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
12 NEW February 27, 2026
What's a cancer registry?

What's a cancer registry?

These large national databases track cancer trends, spotlight health disparities and improve patient care; new linkages allow for even more
Hutch NewsMarch 22, 2021
Artificial intelligence and cancer

Artificial intelligence and cancer

New study tests ability of natural language processing to search lung cancer patients’ records for treatable mutations
Hutch NewsMay 06, 2019
Metastatic breast cancer research takes the stage

Metastatic breast cancer research takes the stage

Advocates, oncologists and researchers share findings, resources and reasons for hope at third annual NW Mets Conference
Hutch NewsOctober 31, 2018
Cancer database for Washington state and national SEER registry renewed for up to 10 years

Cancer database for Washington state and national SEER registry renewed for up to 10 years

Fred Hutch’s cancer registry has been a mainstay of epidemiological research since 1974
Hutch NewsMay 24, 2018
New study estimates number of U.S. women living with metastatic breast cancer

New study estimates number of U.S. women living with metastatic breast cancer

First-ever estimate of women living with metastatic breast cancer shows these patients are living longer with disease
Hutch NewsMay 17, 2017
Patients treated at cancer centers live longer: study

Patients treated at cancer centers live longer: study

Finding of survival-rate differences between cancer hubs and community hospitals spurs call to ‘figure out the gaps’
Hutch NewsNovember 06, 2015