New Science Spotlight Articles

Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
12 NEW July 27, 2026
Sidelining cancer treatment’s side effects through exercise, nutrition, prehab and rehab

Sidelining cancer treatment’s side effects through exercise, nutrition, prehab and rehab

In this episode of Bench to Bedside and Beyond, we talk to a prostate cancer survivor and the medical director of Fred Hutch’s cancer rehab about treatment’s aftermath
Hutch NewsJuly 17, 2026
FDA approves new breast cancer drug based on VIKTORIA-1 study results

FDA approves new breast cancer drug based on VIKTORIA-1 study results

New targeted drug brings ‘big change, big benefit,’ per Fred Hutch’s Dr. Sara Hurvitz, who led the study
Hutch NewsJuly 16, 2026
Red meat in moderation: better for you, better for the environment

Red meat in moderation: better for you, better for the environment

Don’t forget to add some green veggies to those red-white-and-blue barbecues!
Hutch NewsJune 30, 2026
Here comes the sun! What’s your skin strategy?

Here comes the sun! What’s your skin strategy?

Avoiding sunburn is the first step in preventing deadly skin cancer melanoma
Hutch NewsJune 25, 2026
Beyond the 5-year myth: How survivorship care helps cancer patients live well

Beyond the 5-year myth: How survivorship care helps cancer patients live well

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, we discuss why Survivorship programs exist and how Fred Hutch’s program is changing to better serve patients
Hutch NewsJune 24, 2026
Lung cancer researchers, advocates gather in Seattle

Lung cancer researchers, advocates gather in Seattle

SPORE scientists talk T cells, new targeted therapies, the tumor microenvironment and more at annual meeting
Hutch NewsJune 17, 2026
Pancreatic cancer experts, patients applaud new KRAS inhibitor therapy

Pancreatic cancer experts, patients applaud new KRAS inhibitor therapy

Hope for patients and oncologists: ‘We’re at the beginning of a paradigm shift’
Hutch NewsJune 08, 2026
From treatment to thriving: Redefining cancer survivorship

From treatment to thriving: Redefining cancer survivorship

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, we discuss how the growing field of survivorship supports patients as they navigate what's next
Hutch NewsJune 05, 2026
What cancer researchers, clinicians and patients say about ‘game-changing’ GLP-1s

What cancer researchers, clinicians and patients say about ‘game-changing’ GLP-1s

Yes, you lose weight, but there are definitely trade-offs; cancer prevention role of new weight loss drugs still being studied
Hutch NewsMay 06, 2026
Is there a way to boost immunotherapy response?

Is there a way to boost immunotherapy response?

American Cancer Society grant will fund new analysis of how advanced melanoma evades the immune system
Hutch NewsApril 17, 2026
New grant funds research on circadian disruption and its potential link to liver cancer

New grant funds research on circadian disruption and its potential link to liver cancer

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Dr. Trang VoPham talks about her research into solar jet lag, including how it can impact your health
Hutch NewsApril 06, 2026
Does solar jet lag contribute to liver cancer?

Does solar jet lag contribute to liver cancer?

Fred Hutch researcher will use American Cancer Society grant to determine if circadian disruption increases risk for hepatocellular carcinoma
Hutch NewsApril 02, 2026
Fred Hutch brings together rare cancer community

Fred Hutch brings together rare cancer community

Patients and caregivers share frustrations, practical realities of rare cancer life at TRACER program’s first education symposium
Hutch NewsMarch 25, 2026
Can you get a cancer screening without insurance?

Can you get a cancer screening without insurance?

Uninsured? Underinsured? Mammograms and other preventive cancer screenings are still available
Hutch NewsMarch 19, 2026
What’s the psychology behind using dietary supplements?

What’s the psychology behind using dietary supplements?

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Dr. Jonathan Bricker explains why we choose the ‘quick fix’ over tried-and-true cancer prevention methods
Hutch NewsMarch 05, 2026
Supplements don’t prevent cancer, studies show

Supplements don’t prevent cancer, studies show

Fred Hutch research finds some supplements offer little benefit, some may increase cancer risk and some can interfere with treatment
Hutch NewsFebruary 19, 2026
Cancer Action Plan of Washington (CAPOW) packs a punch

Cancer Action Plan of Washington (CAPOW) packs a punch

New 5-year plan maps out key strategies to reduce cancer rates, deaths by boosting health literacy, screening, prevention and equity efforts
Hutch NewsFebruary 11, 2026
Getting the best bang for your cancer prevention buck

Getting the best bang for your cancer prevention buck

Fred Hutch experts weigh in on budget-friendly ways to cut disease risk and stay healthy in the new year
Hutch NewsJanuary 09, 2026
SABCS25: What’s new in breast cancer research?

SABCS25: What’s new in breast cancer research?

Advances include a new endocrine therapy, the use of ctDNA to predict response and modifying PET/CTs to better track bone metastases
Hutch NewsDecember 17, 2025
Breast Cancer Research Foundation to fund seven Cancer Consortium researchers

Breast Cancer Research Foundation to fund seven Cancer Consortium researchers

BCRF awards $2.6M in grants to Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium researchers
Hutch NewsDecember 10, 2025