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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
May 24, 2023
Striving for the summit of Kilimanjaro
How 20 biotech leaders — and two Fred Hutch faculty members — are tackling a mountain and cancer at the same time
Hutch trial will test new app to help teens stop vaping
Smoking cessation expert to adapt adult quit-smoking app for kids under 18; pilot trial will test its efficacy in 200 self-consenting teens
Science Says: Renew, refocus, reduce risk
Lowering risk of cancer through the science of prevention
Hopes and predictions for 2022
Hutch researchers look ahead to an increase in cancer screening, improved vaccines and greater trust in science
In research and cancer care, Indigenous representation matters
Fred Hutch, UW researchers work to reduce risk and inequities and improve access to care, resources for Indigenous communities and patients
Fred Hutch eyes the future of weight loss
Successful pilot study uses acceptance and commitment phone therapy to help people lose weight; new $3.7M grant will launch full-scale trial
Tip Sheet: Cancer health disparities, app to stop smoking, diversity in COVID-19 vaccine trials — and more
Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news, plus resources for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Fred Hutch-led clinical trial shows new smartphone app helps smokers quit
JAMA Internal Medicine study shows iCanQuit app, based on acceptance and commitment therapy, is 1 1/2 times more efficacious than National Cancer Institute QuitGuide app, based on US clinical practice guidelines
Improving apps to help cancer patients quit smoking
Fred Hutch cancer prevention researcher awarded $3.5M NCI grant to run randomized trial of smartphone health apps
Hutch gets $3.65M NCI grant to help people quit smoking using 'virtual therapist'
Innovative new 'conversational agent' is part coach, part chatbot and 100% in your corner
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
How do we get teens to stop vaping?
As Washington state considers ban of flavored vapes, Fred Hutch research informs new quit-vaping app for teens and young adults
A link between addiction mindset and smoking behavior
From the Bricker Group, Division of Public Health Sciences
Washington state poised to raise age of tobacco, e-cig purchase to 21
‘Landmark legislation’ will save lives, experts say
US cancer death rate has declined for at least 25 years
Fred Hutch experts weigh in on milestone report from American Cancer Society
Science to watch in 2018: From immunotherapy to gene therapy, big data to new tech
Fred Hutch experts lend their predictions for the coming year’s advances
Science-based tips for making and keeping healthy New Year’s resolutions
Hit the road to good health in the new year with advice on diet, exercise, sleep and more from Fred Hutch experts
'Movember' a reminder for dudes to go to the doctor
Growing facial hair in November part of spotlight on men’s health awareness — and the lack thereof
The lung cancer blame game
The shame, blame and stigma surrounding this deadly disease affects everything from patient follow-through to research funding
Smoking after a cancer diagnosis
Lighting up can be a source of shame and treatment complications for cancer patients, but Fred Hutch researchers are here to help them quit