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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
September 16, 2019
Lack of diversity in genetic research a problem
Using primarily white populations to draw broad conclusions is misleading and exacerbates health disparities – but it’s fixable
Squelching ovarian cancer: the not-so-silent killer
The search continues for new biomarkers, better outcomes and, yes, cures for this deadly disease
Functional genomics pinpoints unique tumor vulnerabilities
Technique pinpoints unique tumor vulnerabilities — even when they are not written in tumor DNA
Remembering Dr. Eddie Méndez
Hutch friends and colleagues recall brilliant physician-scientist and ‘bright, shining star’
‘Remarkable’ distinctions in pediatric leukemia point toward improved treatment
Big new study in pediatric and young adult acute myeloid leukemia warns against ‘trickle-down therapeutics’
Backyard viruses of the Pacific Northwest
An infectious disease researcher moves to Seattle and starts exploring the local ecosystem — one virus at a time
Finding ways to deliver on the promise of precision oncology
‘Functional genomics’ method aims to marry three powerful techniques to speed personalized cancer treatments to patients
What’s new in prostate cancer? 5 things to watch
Highlights from the Institute for Prostate Cancer Research 2017 community symposium
Good News: first Hutch United fellowships awarded; Dr. Soheil Meshinchi receives $500K AML grant
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
‘We can get this done’: National Cancer Moonshot takes flight
Moonshot Summit at Fred Hutch part of coast-to-coast conversation to stop cancer
Metastatic Breast Cancer Project uses social media to connect with patients, speed cures
The social media-powered, patient-driven Metastatic Breast Cancer Project aims to speed cures
Drs. Michael Emerman and Nina Salama elected to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Fred Hutch evolutionary geneticist Harmit Malik selected as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator
Appointment provides the freedom to study genetic conflict that drives evolutionary change
Consortium presents genomic symposium May 23
Discuss effects of genomics on cancer therapy at this free symposium; registration required
Prentice Symposium attracts 200 researchers nationwide
Event honored Dr. Ross Prentice and his contributions, especially to chronic disease prevention research and related methodology developments
Trask receives Seattle Storm award Aug. 5
Barbara Trask is one of four recipients of the WNBA championship team’s annual Women of Inspiration Award; discount game tickets available
Grandori appointed entrepreneurial fellow
Human Biology researcher selected for new University of Washington program focused on commercialization
Edlefsen joins growing Population Sciences program
Harvard-trained researcher to conduct genomic analyses of cancers, HIV
Comparative-effectiveness research reaps $16 million
Grand Opportunities grants from the National Institutes of Health enable Center, UW and Group Health scientists to evaluate cancer treatments, outcomes and costs
Malik Lab postdoc wins HHMI award
Nitin Phadnis receives three-year fellowship for research at the ‘intersection of evolutionary and molecular biology’