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Cell biologist and former Fred Hutch division leader Dr. Jonathan Cooper retires

Cell biologist and former Fred Hutch division leader Dr. Jonathan Cooper retires

Cooper sustained the distinct culture of Basic Sciences for four decades
Hutch NewsMarch 26, 2025
But first, Cas: a 2-step model for focal adhesion assembly

But first, Cas: a 2-step model for focal adhesion assembly

From the Cooper lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 18, 2023
Cell migration: it’s no walk in the park

Cell migration: it’s no walk in the park

From the Cooper Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightAugust 16, 2021
An unconventional partnership encourages neuron migration

An unconventional partnership encourages neuron migration

From the Cooper Lab, Basic Sciences Division
Science SpotlightJanuary 20, 2020
Science to watch in 2018: From immunotherapy to gene therapy, big data to new tech

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
Hutch NewsJanuary 12, 2018
Dr. Paul Neiman, founding member of Fred Hutch, dies at 78

Dr. Paul Neiman, founding member of Fred Hutch, dies at 78

Physician-scientist led the charge in prioritizing fundamental research, built bridges between lab and clinic
Hutch NewsOctober 12, 2017
The molecules that drive cell movement

The molecules that drive cell movement

A new study visualizing cells' 'leading edge' sheds light on processes behind cellular migration
Hutch NewsSeptember 23, 2016
The science of cancer spread

The science of cancer spread

The how and why of metastasis — and what it might take to stop it
Hutch NewsApril 28, 2016
‘Every day something new’: Dr. Sue Biggins selected as HHMI investigator

‘Every day something new’: Dr. Sue Biggins selected as HHMI investigator

Flexible support from the prestigious nonprofit will open new research doors
Hutch NewsMay 19, 2015
Dr. Sue Biggins elected to National Academy of Sciences

Dr. Sue Biggins elected to National Academy of Sciences

Biologist honored for her research on how cells segregate chromosomes during division
Hutch NewsApril 28, 2015
MacGyvering lab equipment

MacGyvering lab equipment

From old bicycle wheels to an in-house metalworking shop, scientists get creative when the research tools they need don’t exist
Hutch NewsMarch 03, 2015
Researchers and patients give thanks

Researchers and patients give thanks

From surviving cancer to puppies to Jail House Gin:<br> Sharing gratitude for things large and small
Hutch NewsNovember 26, 2014
Geneticist and inventor Steven Henikoff named AAAS Fellow - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Geneticist and inventor Steven Henikoff named AAAS Fellow - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

He is a researcher in the Hutchinson Center’s Basic Sciences Division
News ReleasesNovember 30, 2012
Olsen wins $1.25 million NIH Early Independence Award

Olsen wins $1.25 million NIH Early Independence Award

Basic Sciences Division's Carissa Perez Olsen is among first 10 recipients of new award designed to leapfrog outstanding junior investigators directly into faculty positions; two affiliate researchers also among recipients
Hutch NewsOctober 03, 2011
Hutchinson Center researcher receives first National Institutes of Health Director's Early Independence Award

Hutchinson Center researcher receives first National Institutes of Health Director's Early Independence Award

Carissa Perez Olsen among 10 junior U.S. investigators to receive the award
News ReleasesSeptember 30, 2011
Evolutionary biologist Bloom joins Center

Evolutionary biologist Bloom joins Center

Basic Sciences and Public Health Sciences divisions’ Jesse Bloom brings protein evolution, computational expertise to stimulate broad cross-disciplinary research
Hutch NewsJuly 11, 2011
Brain cell migration may offer clues to cancer metatasis

Brain cell migration may offer clues to cancer metatasis

Cooper, Jossin find surprising new role for N-cadherin; finding could shed light on how normal and cancerous cells migrate within the body
Hutch NewsApril 25, 2011