Latest Jude Children's Research Hospital Stories
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Andres Herrada, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has been named a Pew Latin American Fellow in the Biomedical Sciences by The Pew Charitable Trusts. He is one of 10 fellows named. Established in 1991, The Pew Latin American Fellows Program provides support to advance recipients' research, allowing them to study with U.S. scientists and to help establish...
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study identifies the need for proactive, life-long medical follow-up and provides the most complete health picture yet of adult survivors of childhood cancer MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has found that childhood cancer survivors overwhelmingly experience a significant amount of undiagnosed, serious disease through their adult years, establishing the importance of proactive, life-long clinical...
A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital shows epigenetic changes that turn genes on and off are as unique as alterations in DNA and may be as important in causing the most common childhood cancer MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Changes in an epigenetic mechanism that turns expression of genes on and off may be as important as genetic alterations in causing pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a study led by scientists...
MIAMI, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 18, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(®) celebrated the 11(th) annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala presented by Manuel and Mercedes Mosteiro at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58259-st-jude-childrens-research-hospital-fedex-st-jude-angels-and-stars-gala (Photo:...
Second annual event to tee off the 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- John Rich will perform alongside his friends Wynonna, Larry the Cable Guy and Big Kenny, Rich's partner in Big & Rich, and special guest Lisa Rinna at the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends entertainment event on June 4 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, Tenn. The event will serve as the second annual concert tee off for the 2013...
MIAMI, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, raised more than $50,000 in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the 2013 Children Helping Children Coloring Contest, part of the Children's Day program that culminated May 5. Throughout the month of April, children who visited any Benihana location nationwide were encouraged to participate by drawing a picture to signify what the theme of...
Window World TX is selling survival bracelets to benefit St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 Window World TX, a leading supplier of energy-efficient windows and doors in San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Austin, Texas, announced this week it is selling Window World Cares survival bracelets to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The survival bracelets cost $25, with all proceeds going to St. Jude’s. The bracelets can be purchased...
Michael Dyer, Ph.D., of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has been recognized as one of the nation's leading biomedical researchers by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Michael Dyer, Ph.D., a scientist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has been selected as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator. Dyer is one of 27 scientists nationwide chosen for the recognition from among 1,155 applicants. There are...
This year, O’Neil Software has selected to sponsor St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at their oneilPartner™Conference (formerly known as their Strategic Partner Conference). Irvine, CA (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital began with a prayer and a promise made by Danny Thomas, who became one of the best-loved entertainers of his time. Now this charity has a new partner, O’Neil Software, looking to help support them in their mission: to find cures for...
Company Celebrates 14th Year of Partnering in Hope with Largest Donation to Date AKRON, Ohio, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1999, Kay® Jewelers has been a proud supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Each year Kay® coordinates annual giving campaigns to benefit the lifesaving mission of finding cures for kids suffering from cancer and other deadly diseases. This year the company's efforts have resulted in its largest donation to date: $4.8 million for the kids of...
