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September 16, 2019
Cancer patients find clinical trials, hope and help
#NWMetsConf connects metastatic breast cancer patients with trials, treatments, tools and each other
Nanotech turns pro-tumor immune cells into cancer-killing triple agents
Strategy doubles survival in mice with cancer
From Omaha to a Seattle lab, with 2 side trips to hell
Childhood AML survivor interns with the scientist who sequenced her genome
Dr. Sita Kugel receives grant to study aggressive form of pancreatic cancer
A new type of NCI award will allow her to pursue novel therapeutic avenues
Continuing a legacy
Ahmed Diab, an inaugural winner of the Dr. Eddie Méndez Award, remembers his mentor
The latest in prostate cancer research: 7 takeaways
7 takeaways from community symposium highlighting recent advances in prevention, screening and treatment
Dr. Heather Wright receives NIH training fellowship to study pancreatic cancer metastasis
She will explore the role of a molecule called hyaluronan in promoting cancer spread
Highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2018
A look back at notable advances in immunotherapy, precision screening and more
Dr. Sita Kugel named 2018 V Scholar
Pancreatic cancer researcher will focus on development of targeted therapeutics
Breast Cancer Research Foundation funds 8 Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium scientists
Nearly $2M will go toward potential therapies for metastatic disease and better risk reduction through diet and exercise
Brain cancer subtype caused by single gene fusion
Hutch researchers create genetically relevant model to examine the biology of supratentorial ependymomas
Study sheds light on why brain cancers become aggressive and treatment-resistant
New computational method sheds light on how cancer-contributing genes make brain tumors more aggressive and radiation-resistant
Early phase clinical trial shows promise for advanced head and neck cancer
Nine out of 10 patients treated with the experimental therapy saw their tumors shrink
$7 million grants boost functional genomics team science
Dr. Chris Kemp’s 2 NCI awards will help support drug-target discovery and commercialization for personalized oncology
Dr. Alice Berger receives $200K grant for lung cancer research
Award to fund genome sequencing on lung tumors found in female ‘never-smokers’
Fred Hutch metastatic breast cancer researchers awarded nearly $500K
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
10 highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2017
A look back at notable discoveries in cancer immunotherapy, HIV prevention and more
Good News: Fred Hutch joins coalition that seeks to increase transparency on life science career prospects
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Experimental drug makes some pancreatic cancers more vulnerable to chemo
Early trial shows possibility of knocking down a ‘daunting’ cancer’s defense
Good News: $1.8M Cancer Moonshot grant advances precision medicine for pancreatic cancer
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Beth Caldwell's impact on metastatic breast cancer
By living — and dying — out loud, @CultPerfectMoms gave a voice to #stage4 that will not be silenced
Good News: NCI awards Dr. Ruth Etzioni 5-year grant to fill gaps in cancer-recurrence data
Celebrating faculty and staff achievements
Science without borders
At Fred Hutch and other U.S. research centers, a global village works to cure cancer and other diseases
Closing the breast cancer divide in sub-Saharan Africa
Clinical trial in Uganda will test alternative diagnostic tool and oral chemotherapy, study genetic differences