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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
May 16, 2022
New study identifies genetic changes in patients who progress to esophageal cancer
Findings in precancerous Barrett’s esophagus a step toward improved screening, prevention
Understanding the mechanics of breast cancer metastasis
Ghajar Lab research reveals why muscle tissue doesn’t get mets, how dormant tumor cells in the brain wake up and proliferate
Do multivitamins and supplements like cocoa flavanols keep cancer, heart disease away?
Scientists drill down into crucial Women’s Health Initiative data to get definitive answers on whether supplement use improves our health
Dr. Rachel Issaka receives the Kathryn Surace-Smith Endowed Chair in Health Equity Research
Flexible funding will further physician-scientist’s work in colorectal cancer and health inequities
Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium to serve entire state
Catchment area expands from 13 counties to all of Washington, adding 2.4 million people and several additional Indigenous tribes
7 ways to science your life for the coming year
Researchers share evidence-based strategies for managing your health during yet another uncertain year
In research and cancer care, Indigenous representation matters
Fred Hutch, UW researchers work to reduce risk and inequities and improve access to care, resources for Indigenous communities and patients
Cancer clinical trials exclude too many patients: That’s changing
Calls for equity, inclusion and better access boost pre-pandemic efforts to open up eligibility, streamline trials
Cancer-busting broccoli sprout pills? It’s a thing.
Translational scientist’s ‘green chemoprevention’ research extends from eastern China to Seattle and now, into space
Catching up with cancer as COVID-19 starts to ebb
Public health researchers scramble to get preventive cancer screenings back on peoples’ radar – and calendars – as cases dwindle and restrictions lift
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 mutations, shedding pandemic pounds – and nematode nerve cells
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news
Cancer clinical trials: Creativity in the face of COVID-19
Faced with a global pandemic, scientists prioritize safety, patient benefit
Experts discuss navigating cancer and cancer research during the pandemic
Hutch panelists offer their insights on how COVID-19 has impacted patients as well as their efforts to develop cancer treatments
Using genetic data to overcome disparities in colon cancer rates
New collaboration will dig into tumor genome, microbiome to address colon cancer inequities among people of color
'We still have so much work to do'
Hutch health disparities researcher speaks out on new national report decrying lack of equity in cancer care
How to achieve equity in cancer care, research and beyond
New national reports outline our progress on cancer and issue a call to action to eliminate structural racism that drives health disparities
Public health’s pandemic pivot
With disease modeling, virtual events and a renewed focus on antiracism, Fred Hutch population scientists adapt their work to COVID-19
Obliteride brings in $2M to spur cancer, COVID-19 research
Annual Fred Hutch fundraiser goes virtual and DIY; sets records for participation, creativity and global reach
Improving apps to help cancer patients quit smoking
Fred Hutch cancer prevention researcher awarded $3.5M NCI grant to run randomized trial of smartphone health apps