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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
September 16, 2019
Brain cancer subtype caused by single gene fusion
Hutch researchers create genetically relevant model to examine the biology of supratentorial ependymomas
Nanoparticles take immunotherapy in new direction
Hutch scientist to use nanoparticles to reprogram macrophages to tackle brain tumors
Study sheds light on why brain cancers become aggressive and treatment-resistant
New computational method sheds light on how cancer-contributing genes make brain tumors more aggressive and radiation-resistant
6 things to know about glioblastoma
Following Sen. John McCain’s diagnosis, Fred Hutch experts offer ‘the long view’ on brain cancer research
Good News: Bezos family funding accelerates glioma immunotherapy research
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
How mutations in a single gene alter the course of a deadly brain cancer
New laboratory study of glioma links more aggressive immune response to poorer prognosis
Single gene alters immune response to deadly brain cancer
A new study of glioma in humans and mice links more aggressive immune response to poorer prognosis
The rooms that remain: Coping with grief after a child dies
Some parents grieve children lost to cancer by preserving precious spaces – their kids’ bedrooms
About half with cancer face a religious struggle; a patient, chaplain and grieving mom reveal how cancer reshaped their views
About half of those with cancer face a religious struggle; a patient, chaplain and grieving mom reveal how cancer reshaped their views
Bike ride to raise cancer funds is personal for 3 'Obliteriders'
For Nancy Evans, Brian Tracy and Dr. Jerry Radich, this weekend’s fundraising bike ride is personal
How Dr. Barry Stoddard's science fueled promising therapy for glioblastoma — the disease that killed his mom
How Dr. Barry Stoddard's lab work helped create an experimental drug for glioblastoma — the same disease that killed his mother
Mom of Seahawks' Justin Britt teams up with grieving dad to learn about new research
The mother of Seahawks' Justin Britt teamed up with a grieving father to learn about promising new research that could help others
Vice President Joe Biden to visit Fred Hutch
Biden will meet with researchers, learn about latest science as part of his National Cancer Moonshot ‘listening tour’
Good News at Fred Hutch
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
On the other side of tragedy: Stress may boost resilience
People who endure life-changing stress seem to gain resilience — and think they look younger: study
Toys to totems: Sacred artifacts keep lost loved ones close
Precious playthings of brain cancer patients inspire artful glass replicas
Good News at Fred Hutch
Dr. Jim Olson's Tumor Paint advances to clinical trial for children with brain cancer; Dr. Li Hsu delivers annual Prentice Lecture; Dr. Jesse Bloom receives Burroughs Wellcome award
Beau Biden's death highlights difficulty of treating brain cancers
Nearly 14,000 die each year of brain cancer, but researchers are aiming to change that
Remembering Fred Hutch's Dr. Harold Weintraub 20 years later
20 years after Dr. Harold Weintraub’s death, his life — and his research — are still making a difference
Tumor Paint approved for first U.S. trial
Molecule that highlights cancer cells for surgery was pioneered by Fred Hutch’s Dr. Jim Olson, licensed by Blaze Bioscience Inc.
Challenging the notion of personalized medicine
Study suggests effective brain cancer therapies should focus on early similarities between tumors rather than differences
Gene therapy boosts chemotherapy tolerance and effectiveness of medications that attack brain cancer
Stem-cell protocol could be used with other malignant solid tumors