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 February 27, 2026
Dr. Holly Harris awarded the inaugural Bus Family Endowed Chair for research on women’s health

Dr. Holly Harris awarded the inaugural Bus Family Endowed Chair for research on women’s health

Fred Hutch endowed chair to focus on gynecologic cancers and related conditions
Hutch NewsFebruary 25, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 8

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 8

From Barcelona to Seattle: Dr. Rosa Nadal Rios' Journey in Oncology
Hutch NewsFebruary 24, 2026
The Beam: Lung and breast cancer screening and prevention; heart health nutrition advice; meet a new child life specialist

The Beam: Lung and breast cancer screening and prevention; heart health nutrition advice; meet a new child life specialist

What are some cancer prevention steps you can take? Tips on heart-healthy nutrition after treatment; meet Katy Tenhulzen, CCLS
Blog PostsJanuary 30, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 7

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 7

Dr. Tom Lynch on Leadership, Innovation and Cancer Research
Hutch NewsJanuary 29, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 6

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 6

Dr. Heather Parsons on innovations in breast cancer care
Hutch NewsJanuary 28, 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
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 4

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 4

Dr. Vidhya Nair gets to Meet the Greek
Hutch NewsDecember 16, 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
New clinical trials to target HER2 positive solid cancers

New clinical trials to target HER2 positive solid cancers

From Dr. Sara Hurvitz, Clinical Research Division, and colleagues
Science SpotlightNovember 19, 2025
Patient stories, provider advice mark invasive lobular breast cancer awareness event

Patient stories, provider advice mark invasive lobular breast cancer awareness event

Fred Hutch experts discuss ILC’s hormonal risk factors, screening recommendations and new research
Hutch NewsOctober 27, 2025
Lived experience matters: patient engagement improves cancer care, research

Lived experience matters: patient engagement improves cancer care, research

Nearly 15 years in, Fred Hutch Patient and Family Engagement Program continues to inform care, expands to match advocates with researchers
Hutch NewsOctober 14, 2025
Dr. Heather Parsons to lead Fred Hutch’s breast cancer initiatives

Dr. Heather Parsons to lead Fred Hutch’s breast cancer initiatives

Medical oncologist awarded endowed chair to study novel markers for cancer in blood serum
Hutch NewsOctober 13, 2025
Testing for hereditary cancers can be a lifesaver

Testing for hereditary cancers can be a lifesaver

Some people aren’t ready yet, while others believe ‘forewarned is forearmed’ when it comes to cancer-causing genetic variants
Hutch NewsSeptember 29, 2025
The Beam: Understanding liver, gastrointestinal and breast cancer treatments at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

The Beam: Understanding liver, gastrointestinal and breast cancer treatments at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy

Drs. Smith Apisarnthanarax and Kylie Kang talk about the latest updates in these cancers and explain the importance of proton therapy when treating these areas
Blog PostsSeptember 29, 2025
Whole-body MRI and cancer screening

Whole-body MRI and cancer screening

A perspective from radiologists at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine
Blog PostsAugust 28, 2025