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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Since 1962, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has been a beacon of hope to millions of family, radiating its light right here in Memphis.

St. Jude's Research Hospital building in Memphis
The advanced research center will bring together a powerful combination of talent and technology in a space designed to propel discovery.
James R. Downing, M.D., St. Jude President and CEO

Pioneering in Medical Research

A world leader in treating childhood cancer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital began in Memphis, dedicated to curing tragic diseases in children. Today, that legacy endures as St. Jude continues to invest in its Memphis location. In 2022, St. Jude announced a six-year, $12.9 billion expansion that would support 2,300 jobs as part of its strategic plan. Memphis’s diverse talent pool and connection to global markets allow St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital the ability to raise the survival rate of children with cancer around the world. In Memphis, the brightest minds and the most advanced technologies converge to speed discoveries faster than any other research facility in the world.

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