Hutch News

Can estrogen improve vaginal health for postmenopausal women?

Can estrogen improve vaginal health for postmenopausal women?

From the Fredricks lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease and Clinical Research Divisions
Science SpotlightJune 20, 2022
Investigating the mechanisms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Investigating the mechanisms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause

From the Fredricks lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, and Massachusetts General Hospital
Science SpotlightApril 19, 2021
New bacterium named in honor of Fred Hutch

New bacterium named in honor of Fred Hutch

First organism named after research center linked to bacterial vaginosis, higher HIV risk
Hutch NewsFebruary 24, 2021
Commensals turn pathogenic in graft-vs-host disease

Commensals turn pathogenic in graft-vs-host disease

From the University of Michigan and the Fredricks Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division 
Science SpotlightDecember 16, 2019
Microbiome research refines HIV risk for women

Microbiome research refines HIV risk for women

<p>For the first time, seven species of vaginal bacteria linked to higher HIV susceptibility</p>
Hutch NewsJanuary 25, 2018
The microbiome’s murky role in pregnancy loss and complication

The microbiome’s murky role in pregnancy loss and complication

The same vaginal bacteria linked to promotion — and prevention — of various pregnancy complications, studies find
Hutch NewsAugust 21, 2015
Unraveling the mystery of BV

Unraveling the mystery of BV

Scientists in Fredricks' lab detect bacterial species that may cause complications associated with common vaginal infection
Hutch NewsNovember 17, 2005
Study identifies several new bacterial species associated with common infection in women

Study identifies several new bacterial species associated with common infection in women

Research has implications for improving detection and treatment of bacterial vaginosis and other infections with multiple bacterial sources
News ReleasesNovember 03, 2005