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Dr. Yeon Soo Kim receives NIH Pathway to Independence Award

Dr. Yeon Soo Kim receives NIH Pathway to Independence Award

Hsieh Lab postdoctoral fellow studies how advanced prostate cancer evades therapy by altering the way RNA builds proteins
Hutch NewsOctober 01, 2025
CAF-like cells remodel the Ewing sarcoma tumor microenvironment

CAF-like cells remodel the Ewing sarcoma tumor microenvironment

From the Lawlor lab, Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Basic Biology Program of the Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightAugust 21, 2023
Dead to me? Insights into a tumor’s necrotic core

Dead to me? Insights into a tumor’s necrotic core

Research from Cheung Lab reveals role for ‘dead zone’ within cancers as a launch system for metastatic spread
Hutch NewsFebruary 27, 2023
Fred Hutch launches MET-X, a ‘transformative approach to metastatic disease’

Fred Hutch launches MET-X, a ‘transformative approach to metastatic disease’

New Center for Metastasis Research Excellence aims to detect, prevent, treat and cure stage 4 solid tumor cancers
Hutch NewsFebruary 03, 2023
“Why doesn’t cancer metastasize to your muscles?”

“Why doesn’t cancer metastasize to your muscles?”

From the Ghajar Lab, Breast & Ovary Cancer Program, Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightMay 16, 2022
Understanding the mechanics of breast cancer metastasis

Understanding the mechanics of breast cancer metastasis

Ghajar Lab research reveals why muscle tissue doesn’t get mets, how dormant tumor cells in the brain wake up and proliferate
Hutch NewsApril 11, 2022
The secret signals tumor cell clusters use to drive metastasis

The secret signals tumor cell clusters use to drive metastasis

New study identifies 'nanolumina': intercellular chambers where tumor cells share growth signals, driving cancer spread
Hutch NewsOctober 01, 2020
Preventing brain metastasis in breast cancer

Preventing brain metastasis in breast cancer

New $2.4M NCI grant funds research aimed at preventing disseminated tumor cells in the brain from waking up
Hutch NewsJuly 15, 2020
Is it possible to prevent breast cancer metastasis?

Is it possible to prevent breast cancer metastasis?

Study reveals how blood vessels in the bone marrow protect dormant tumor cells, suggests a way to kill them in their sleep
Hutch NewsJanuary 21, 2019
Fred Hutch metastatic breast cancer researchers awarded nearly $500K

Fred Hutch metastatic breast cancer researchers awarded nearly $500K

Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Hutch NewsJanuary 18, 2018
The science of cancer spread

The science of cancer spread

The how and why of metastasis — and what it might take to stop it
Hutch NewsApril 28, 2016
New strides in metastatic breast cancer research give patients hope

New strides in metastatic breast cancer research give patients hope

New strides in metastatic breast cancer research and advocacy give patients, scientists hope
Hutch NewsApril 27, 2016
Cyrus Ghajar receives $4.1M grant to study ways to prevent metastatic breast cancer

Cyrus Ghajar receives $4.1M grant to study ways to prevent metastatic breast cancer

Investigating two different approaches: keeping dormant cells asleep or destroying them altogether
News ReleasesJune 29, 2015
Good News at Fred Hutch

Good News at Fred Hutch

Dr. Cyrus Ghajar receives $4.1M grant to study metastatic breast cancer; Dr. Chris Peterson wins HIV cure prize; Dr. Stephen Schwartz appointed to NCI board
Hutch NewsJune 26, 2015