Hutch News

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
13 NEW May 24, 2023
Striving for the summit of Kilimanjaro

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 News - February 10, 2023
Hutch trial will test new app to help teens stop vaping

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
Hutch News - May 17, 2022
In research and cancer care, Indigenous representation matters

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
Hutch News - December 06, 2021
Fred Hutch eyes the future of weight loss

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
Hutch News - March 31, 2021
Tip Sheet: Cancer health disparities, app to stop smoking, diversity in COVID-19 vaccine trials — and more

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
News Releases - October 01, 2020
Fred Hutch-led clinical trial shows new smartphone app helps smokers quit

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
News Releases - September 21, 2020
How do we get teens to stop vaping?

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
Hutch News - September 30, 2019
'Movember' a reminder for dudes to go to the doctor

'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
Hutch News - November 28, 2017
The lung cancer blame game

The lung cancer blame game

The shame, blame and stigma surrounding this deadly disease affects everything from patient follow-through to research funding
Hutch News - November 21, 2017
Smoking after a cancer diagnosis

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
Hutch News - November 16, 2017