St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | The René Effect

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CHILDREN'S HEALTH & RESEARCH

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through treatment and research, while supporting families through the care journey.

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What their work supports

Pediatric treatment and clinical care
Research into catastrophic childhood diseases
Family support during treatment

WHY IT CONNECTS TO AURA RENÉ

Jewelry often carries family meaning

Pieces are often chosen to celebrate children, milestones, courage, and love. St. Jude gives customers who carry those meanings a cause they may feel deeply connected to.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026

What they’re doing now

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

AI-informed drug discovery at massive scale

St. Jude researchers introduced AdaptiveFlow, a machine-learning platform designed to guide ultra-large virtual screening and focus deeper drug-discovery exploration.

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AUGUST 26, 2026

New insight into region-specific brain tumors

Research is clarifying how mutations and regional differences during brain development can shape diffuse midline glioma formation.

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AUGUST 25, 2026

Removing an immune “brake” strengthens CAR T cells

Gene-edited CAR T cells showed long-term tumor control in preclinical osteosarcoma studies, helping lay groundwork for future clinical testing.

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IMPACT IN MOTION

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