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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
January 20, 2020
Like snowflakes, no two cells are alike
Study shows that differences in cells’ ability to turn genes into proteins change how mutations manifest; offers insights into disease risk
Largest single-year drop in cancer death rates continues encouraging trend
Stat reflects decrease in deaths from top 4 cancers; masks lack of progress in others
Science on the horizon
Fred Hutch experts make predictions for science trends, advances in 2020
A 'historic victory,' say experts, as US raises age to buy tobacco, vaping products to 21 nationwide
Here's the scientific evidence for why this change will save lives — and what steps might be next
Fred Hutch science and research highlights 2019
Articles showcasing some of the most significant advances in immunotherapy, cell biology and more
What's new in breast cancer research: #SABCS19 edition
Fred Hutch researchers share long-term follow-up data on WHI hormone study, anti-hormone side-effect strategies and more at San Antonio meeting
A look at emerging sickle cell disease therapies
Teams at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and Fred Hutch will model the clinical and economic burden of sickle cell disease and the potential benefits of emerging therapies
Fred Hutch takes over cooking website for cancer patients
Cook for Your Life offers healthy recipes, how-to videos and new opportunities for research
How do we get teens to stop vaping?
As Washington state considers ban of flavored vapes, Fred Hutch research informs new quit-vaping app for teens and young adults
Campeona de la ciencia y la justicia social
Una investigadora pionera en salud pública y de gran corazón, la Dra. Beti Thompson, se jubila después de más de 30 años de luchar por la equidad
New study reveals weakness in emerging type of aggressive prostate tumor
Tumors that turn off androgen receptor may have turned on new drug target
A champion of science and social justice
Big-hearted Dr. Beti Thompson, pioneering public health researcher, retires after 30-plus years of fighting for equity
Roy Choi: A different path
Premier Chefs Dinner keynote speaker discusses how food, family and community shaped his journey to activism
Fred Hutch awards pilot grants to 3 nonprofits to help build their capacity for health-disparities research
Projects range from evaluating health-information needs of cancer patients to increasing cancer-screening rates and removing barriers to physical, emotional recovery
Beti Thompson Awards: Tackling health disparities
2019 winners ‘compassionate,’ ‘committed’ advocates for underserved communities
Reducing the cancer burden for women around the globe
Dr. Nancy Davidson on improving outcomes for women with breast, lung and colorectal cancer
Washington governor signs ‘Tobacco 21’ legislation
Cancer prevention impact highlighted at Fred Hutch signing ceremony
Cancer prevention community mourns epidemiologist Dr. Alan Kristal
Pioneering researcher studied how diet can lower cancer risk
Dr. Holly Harris receives 2 grants to research endometriosis
Hutch public health researcher receives nearly $1.5 million to study endometriosis pain as well as the condition's connection to ovarian cancer
Dr. Alice Berger receives grant to study causes of lung cancer in never-smokers
$100K from the Prevent Cancer Foundation will allow her to link environmental factors to genetic signatures in tumors