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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
13 NEW May 24, 2023
Dr. Ruth Etzioni receives $7.4M NCI grant to assess new cancer diagnostics

Dr. Ruth Etzioni receives $7.4M NCI grant to assess new cancer diagnostics

Award will provide long-term support to investigate accuracy of multi-cancer liquid biopsies and other new technology
Hutch News - October 06, 2022
What’s the best way to screen dense breasts?

What’s the best way to screen dense breasts?

‘Abbreviated’ MRI beats 3D mammography in new screening study, but cost and utilization remain big questions
Hutch News - February 27, 2020
Simple questionnaire may lead to better ovarian cancer detection

Simple questionnaire may lead to better ovarian cancer detection

Dr. Robyn Andersen of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Public Health Sciences Division leads first evaluation of paper-and-pencil symptom survey in a primary care clinic
Hutch News - October 01, 2012
Surprising discovery: Decreased mitochondrial mutations in colon cancer

Surprising discovery: Decreased mitochondrial mutations in colon cancer

Hutchinson Center finding sheds new light on genetic mutations in cancer development; may open new avenues for cancer therapy, early detection and monitoring treatment response
Hutch News - June 11, 2012
Lehman launches Ugandan breast cancer early detection project

Lehman launches Ugandan breast cancer early detection project

International GE cancer challenge nets seed funding for Connie Lehman, who aims to raise breast cancer survival rates through ultrasound use in rural women
Hutch News - April 02, 2012
Hanash wins Komen grant for breast cancer blood test

Hanash wins Komen grant for breast cancer blood test

The $599,999 award supports research to develop companion test to mammograms for increased accuracy and earlier detection
Hutch News - March 26, 2012
Metabolomics expert Raftery joins PHS

Metabolomics expert Raftery joins PHS

Daniel Raftery brings research on cancer metabolism and early detection, and metabolomics profiling services to the Hutchinson Center's proteomics shared resource
Hutch News - March 05, 2012
Hutch Award Luncheon raises record $400,000

Hutch Award Luncheon raises record $400,000

Award winner Billy Butler, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., draw 1,000 people to Safeco Field to support Center's early cancer detection research
Hutch News - February 13, 2012
Hutch Award’s next major league contenders

Hutch Award’s next major league contenders

Hall-of-Famer Cal Ripken Jr. will keynote award luncheon at Safeco Field Feb. 1
Hutch News - October 03, 2011
Researchers closer to early lung cancer detection

Researchers closer to early lung cancer detection

Sam Hanash leads discovery of blood proteins associated with early development of lung cancer; findings hold promise of a blood test for screening, diagnosis
Hutch News - September 19, 2011
Systems biology may improve early detection of aggressive breast cancer

Systems biology may improve early detection of aggressive breast cancer

Chris Kemp and Sam Hanash’s study is the first to examine how blood protein levels change as cancer develops—long before the disease is clinically detectable
Hutch News - August 01, 2011
Celebrity Steak-Out supports early detection research Aug. 23

Celebrity Steak-Out supports early detection research Aug. 23

Baseball star Jamie Moyer, rock star Duff McKagan among celebrity servers; fundraising event to benefit the Center includes private shopping at Mario’s, steak at Morton’s, auctions
Hutch News - August 01, 2011
Shanghai CDC, Center establish breast health resource center

Shanghai CDC, Center establish breast health resource center

Site serves as first learning laboratory of the Center-based Breast Health Global Initiative in China
Hutch News - June 27, 2011