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Overcoming immune evasion: a new combination therapy advances treatment for a rare metastatic eye cancer

Overcoming immune evasion: a new combination therapy advances treatment for a rare metastatic eye cancer

From Dr. Shailender Bhatia, Dr. Natalie Miller and colleagues, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightDecember 24, 2025
Dr. Shailender Bhatia receives the Lyn and Daniel Lerner Endowed Chair in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Dr. Shailender Bhatia receives the Lyn and Daniel Lerner Endowed Chair in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

A family’s generosity will fuel the search for new ways to treat an aggressive skin cancer
Hutch NewsSeptember 15, 2025
$5.25M from the Kuni Foundation propels innovative adult oncology research

$5.25M from the Kuni Foundation propels innovative adult oncology research

Grants will support research on tumor regression, immunotherapy access and better care for breast, liver and peritoneal malignancies
Hutch NewsJune 28, 2024
Rethinking immunotherapy dosing frequency for better cost, time, and life savings!

Rethinking immunotherapy dosing frequency for better cost, time, and life savings!

From the Bhatia group, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 22, 2024
Reducing frequency of immunotherapy dosing could save money and time, keep patients on therapy longer

Reducing frequency of immunotherapy dosing could save money and time, keep patients on therapy longer

Study of immune checkpoint inhibitor dosing in patients with advanced skin cancers could help guide long-term treatment plans
Hutch NewsDecember 11, 2023
$12M NIH grant to study rare, aggressive skin cancer

$12M NIH grant to study rare, aggressive skin cancer

Fred Hutch, UW researchers hope to improve immunotherapies for people with Merkel cell carcinoma
Hutch NewsApril 16, 2019
Immune booster may awaken body’s defenses against skin cancer

Immune booster may awaken body’s defenses against skin cancer

First-in-human pilot of experimental immunotherapy in Merkel cell carcinoma
Hutch NewsNovember 28, 2018
New guide helps clinicians navigate immunotherapy revolution in Merkel cell carcinoma

New guide helps clinicians navigate immunotherapy revolution in Merkel cell carcinoma

‘Real-world’ review accompanies new clinical care guidelines in rare skin cancer
Hutch NewsJune 28, 2018
'Finally showing hope': Immunotherapy trial results transforming care for rare skin cancer

'Finally showing hope': Immunotherapy trial results transforming care for rare skin cancer

Immunotherapy trial results transforming care for rare skin cancer
Hutch NewsApril 19, 2016