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Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
August 26, 2019
Two Irish microbiologists find their way, together, to Seattle
Microbiome experts Drs. Susan Bullman and Christopher Johnston join Fred Hutch
Reducing the cancer burden for women around the globe
Dr. Nancy Davidson on improving outcomes for women with breast, lung and colorectal cancer
Uncovering colorectal cancer risk factors lurking in the genome
From the Peters and Hsu Groups, Public Health Sciences Division
Highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2018
A look back at notable advances in immunotherapy, precision screening and more
The slow journey of a premalignant cell
From the Luebeck Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Study unveils 40 new mutations linked to colorectal cancer
Q&A: Dr. Riki Peters on what this large genome-wide association study means for patients and the public
Some laxatives may be more colon-friendly than others
From the Newcomb Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Deciphering interactions between colorectal cancer risk factors
From the GECCO Coordinating Center, Public Health Sciences Division
One protein, two partners: a balancing act with cancerous implications
From the Bai, Eisenman and Moens Laboratories (Basic Sciences Division) and the Grady Laboratory (Clinical Research Division)
5 tips for a healthy summer
From bench to beachside: Empower yourself with evidenced-based cancer-prevention science
How one protein helps cancer both spread and grow
Hutch scientists discover single molecule’s ‘intricate regulation’ of two key aspects of metastasis
At half the cost, Canadian colorectal cancer survival similar to that of U.S.
Cross-border collaboration compared findings in British Columbia and Washington state
Colon cancer survival: another reason to be physically active
From the Phipps Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Machine learning provides new insights into tumor suppression
Algorithm illuminated surprising metabolic effects of important cancer gene
Colorectal cancer risk meets precision medicine
From the Peters and Hsu Groups, Public Health Sciences Division
A roadmap for precision colorectal cancer screening
New study combines environmental, lifestyle and genetic information to create a more nuanced risk-prediction model
6 misconceptions about colorectal cancer
Get the facts and lower your risk
10 highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2017
A look back at notable discoveries in cancer immunotherapy, HIV prevention and more
Health disparities in breast cancer and beyond
A Q & A with Dr. Beti Thompson and patient advocate Bridgette Hempstead about the science of equity and how to empower the underserved
Exosomal microRNAs to predict colorectal cancer recurrence
From the Grady lab, Clinical Research Division
One family, two sides of cancer
Basic scientist Dr. Wenying Shou’s parents were both treated for — and cured of — their cancers. The similarities end there.
5 things you can do today to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer
Healthy prevention tips from a new data analysis of studies on 29 million adults: move your body, cancer-proof your plate
The timing of aspirin use may improve survival time
From the Newcomb Lab, Public Health Sciences Division.
Top cancer organizations make recommendations to erase health disparities
Four national organizations push for richer data, more inclusive research to better serve the underserved