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A rare skin cancer diagnosis requires a balancing act between suppressing and boosting the immune system

A rare skin cancer diagnosis requires a balancing act between suppressing and boosting the immune system

Unique clinic devoted to cancer and organ transplant recipients establishes a new care model
Hutch NewsDecember 11, 2025
Novel protein interactions provide hints about cellular origins for Merkel cell carcinoma

Novel protein interactions provide hints about cellular origins for Merkel cell carcinoma

From the Galloway Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 30, 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
Skin in the game: Changing the story of Merkel cell carcinoma

Skin in the game: Changing the story of Merkel cell carcinoma

How the Nghiem Lab and its supporters are improving outcomes for patients with a rare cancer
Hutch NewsFebruary 06, 2025
A tale of two T cells in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

A tale of two T cells in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

From the Newell Lab, Vaccines and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightMarch 20, 2024
A one-two punch to battle Merkel Cell Carcinoma

A one-two punch to battle Merkel Cell Carcinoma

From the Nghiem Lab, Clinical Research Division, and Dr. Jung Hyun Lee, UW School of Medicine
Science SpotlightFebruary 21, 2024
New biomarker could one day help tailor immunotherapy for Merkel cell carcinoma

New biomarker could one day help tailor immunotherapy for Merkel cell carcinoma

Helps explain why only certain MCC patients respond to immune checkpoint inhibitors, could point toward new strategies to improve treatment responses
Hutch NewsFebruary 09, 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
Six researchers receive $3.5 million in grants from Kuni Foundation

Six researchers receive $3.5 million in grants from Kuni Foundation

Funds will support innovative high-risk/high-reward projects across Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center/University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium with the potential to revolutionize care
Hutch NewsFebruary 27, 2023