St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

**Semantic type:** Health Care Related Organization

**Definition:** The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital received its NCI designation in 1977 and was awarded status as a comprehensive cancer center by NCI in 2008. Research is focused specifically on childhood cancers, acquired and inherited immunodeficiencies and genetic disorders.

**Synonyms:** - SJCRH - SJCRH - SJCRH - Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital - St. Jude - St. Jude's