Martine F. Roussel PhD
Martine F. Roussel PhD is a molecular oncologist who has been at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since 1983. Originally from France, Roussel's scientific career is over 50 years! Dr. Roussel has made landmark findings in molecular oncology, cell cycle control and translational development of treatment strategies for pediatric medulloblastoma, the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor. She has received numerous honors in recent years, honoring her for her work. She is a member of both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2011) and the National Academy of Sciences (2019). She was just elected to the AACR Academy Class of 2021. She is the first woman to have a portrait hung in the esteemed gallery at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In 2017, she won the St. Jude Faculty Mentor of the Year award, an honor she cherishes.
