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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
12 NEW March 20, 2023
Innovative Holland Lab mouse model helps tease apart YAP1’s role in brain cancer

Innovative Holland Lab mouse model helps tease apart YAP1’s role in brain cancer

From the Holland Lab, Cancer Basic Biology Program, Cancer Consortium.
Science Spotlight - September 19, 2022
Holland receives NCI Outstanding Investigator Award

Holland receives NCI Outstanding Investigator Award

Neuroscientist will tackle genetic abnormalities that drive cancers and could be therapeutic targets
Hutch News - October 29, 2021
New study shows cancer-causing ‘Frankengene’ mutation could be target for new drugs

New study shows cancer-causing ‘Frankengene’ mutation could be target for new drugs

This gene is fused to many partner genes in different tumors. Now, scientists know it causes cancer — and how they might intervene
Hutch News - July 16, 2020
Fred Hutch–led team receives $6M to study deadly brain tumor

Fred Hutch–led team receives $6M to study deadly brain tumor

Researchers seek deeper understanding of ependymoma biology to aid treatment discovery
Hutch News - October 10, 2019
Brain cancer subtype caused by single gene fusion

Brain cancer subtype caused by single gene fusion

Hutch researchers create genetically relevant model to examine the biology of supratentorial ependymomas
Hutch News - June 26, 2018
Nanoparticles take immunotherapy in new direction

Nanoparticles take immunotherapy in new direction

Hutch scientist to use nanoparticles to reprogram macrophages to tackle brain tumors
Hutch News - May 30, 2018
Study sheds light on why brain cancers become aggressive and treatment-resistant

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
Hutch News - April 13, 2018
Single gene alters immune response to deadly brain cancer

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
Hutch News - May 23, 2017
Mom of Seahawks' Justin Britt teams up with grieving dad to learn about new research

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
Hutch News - July 15, 2016
Vice President Joe Biden to visit Fred Hutch

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’
Hutch News - March 15, 2016
On the other side of tragedy: Stress may boost resilience

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
Hutch News - November 18, 2015