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A 'historic victory,' say experts, as US raises age to buy tobacco, vaping products to 21 nationwide

A 'historic victory,' say experts, as US raises age to buy tobacco, vaping products to 21 nationwide

Here's the scientific evidence for why this change will save lives — and what steps might be next
Hutch NewsDecember 23, 2019
Washington state poised to raise age of tobacco, e-cig purchase to 21

Washington state poised to raise age of tobacco, e-cig purchase to 21

‘Landmark legislation’ will save lives, experts say
Hutch NewsMarch 28, 2019
Former Wash. governor Christine Gregoire becomes Fred Hutch board chair

Former Wash. governor Christine Gregoire becomes Fred Hutch board chair

Christine Gregoire, former Washington governor and cancer survivor, continues her lifetime of advocating for others as Fred Hutch’s new board chair
Hutch NewsJuly 11, 2016
NCI funds $3.1M Fred Hutch clinical trial of a smoking-cessation smartphone app

NCI funds $3.1M Fred Hutch clinical trial of a smoking-cessation smartphone app

First such study to compare effectiveness of quit-smoking programs delivered via mobile apps
News ReleasesJune 19, 2015
Good News at Fred Hutch

Good News at Fred Hutch

<p>Dr. Aude Chapuis named Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator; Dr. Jonathan Bricker receives $3.1M NCI grant to test quit-smoking smartphone app; Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem appointed chair of NIH Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee; Dr. Julie Overbaugh receives award from Association for Women in Science</p>
Hutch NewsJune 18, 2015
Study finds that U.S. tobacco-control efforts prevented nearly 800,000 lung cancer deaths between 1975 and 2000

Study finds that U.S. tobacco-control efforts prevented nearly 800,000 lung cancer deaths between 1975 and 2000

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center led the NIH-funded research consortium
News ReleasesMarch 14, 2012