St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

“These amazing women are more than administrators—they are teachers, mentors, advocates and role models who shape the culture and success of our school,” said Stacey Schultz-Cherry, PhD, senior associate dean. “They are truly the heart and soul of their programs.”

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate our four assistant deans whose leadership has helped shape the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences into what it is today and for their dedication to our students’ success.

Learn more about the Biomedical Sciences PhD Program at St. Jude: stjude.org/education-trai…

Every day at the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences offers opportunities for growth, discovery and meaningful scientific work. Biomedical Sciences PhD student Jenny Grissom shares a glimpse into the graduate experience at St. Jude.

Rare and ultra-rare diseases are not often studied by the industry, but these diseases are at the heart of the St. Jude mission. Oleszewski is currently studying RHOBTB2 related epileptic encephalopathy, a genetic disorder recognized in 2018. #RareDiseaseDay

This Rare Disease Day, we highlight Athena Oleszewski, a PhD student in the Biomedical Sciences program, researching epilepsy and rare neurodevelopmental disorders in the lab of Heather Mefford, MD.

On International Childhood Cancer Day, students in our Global Child Health MS program reflect on what this day means to them. We join the global call to raise awareness, advocate for equitable treatment and close the survival gap for children with cancer worldwide. #ICCD

We're proud of our own alumnus, Randy Larsen, for being a part of groundbreaking research and continuing his contributions to the advancement of science.

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Graduate Student, Mollie Black shares what sets the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences apart. From hands-on training and mentorship to access to cutting-edge research and world class experts, students are supported as they develop into scientists and leaders.

Ready to advance your scientific career? Applications for our Master’s in Clinical Investigation program are open until January 15. Don’t miss your chance to become a part of the SJGS community. stjude.org/education-trai…

From the food and culture to the welcoming community, Memphis offers students a graduate school experience that’s truly unique. Graduate students Cassie Argenbright, PhD, and Jewel Wilson share what they enjoy the most about living and learning in Memphis.

Biomedical research is experiencing a data revolution. The @stjudegraduate Applied Biomedical Data Sciences (ABDS) master’s program is training the next generation of scientists to turn complex data into discoveries that advance human health.

This week, our very own PhD in Biomedical Sciences student, Athena Oleszewski, presented research at #SfN2025 in San Diego. Oleszewski highlighted new insights into how RHOBTB2 variants contribute to neurological disorders. ow.ly/oaQ850XuW3U

Excellent research out of the Lee Lab by @stjudegraduate student Hannah Snoke! bit.ly/SnokeACSID25 @StJudeResearch #infectiousdiseases #DrugDiscovery

Ready to take the next step in your journey? Apply now and become part of our community: stjude.org/education-trai…

Look inside the St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences through the voices of our students, faculty, and program leaders. Graduate students Robby Teis and Cassie Argenbright share why they chose St. Jude and what makes this community unlike any other.

The Global Child Health MS Program and Global Scholars Projects at @stjudegraduate equip clinicians and administrators to address complex challenges in pediatric health through advanced research and experiential learning. Learn more: ow.ly/QEhJ50XhOcK

Julie Laveglia, EdD, MA, assistant dean for the Global Child Health MS Program, was at @WorldSIOP 2025 in Amsterdam connecting with students, Global Scholars and prospective applicants.

Jordan Bondrowski’s journey to cancer research started at age 11, when she chose to donate a reward for returning a home run baseball to breast cancer research. Years later, losing her aunt to metastatic melanoma motivated her to pursue biomedical science. ow.ly/fmFz50X8tbL