St. Jude researcher uncovers link to adrenal cancers in Brazil
Emilia Pinto believes that when the second genetic mutation aligns with a gene introduced by Brazilian colonizers, the incidence for cancer increases.
Topic: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
RSSThere are 110 article(s) tagged St. Jude Children's Research Hospital:
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June 2020
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U of M plans master’s degree in nonprofit management
With an assist from ALSAC and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the University of Memphis plans to offer an interdisciplinary online master’s degree in nonprofit management, which could begin in January 2021.
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May 2020
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Internationally known neurologist leads new center at St. Jude
Later this year, St. Jude expects to accept patients for clinical trials in pediatric neurology.
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April 2020
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Calkins: What happens when a St. Jude kid plays golf in the pandemic
Dakota Cunningham is the St. Jude patient who sank a 5-foot putt for $50,000 at the World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational last summer. This past Thursday, he did better than that.
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March 2020
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Teens will have chance to learn from St. Jude researchers
Science Scholars of Tomorrow Symposium is all about making science jump to life for students the hospital would like to see on the staff someday.
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February 2020
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St. Jude honors Penny Hardaway and Dr. Trevor K. Thompson
The St. Jude Spirit of the Dream event celebrates the achievements of African Americans who helped build the legacy of St. Jude and continue to support its lifesaving mission.
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January 2020
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The Early Word: Massive Memphis projects all moving forward; Tigers basketball ... maybe not so much
Good morning; it’s Friday, Jan. 10. Tonight, we have the Grizz taking on the Spurs at FedExForum, and the Elvis 85th Birthday Pops concert with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra at Graceland.
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Shelby County has state’s highest flu numbers
Flu is spreading in Shelby County and has come early this season, meaning some could get sick more than once. Officials say it’s not too late for a flu shot.
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December 2019
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St. Jude call center at LeMoyne-Owen to expand
A $300,000 project will expand a donor call center for ALSAC on the college’s campus that first opened in March 2018.
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Hero’s Welcome: Thousands of runners pack streets for St. Jude Marathon
St. Jude Marathon, which is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon, attracts many top-tier long distance runners from around the country.
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Police discuss road closures, traffic for St. Jude Marathon and AAC game
Memphis police, St. Jude and city officials discuss traffic, road closures and public safety during Saturday's marathon and the American Athletic Championship championship football game.
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November 2019
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The Early Word: Black Friday; One Beale’s two hotels; and dessert
It’s Nov. 29, Black Friday, and in addition to being a huge shopping day, it's also the biggest game of the season for Tiger football. The team will take on Cincinnati, and an appearance at the AAC Championship is on the line for the Tigers.
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Tipping Point: An Educator of Excellence who works in a hospital
As a teacher at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Crystal Harris adapts each student's lessons from their own school's programs, which means her job can look different for every patient.
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October 2019
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital welcomes two staff members
St. Jude now includes two staff dogs for calming and cuddling.
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September 2019
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Board OKs exceptions for giant warehouse
The Board of Adjustment approved variances for a proposed 3.8 million-square-foot warehouse in Frayser/Raleigh, but asked St. Jude to compromise on the design of a building the research hospital plans in the Pinch District.
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Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris receives national honor from Memorial Foundation
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris was honored with three others in Washington this week by the Memorial Foundation, the organization that raised the money and installed the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
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August 2019
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St. Jude receives OK to build temporary parking lots
The Board of Adjustment approved variances so that ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital can build temporary surface parking lots to accommodate the big expansion of its campus.
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Le Bonheur, St. Jude, Old Dominick plan expansions
Three well-known Memphis institutions are seeking approval from the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment to expand their operations.
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Conaway: Memphis still amazes. It just amazed me.
A tour bus of folks from Toledo hits the highlights: from the site of the first Piggly Wiggly, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, to The Peabody. A Memphian along for the ride finds fresh cause for wonder.
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July 2019
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Calkins: St. Jude is where miracles (and champions!) are made
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a place of miracles. And it turns out those miracles extend to golf.
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WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational preview, but without the golf
Even the most casual golf fan should have plenty to do at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational this week.
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St. Jude motivates many Invitational volunteers
It's the love of the game and an opportunity to give back that inspire the volunteers, but a BlueCross BlueShield sponsorship sets the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational apart from other PGA Tour events.
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Tipping Point: A St. Jude scientist on research, global impact and Memphis
"I have always felt the need to have global reach and impact the most people," says Daniel Bastardo Blanco, a Venezuelan-born scientist who chose a career in research over medical school.
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Smokey Robinson sings with St. Jude patients for fundraising campaign
Smokey Robinson, who has written dozens of compositions that stand the test of time, joins some St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients in a new endeavor.
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The inheritance is unlimited when you’re ‘rich in love’
I watched how my dad welcomed people, how his affable, generous approach set people at ease and made them feel included and accepted. I wanted to be just like him.
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