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
12 NEW February 27, 2026
Are we ready for multi-cancer detection tests?

Are we ready for multi-cancer detection tests?

Blood-based cancer tests are coming, but questions about efficacy, reimbursement and diagnostic pathways are far from settled
Hutch NewsSeptember 22, 2025
Automated, fast and accurate method to grade ICAHT, a CAR T-cell therapy side effect

Automated, fast and accurate method to grade ICAHT, a CAR T-cell therapy side effect

From Dr. Emily Liang, Dr. Jordan Gauthier and colleagues, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightJune 19, 2024
Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

Clinical study of a blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

The New England Journal of Medicine published findings of a blood test for detecting circulating tumor DNA in people with average risk of colorectal cancer
News ReleasesMarch 13, 2024
Hanash wins Komen grant for breast cancer blood test

Hanash wins Komen grant for breast cancer blood test

The $599,999 award supports research to develop companion test to mammograms for increased accuracy and earlier detection
Hutch NewsMarch 26, 2012
Researchers discover blood proteins associated with early development of lung cancer

Researchers discover blood proteins associated with early development of lung cancer

Discovery brings the promise of a blood test to detect the disease a step closer
News ReleasesOctober 12, 2011
Tandem tests support earlier ovarian-cancer detection

Tandem tests support earlier ovarian-cancer detection

Researchers find symptom-screening questionnaire plus simple blood test may equal 20 percent boost in early detection of ovarian cancer
Hutch NewsJune 23, 2008