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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
10 NEW January 29, 2026
Clinical cancer research in the U.S. is increasingly dominated by pharmaceutical industry sponsors, study finds

Clinical cancer research in the U.S. is increasingly dominated by pharmaceutical industry sponsors, study finds

Study underscores need for increased investment in federally funded cancer clinical trials
News ReleasesSeptember 27, 2024
Clinical trials excluding fewer cancer patients with brain ‘mets’

Clinical trials excluding fewer cancer patients with brain ‘mets’

In other news, 1 in 5 people with cancer participate in research studies
Hutch NewsApril 04, 2024
One in five people with cancer participate in medical research studies

One in five people with cancer participate in medical research studies

Study sheds light on how policies can further increase access to and participation in cancer research
News ReleasesApril 02, 2024
What’s new in breast cancer research? SABCS 2023 takeaways

What’s new in breast cancer research? SABCS 2023 takeaways

New drug combos for metastatic patients and a strong focus on toxicities at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Hutch NewsDecember 13, 2023
Understanding the link between Medicaid expansion and participation in cancer clinical trials

Understanding the link between Medicaid expansion and participation in cancer clinical trials

From Dr. Unger and Colleagues, SWOG, Public Health Sciences Division
Science SpotlightOctober 16, 2023
Policy to expand Medicaid coverage linked to higher participation in cancer clinical trials among people insured by Medicaid

Policy to expand Medicaid coverage linked to higher participation in cancer clinical trials among people insured by Medicaid

Study showed that the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion resulted in improvements in access to clinical trials for cancer patients with Medicaid insurance
News ReleasesAugust 17, 2023
What’s new in breast cancer research? SABCS 2022 delivers plenty

What’s new in breast cancer research? SABCS 2022 delivers plenty

Studies highlight research on treatment toxicity, disparities in insurance, gaps in metastatic care, new therapies and more
Hutch NewsDecember 14, 2022
Fred Hutch leads large-scale review of COVID-19 clinical trials that highlights multiple disparities

Fred Hutch leads large-scale review of COVID-19 clinical trials that highlights multiple disparities

Meta-analysis of 122 COVID-19 clinical trials cites need for strategies to address trial participation gaps
News ReleasesDecember 05, 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
ASCO 2022: Equity, innovation and in-person

ASCO 2022: Equity, innovation and in-person

Hutch cancer researchers, clinicians share findings on clinical trial eligibility, Medicaid expansion, wearables to track symptoms and more
Hutch NewsJune 09, 2022
Patient-reported outcomes predict risk of not taking breast cancer drugs

Patient-reported outcomes predict risk of not taking breast cancer drugs

From the Unger and Ramsey Labs, Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Program, Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightApril 18, 2022
Cancer clinical trials exclude too many patients: That’s changing

Cancer clinical trials exclude too many patients: That’s changing

Calls for equity, inclusion and better access boost pre-pandemic efforts to open up eligibility, streamline trials
Hutch NewsAugust 11, 2021
Black with cancer: ‘It shouldn’t be different’

Black with cancer: ‘It shouldn’t be different’

Hutch/UW Consortium health equity team works to reduce cancer risk and racial bias, improve care for Black communities and patients
Hutch NewsJune 14, 2021
Cancer clinical trials: Creativity in the face of COVID-19

Cancer clinical trials: Creativity in the face of COVID-19

Faced with a global pandemic, scientists prioritize safety, patient benefit
Hutch NewsNovember 04, 2020