily Nichols, RN, was also recognized with the Jean Fergusson Excellence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Award.

“St. Jude nurses presenting at APHON showcases their leadership and willingness to share innovative ideas and evidence-based findings with attendees,” said Belinda Mandrell, PhD, RN, director, division of nursing research.

The 50th anniversary conference celebrated APHON’s history while creating new opportunities for nurses to learn from one another. By sharing knowledge and developing future leaders, St. Jude is helping strengthen care for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases around the world.

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