Hutch News

Finding a rare bile duct cancer’s weaknesses

Finding a rare bile duct cancer’s weaknesses

DOD and Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation awards will help Dr. Debraj Boila reveal genetics, drug targets of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Hutch NewsJuly 30, 2024
Mutant’s partner in crime could be target for future cancer therapy

Mutant’s partner in crime could be target for future cancer therapy

Fred Hutch scientists discover a new player — and possible drug target — in a critical biological process that’s skewed in tumors with certain mutations
Hutch NewsApril 29, 2024
Melding data creates wider landscape of brain cancer

Melding data creates wider landscape of brain cancer

New computational visualization tool allows researchers to compare different tumor types, normal brain tissue, pinpoint cancer-promoting alterations
Hutch NewsApril 10, 2023
New therapeutic strategy turns a cancer’s advantage into its downfall

New therapeutic strategy turns a cancer’s advantage into its downfall

In the lab, researchers use synthetic mRNA to trick tumors into manufacturing cancer-specific poison
Hutch NewsMarch 03, 2022
Experimental, precision strategy targets unique cancer protein found in certain acute myeloid leukemia cases

Experimental, precision strategy targets unique cancer protein found in certain acute myeloid leukemia cases

Lab study shows promise of aiming genetically engineered T-cell therapy at a gene fusion
Hutch NewsAugust 28, 2020
Can a tumor that acts like a microbe help us develop better cancer therapies?

Can a tumor that acts like a microbe help us develop better cancer therapies?

Understanding the genetics underlying spontaneous regression of an infectious tumor in Tasmanian devils could point us toward new treatment targets
Hutch NewsAugust 06, 2020
Dr. Rob Bradley named new McIlwain Family Endowed Chair in Data Science

Dr. Rob Bradley named new McIlwain Family Endowed Chair in Data Science

Computational biologist uses data science to understand cancer biology and to seek new treatment targets
Hutch NewsJuly 28, 2020
Mourning Dr. Supriya 'Shoop' Saha, rising star in liver cancer research

Mourning Dr. Supriya 'Shoop' Saha, rising star in liver cancer research

'Truly gifted' physician-scientist made lasting impact in cholangiocarcinoma
Hutch NewsJune 12, 2020
Like snowflakes, no two cells are alike

Like snowflakes, no two cells are alike

Study shows that differences in cells’ ability to turn genes into proteins change how mutations manifest; offers insights into disease risk
Hutch NewsJanuary 17, 2020
Fred Hutch science and research highlights 2019

Fred Hutch science and research highlights 2019

Articles showcasing some of the most significant advances in immunotherapy, cell biology and more
Hutch NewsDecember 23, 2019
How a common cancer mutation actually drives cancer — and how to correct it

How a common cancer mutation actually drives cancer — and how to correct it

High-tech approach solves ‘real mystery’ in many cancers
Hutch NewsOctober 09, 2019
Two early-career Fred Hutch scientists receive prestigious fellowships for prostate cancer research

Two early-career Fred Hutch scientists receive prestigious fellowships for prostate cancer research

Alexandra Corella wins Ford Foundation funding; Sander Frank earns NIH training fellowship
Hutch NewsAugust 08, 2019
From Omaha to a Seattle lab, with 2 side trips to hell

From Omaha to a Seattle lab, with 2 side trips to hell

Childhood AML survivor interns with the scientist who sequenced her genome
Hutch NewsJuly 25, 2019
Dr. Sita Kugel receives grant to study aggressive form of pancreatic cancer

Dr. Sita Kugel receives grant to study aggressive form of pancreatic cancer

A new type of NCI award will allow her to pursue novel therapeutic avenues
Hutch NewsJuly 24, 2019
Cancer cells reconnect with their inner child to evade immunotherapy

Cancer cells reconnect with their inner child to evade immunotherapy

Turning on an embryonic gene may help some tumors resist immune checkpoint inhibitors
Hutch NewsJuly 18, 2019
New insights into advanced bladder cancer

New insights into advanced bladder cancer

First-of-its-kind rapid autopsy program helps reveal deadly disease’s potential vulnerabilities
Hutch NewsJune 11, 2019
Washington’s CARE Fund awards Dr. Lucas Sullivan Distinguished Researcher grant

Washington’s CARE Fund awards Dr. Lucas Sullivan Distinguished Researcher grant

Sullivan studies metabolic pathways required for cancer growth, progression
Hutch NewsMay 17, 2019
Dr. Yiting Lim named AACR NextGen Star

Dr. Yiting Lim named AACR NextGen Star

Charting the landscape of prostate cancer mutations: Postdoc to present work at annual American Association for Cancer Research meeting
Hutch NewsMarch 29, 2019
Dr. Heather Wright receives NIH training fellowship to study pancreatic cancer metastasis

Dr. Heather Wright receives NIH training fellowship to study pancreatic cancer metastasis

She will explore the role of a molecule called hyaluronan in promoting cancer spread
Hutch NewsMarch 13, 2019