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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
May 24, 2023
Seeking targeted treatments for pancreatic cancer
American Cancer Society fellowship to Dr. Nithya Kartha supports search for vulnerabilities in most aggressive pancreatic tumor subtype
Squelching ovarian cancer: the not-so-silent killer
The search continues for new biomarkers, better outcomes and, yes, cures for this deadly disease
H. pylori test hints at risk factor for stomach cancer
Pilot study suggests specific strain of bacteria may be found more often in East Asian patients with stomach cancer
Glory's gift: Colon cancer patient's enduring legacy
A young woman’s resolve to help find a better way to detect colon cancer led to a years-long relationship between her family and a researcher across the country
Amanda Paulovich wins $2.2 million for rapid radiation diagnostic
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center clinical researcher is working to develop a biomarker test that could screen many people quickly for radiation injury after nuclear accident; could also screen patients for cancer treatment toxicity
McTiernan, Guenthoer awarded Komen grants for breast cancer research
Anne McTiernan's $250,000 grant extends her vitamin D work; Jamie Guenthoer to develop early detection blood test with $180,000 award
HIV 'superinfection' boosts immune response
Overbaugh, Cortez-led study shows women infected by two different HIV strains exhibit strong antibody response; findings may aid vaccine development
Study finds HIV ‘superinfection’ boosts immune response
Findings may provide insight into HIV-vaccine development
Metabolomics expert Raftery joins PHS
Daniel Raftery brings research on cancer metabolism and early detection, and metabolomics profiling services to the Hutchinson Center's proteomics shared resource
Tapscott team discovers genes, mechanisms of common muscular dystrophy
Discoveries may result in biomarker test for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a disease that initially affects the skeletal muscles of the face, scapula and upper arms
'Hope on Wheels' awards $100,000 for pediatric oncology research
Hyundai grant benefits Dr. Soheil Meshinchi's work at the Hutchinson Center on AML biomarkers
Researchers closer to early lung cancer detection
Sam Hanash leads discovery of blood proteins associated with early development of lung cancer; findings hold promise of a blood test for screening, diagnosis
Prostate biomarker discovery could lead to simple test for lethal cancer
Janet Stanford leads first population-based study to identify and validate five inherited genetic variants strongly associated with prostate cancer progression and mortality
Feng receives $1.2 million DOD grant for prostate research
Canary Foundation-supported biostatistician will work on validating biomarkers for prostate cancer prognosis
Improving biomarker development to improve patient outcomes
Amanda Paulovich and colleagues find proof-of-concept study of biomarker development provides roadmap for similar approach in humans
Researchers identify genes that signal oral cancer spread
Discovery could lead to the development of a biomarker-based test in lieu of neck surgery
Center awarded $11.5 million for breast cancer research consortium
Porter, Cheever will lead the five-year Seattle-based SPORE in projects including development of targeted treatments for drug-resistant tumors
NCI awards $11.5 million to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to lead breast cancer research consortium
Projects include developing targeted therapies to treat drug-resistant tumors
Early detection efforts yield nearly $17 million
Awards fund network coordination and biomarker discovery, validation