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Open Science Prize goes to software tool for tracking viral outbreaks

Open Science Prize goes to software tool for tracking viral outbreaks

Nextstrain wins international competition by making it easier to share, analyze genetic-sequencing data of spreading viruses
Hutch NewsFebruary 28, 2017
A Q&A with evolutionary, computational biologist Trevor Bedford

A Q&A with evolutionary, computational biologist Trevor Bedford

'Trying to be useful instead of trying to be clever': An evolutionary biologist-virologist-immunologist-computer-wonk finds his niche
Hutch NewsDecember 21, 2016
Real-time tool for predicting outbreaks advances in Open Science Prize competition

Real-time tool for predicting outbreaks advances in Open Science Prize competition

Nextstrain, which tracks viral mutations, wins first phase of international competition
Hutch NewsMay 09, 2016
Zika virus: 6 key things we don’t yet know

Zika virus: 6 key things we don’t yet know

From lack of data to inconclusive blood tests to the unique challenges of pregnancy, experts weigh in on the knowledge gaps in this emerging infection
Hutch NewsFebruary 02, 2016
A warning heeded yields good news on Ebola

A warning heeded yields good news on Ebola

Disease modeling shows that treatment centers, safe burials are containing outbreak in Liberia
Hutch NewsJanuary 09, 2015
How climate change, development may be hastening Ebola’s spread

How climate change, development may be hastening Ebola’s spread

Vaccines and therapeutics are needed, but the ecosystem also plays a key role in stopping the epidemic
Hutch NewsDecember 10, 2014
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center designated MIDAS Center of Excellence

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center designated MIDAS Center of Excellence

Designation puts Fred Hutch on cutting edge of U.S. analysis and response to infectious disease outbreaks around the globe - Center includes researchers from seven other academic sites across the country
News ReleasesSeptember 17, 2014