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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
May 24, 2023
New artwork from Mark Modimola a channel for communication, healing
South African’s work is installed on Fred Hutch campus via Public Art and Community Dialogue Program
COVID-19 and cancer expose society’s health care gaps
Fred Hutch researchers work to disrupt health disparities and misinformation as coronavirus ravages the medically underserved
Combating breast cancer health disparities with education, support
'Knowledge, empowerment — that's what we do': Breast cancer patient Bridgette Hempstead shares her inspiring Cierra Sisters story
Understanding and addressing cancer health disparities
Researchers and community advocates discuss causes, countermeasures at annual Science of Community Equity Symposium
Patient stories provide powerful medium for healing, Fred Hutch study shows
Patient stories provide a powerful medium for healing, as well as learning about disease, new study confirms
Good News at Fred Hutch
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
African American cancer 'mortality gap' widens for breast, colorectal cancers
African American cancer ‘mortality gap’ narrows in most cancers, but disparities remain — and widen — for breast, colorectal cancers
A mother’s legacy: Dave Winfield has spent his life carrying on his mom’s values
Hutch Award Luncheon keynote speaker was the first active athlete to start a charitable foundation
Power of the personal: Medical advocacy's lifesaving role for African-American cancer patients
New study demonstrates the impact of clear discussions, support from medical providers - and shows room for improvement
Puget Sound-area African-American breast cancer survivors, oncology professionals needed for Fred Hutch focus groups
Goal is to develop recommendations for a culturally sensitive patient-navigator program
HVTU, SCCA partner for Langston Hughes film festival April 16
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s HIV Vaccine Trials Unit and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance will present an evening of three short films and discussion on the impact of HIV/AIDS in the Black community
Delaying childbirth reduce risk of breast cancer - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Waiting to have first child 15 years or more after starting menstruation reduces risk of triple-negative breast cancer by up to 60 percent
Genetic variant linked to inflammation identified in African American women
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Dr. Alexander Reiner conducts first large-scale, genomewide association study of elevated C-reactive protein in African American and Hispanic American women
Racial disparities persist in U.S. advanced cancer rates
PHS study examines 12-year trends in late-stage breast, colon and prostate cancers
Racial disparities persist in the diagnosis of advanced breast cancer and colon cancer in the United States
Study examined trends in advanced breast, colon and prostate cancers from 1992-2004
Cancer survival disparities: Access, economics and more
An analysis of clinical trial data implicates biological factors behind worse outcomes for African Americans with breast, ovarian or prostate cancer
Study links birth-control pill to rare breast cancer
Kathi Malone and colleagues associate oral contraceptive use with high risk of triple-negative breast cancer in young women
New study provides a clearer picture of breast-cancer gene mutations in American women
Findings shed new light on mutation risk in older and African-American women
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Announces Recipients of its Inaugural Community Action Award
Kidney specialist Bessie Young, M.D., and Safeway Inc. honored for their community support