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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
1 NEW February 05, 2026
Viral kinetics modeling for the current SARS-CoV-2 landscape

Viral kinetics modeling for the current SARS-CoV-2 landscape

From the Schiffer Group, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightApril 17, 2024
Infectious disease scientists look beyond the pandemic

Infectious disease scientists look beyond the pandemic

A symposium about protecting people with weakened immune systems from microbial threats
Hutch NewsMay 09, 2023
Proliferation, proliferation, proliferation! Driver of HIV reservoir

Proliferation, proliferation, proliferation! Driver of HIV reservoir

From the Schiffer Group, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 23, 2023
Are revisions to remdesivir dosing needed for treating SARS-CoV-2?

Are revisions to remdesivir dosing needed for treating SARS-CoV-2?

From the Schiffer lab, Clinical Research and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Divisions
Science SpotlightJuly 18, 2022
Latest Fred Hutch research on COVID-19

Latest Fred Hutch research on COVID-19

How Hutch scientists have been tackling coronavirus in lab and clinic
Hutch NewsJune 30, 2022
Mathematical modeling and phylodynamics of HIV intrahost evolution

Mathematical modeling and phylodynamics of HIV intrahost evolution

From the Schiffer Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightMarch 21, 2022
What Hutch coronavirus experts are saying about omicron

What Hutch coronavirus experts are saying about omicron

Some answers, but many questions, about highly mutated new variant of COVID-19 virus
Hutch NewsFebruary 11, 2022
Modeling of human cytomegalovirus infection dynamics in patients

Modeling of human cytomegalovirus infection dynamics in patients

From the Schiffer lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 17, 2022
Hopes and predictions for 2022

Hopes and predictions for 2022

Hutch researchers look ahead to an increase in cancer screening, improved vaccines and greater trust in science
Hutch NewsDecember 21, 2021
Science Says: Cracking the code in solid tumors

Science Says: Cracking the code in solid tumors

How scientists are developing targeted new therapies for cancers of the breast, lung, stomach and more
Hutch NewsOctober 13, 2021
Addressing a 'massive unmet need' in COVID-19 treatment

Addressing a 'massive unmet need' in COVID-19 treatment

COVID-19 Clinical Research Center tests drugs to reduce severe infections
Hutch NewsMay 06, 2021
There’s no crystal ball for modeling the pandemic

There’s no crystal ball for modeling the pandemic

Mathematical modelers explain challenges, limitations of their work to predict COVID-19 outcomes
Hutch NewsFebruary 22, 2021
Modeling the kinetics of an HIV cure

Modeling the kinetics of an HIV cure

From the Schiffer group, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightFebruary 15, 2021
Vaccines stop COVID-19 symptoms, but do they stop transmission?

Vaccines stop COVID-19 symptoms, but do they stop transmission?

Researchers mull options, including college dorm studies and 'human challenge' trials, to find answer
Hutch NewsDecember 16, 2020
Celebrate safely: Scientists offer advice, urge vigilance during holidays

Celebrate safely: Scientists offer advice, urge vigilance during holidays

'Now is the time for delayed gratification' — so skip big gatherings and travel to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Hutch NewsNovember 20, 2020
From the freezers, a speedier way to evaluate antiviral drugs

From the freezers, a speedier way to evaluate antiviral drugs

Lookback research showed today’s ‘viral load’ measurements and machine learning quickly mirrored outcomes of older, slower trials
Hutch NewsNovember 09, 2020
Imperfect, widely used measures best option against COVID-19, argues Dr. Joshua Schiffer

Imperfect, widely used measures best option against COVID-19, argues Dr. Joshua Schiffer

We need tests, masks, treatments and vaccines to be widespread, not perfect, says infectious disease expert in New York Times editorial
Hutch NewsOctober 05, 2020
Tip Sheet: Colorectal cancer, COVID-19 super-spreading, gene therapy for herpes, contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils – and more

Tip Sheet: Colorectal cancer, COVID-19 super-spreading, gene therapy for herpes, contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils – and more

Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.
News ReleasesSeptember 01, 2020