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Dr. Thomas J. Lynch Jr. is a world-renowned scientist, highly respected oncologist and successful leader of National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Dr. Lynch sets the strategic direction of the center, oversees centerwide initiatives and represents Fred Hutch’s interests to major partners and governmental bodies. He also directs the Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium and is principal investigator of its Cancer Center Support Grant.
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Dr. Tom Lynch discussed how federal funding impacts cancer research: “Cancer research is done with federal funding, which is why the potential reduction in federal funding for science is so incredibly threatening to science throughout the country.”
How Fred Hutch is facing the next era of cancer research, patient care
In a Q&A, Dr. Thomas Lynch addressed oncology workforce changes: “Yes, it's got high pressure, it's got the same kind of burnout issues that so much of society has now. But oncology is special, particularly because of how the profession evolves.”
Can AI cure cancer? New alliance unites tech giants and big research orgs in quest for breakthroughs
Dr. Thomas Lynch discussed the newly formed Cancer AI Alliance: “What was interesting about this whole process was how we were able to bring together these four incredible cancer centers, and these four major tech companies.”
They’re Here To Save Your Life
Seattle Magazine featured Fred Hutch scientists Drs. Phil Greenberg, Denise Galloway, E. Gabriela Chiorean and Petros Grivas in an article about doctors who continue to make Seattle a hotbed of cancer research and treatment.
Can these drugs stop a COVID infection in its tracks? Seattle researchers are on the forefront of new treatments
Dr. Liz Duke explained a study of antivirals to prevent COVID.
‘The future of cancer care’: Seattle institutions connect research, clinics under Fred Hutch name
Drs. Tom Lynch and Paul Ramsey describe unified adult cancer care.
In an unprecedented move, Huntsman and Fred Hutch add dramatically to their catchment areas in western U.S.
Dr. Tom Lynch spoke about Fred Hutch’s growing catchment area and how to serve populations across WA state.
Seattle health care systems restructure to form new Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Drs. Paul Ramsey and Tom Lynch discuss the cancer care restructure.
Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s, UW Medicine announce plans for new cancer partnership
Dr. Tom Lynch joined Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s leaders in describing how the new structure will expedite new therapies.
Cancer care and research in Pacific Northwest to be streamlined under proposed reorganization
Dr. Tom Lynch described how the restructure of Fred Hutch, UW Medicine, Seattle Children's, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance could improve startups.
Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Falls by Largest Yearly Amount on Record
Dr. Thomas Lynch described the gratification of improving lung cancer death rates in the US.
Full steam ahead as Fred Hutch moves into historic building and expands Seattle campus
Dr. Thomas Lynch described why he’s excited about the opening of the Lake Union Steam Plant.
2020 flu shot strategy: Get yours early in the season
Dr. Steve Pergam described the importance of getting flu shots, especially for protecting babies, older people and others with compromised immune systems.
Large U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trials will exclude pregnant women for now
Dr. Larry Corey emphasized the need for COVID vaccine data in pregnant women to find what is the safest vaccine for them.
Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved
Dr. Joshua Schiffer predicted what may happen if the U.S. tries to achieve herd immunity without a COVID-19 vaccine.
In conversation with Tom Lynch, president and director of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Fred Hutch President and Director Dr. Tom Lynch spoke with Fierce Biotech about his new role, the Hutch’s scientific priorities and COVID-19.
Fred Hutch president on response to coronavirus pandemic
President Dr. Thomas Lynch discussed Fred Hutch’s work related to COVID-19 virology, epidemiology and vaccine programs.
Fred Hutch’s president says a new strain of virus research center is needed to fight future outbreaks
President Dr. Thomas Lynch explained the work Fred Hutch is doing on COVID-19 research and vaccines.
Join GeekWire this week for a live virtual event with Fred Hutch President Dr. Thomas Lynch
Dr. Thomas Lynch and his live virtual chat with GeekWire are highlighted.
Saving a city: How Seattle’s corporate giants banded together to flatten the curve
Drs. Tom Lynch and Larry Corey recalled the start of the COVID-19 epidemic and discussed Fred Hutch’s efforts to track and control the virus along with other notable Seattle companies.
Greater Seattle coronavirus assessment network (SCAN) releases data from first 18 days of testing
Dr. Tom Lynch commented on the hard work and early data from the SCAN COVID-19 testing program.
Dr. Tom Lynch on COVID-19 challenges
Dr. Tom Lynch described the challenges of testing and accurately reporting COVID-19 in a Fred Hutch town hall.