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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 the Hutch’s interests to major partners and governmental bodies. He also directs the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium and is principal investigator of its Cancer Center Support Grant.
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Trevor Noah, comedian and host of "The Daily Show," talked with three Fred Hutch researchers working to end cancer and COVID-19. Noah's interviews were followed by a special live Q&A led by Fred Hutch President and Director Dr. Thomas J. Lynch Jr. covering the latest on the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.
2020 Fred Hutch annual Report — President and Director Tom Lynch discusses the challenges and success of 2020.
Drs. Tom Lynch, Nancy Davidson, McGarry Houghton, Nina Salama and Joshua Schiffer talk about the challenges of treating solid tumors — such as those of the lung, breast and stomach — and strategies on the horizon to overcome them.
A conversation — hosted by Microsoft — with Fred Hutch researchers Drs. Tom Lynch, Michele Andrasik, Josh Schiffer, and Alpana Waghmare on viruses, vaccines, variants, and how we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Media Coverage
Read More Fred Hutch Media CoverageCancer 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.