At Fred Hutch Cancer Center we combine innovative research with compassionate care to address the impact of cancer and infectious disease. We’re driven by the urgency of our patients, the hope of our community and our passion for discovery to pursue scientific breakthroughs and healthier lives for every person.
- Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter.
- Our actions are driven by the commitments expressed in our values: Collaboration, Compassion, Determination, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization, that also serves as UW Medicine’s cancer program. Cancer can impact health in many ways and Fred Hutch and UW Medicine work together to offer the specialized focus of a leading cancer center and the comprehensive services of a top-ranked health system.
Diseases We Treat
Our providers are experts in a wide array of cancers and diseases, providing screening, diagnostic services, treatment as well as supportive and follow-up care.
Areas of Research
From biomarkers to health economics to virology, we take a comprehensive approach to understanding cancer and developing ways to detect, prevent and treat diseases.
Developing Clinical Trials
Clinicians, researchers and patients at Fred Hutch are working together to accelerate discoveries that have the potential to improve how we prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
Pioneering Immunotherapy
Our Nobel Prize-winning work on bone marrow transplantation provided the first example of the power of the human immune system to cure cancer. Today, we continue to lead in immunotherapy and precision oncology.
Careers at Fred Hutch
Our mission is shared by everyone who works here — more than 5,700 people in all, including scientists, physicians, nurses, research fellows, administrators and support staff. We are growing our team to meet the needs of patients across the Pacific Northwest and advance research into precision biology, immunotherapy and other leading-edge areas of science.
Patient Care at Fred Hutch
Our patients are our top priority. We provide comprehensive care from leading oncology experts where many of our physicians also conduct research and clinical trials in addition to caring for their patients.
Fred and Bill Hutchinson
When the doors of his cancer research center opened in 1975, Seattle surgeon Bill Hutchinson named it for his brother, baseball legend Fred Hutchinson. A major-league pitcher, Fred had died of cancer in 1964 at age 45.
Recognizing Excellence
Our scientists and health care providers consistently win recognition from national and international organizations each year, including three Nobel Laureates.
Fred Hutch and UW Medicine
In 2022, Fred Hutch restructured its relationship with UW Medicine and now serves as its cancer program. With two organizations known globally for medical discoveries, patients have access to the latest research, treatment options and clinical trials.