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New tools in the pipeline for treating immune cell disorders

New tools in the pipeline for treating immune cell disorders

From the Walter Lab, Translational Sciences & Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightDecember 18, 2024
Immune cells share their insides with tumors to promote cancer spread

Immune cells share their insides with tumors to promote cancer spread

New study in zebrafish and mice shows immune cells interact with melanoma and transfer their contents to spur metastasis
Hutch NewsDecember 04, 2017
Single gene alters immune response to deadly brain cancer

Single gene alters immune response to deadly brain cancer

A new study of glioma in humans and mice links more aggressive immune response to poorer prognosis
Hutch NewsMay 23, 2017
After chemotherapy, immune system recovery may be slower than believed

After chemotherapy, immune system recovery may be slower than believed

<p>Chemo weakens the immune system for up to nine months, especially in smokers, one study finds</p>
Hutch NewsJanuary 26, 2016
Predicting ovarian cancer by counting tumor-attacking immune cells

Predicting ovarian cancer by counting tumor-attacking immune cells

Study led by Jason Bielas finds new way to quantify immune cells reliably, quickly and cheaply
News ReleasesDecember 04, 2013
Genital herpes-suppressing immune cells identified

Genital herpes-suppressing immune cells identified

Discovery by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Dr. Larry Corey and colleagues has implications for development of vaccine to prevent and treat HSV-2, similar infections
Hutch NewsMay 09, 2013
Hohl named Infectious Diseases Society fellow

Hohl named Infectious Diseases Society fellow

Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division fungal expert Dr. Tobias Hohl among 86 physicians, scientists honored nationally
Hutch NewsNovember 19, 2012
Hutchinson Center scientists break through pancreas cancer treatment barrier

Hutchinson Center scientists break through pancreas cancer treatment barrier

Research study reports extending survival in mice by 70 percent; initial studies in humans are under way
News ReleasesMarch 19, 2012
Video: How HIV infects those with healed herpes lesions

Video: How HIV infects those with healed herpes lesions

Research led by Larry Corey of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute explains why even treated genital herpes sores boost the risk of HIV infection
Hutch NewsAugust 03, 2009
Science Backgrounder: Nothing Small About "Mini-Transplants"

Science Backgrounder: Nothing Small About "Mini-Transplants"

Developed at the Hutchinson Center, therapy uses minimal doses of radiation
News ReleasesAugust 04, 2005