Hutch News

Employee-engagement survey delivers welcome news

Employee-engagement survey delivers welcome news

Fred Hutch employees report they feel valued, including on DEI issues
Hutch NewsOctober 24, 2024
Time to retire the M word!

Time to retire the M word!

From the Termini Lab, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division.
Science SpotlightAugust 21, 2024
Fred Hutch recommits to DEI amid national backlash

Fred Hutch recommits to DEI amid national backlash

4th annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit defends principles
Hutch NewsJune 12, 2024
3rd Annual DEI Summit looks to the future

3rd Annual DEI Summit looks to the future

Stakeholders across Fred Hutch and external partners meet to celebrate progress, inspire future work
Hutch NewsJune 14, 2023
Fred Hutch announces recipients of the 4th annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Award

Fred Hutch announces recipients of the 4th annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Award

Award honors postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented groups in science
News ReleasesJune 22, 2022
New Fred Hutch initiative to foster inclusivity in science and health via art and dialogue

New Fred Hutch initiative to foster inclusivity in science and health via art and dialogue

The Public Art and Community Dialogue Program will nurture connections between employees, underrepresented and targeted communities to shape the Hutch’s pursuit of scientific excellence through anti-racism, inclusion
Hutch NewsMarch 01, 2022
Fred Hutch announces recipients of inaugural diversity, equity and inclusion awards

Fred Hutch announces recipients of inaugural diversity, equity and inclusion awards

Awards recognize employees who have shown outstanding commitment to Fred Hutch’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
Hutch NewsJuly 02, 2021
Fred Hutch announces 12 recipients of Dr. Eddie Méndez award

Fred Hutch announces 12 recipients of Dr. Eddie Méndez award

In its third year, the annual award recognizes postdoctoral researchers from groups historically under-represented in science
News ReleasesMay 18, 2021
New study highlights lack of diversity and inclusion in vaccine clinical trials

New study highlights lack of diversity and inclusion in vaccine clinical trials

Analysis shows certain racial/ethnic groups and older people aren’t being adequately represented and trial reporting guidelines aren’t being followed
News ReleasesFebruary 19, 2021
Using  genetic data to overcome disparities in colon cancer rates

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
Hutch NewsOctober 02, 2020
How to achieve equity in cancer care, research and beyond

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
Hutch NewsSeptember 25, 2020
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 and cancer patients, smoking cessation apps, structural racism in medicine – and more

Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 and cancer patients, smoking cessation apps, structural racism in medicine – and more

Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news with links for additional background and media contacts.
News ReleasesAugust 04, 2020
Fred Hutch's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Fred Hutch's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Compilation of Statements and Stories
Hutch NewsJuly 22, 2020
Building genetic diversity into cancer research

Building genetic diversity into cancer research

NCI awards Fred Hutch $3.5M to create a colorectal cancer risk calculator based on data from multiethnic populations
Hutch NewsJune 18, 2020
An update on our efforts to change

An update on our efforts to change

Taking action to stand up against racial injustice and support diversity
Hutch NewsJune 12, 2020