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Experts urge clinical trials network to study infectious disease therapies in immunocompromised patients

Experts urge clinical trials network to study infectious disease therapies in immunocompromised patients

More than 6% of Americans are immunocompromised, yet most clinical trials exclude them
News ReleasesSeptember 23, 2025
New horizons in infectious disease treatment and prevention in immunocompromised patients

New horizons in infectious disease treatment and prevention in immunocompromised patients

The 5th Symposium on Infectious Disease in the Immunocompromised Host emphasized new opportunities, next generation
Hutch NewsJune 23, 2025
With respiratory infections rampant, experts urge masking and vaccination

With respiratory infections rampant, experts urge masking and vaccination

Limited disease data makes it hard to accurately assess flu trends
Hutch NewsMarch 13, 2025
Infectious disease experts propose trials network dedicated to immunocompromised patients

Infectious disease experts propose trials network dedicated to immunocompromised patients

ImmunOptimize workshop convened stakeholders across disciplines to brainstorm infectious disease clinical trials network designed to serve people with weakened immune systems
Hutch NewsOctober 21, 2024
The exclusion of immunocompromised patients in clinical trials and how we can do better

The exclusion of immunocompromised patients in clinical trials and how we can do better

From Drs. Michael Boeckh, Joshua Hill, Steven Pergam and Larry Corey, Hematologic Malignancies and Cancer Immunology Programs of the Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightAugust 21, 2024
How to survive the holidays with cancer

How to survive the holidays with cancer

Scientists, providers and patients offer tips on getting through the season after a diagnosis
Hutch NewsDecember 08, 2023
Bridging the pain communication gap

Bridging the pain communication gap

Cancer patient and providers share experiences, tips on communicating pain to inform symptoms and treatments
Hutch NewsJuly 13, 2023
Infectious disease scientists look beyond the pandemic

Infectious disease scientists look beyond the pandemic

A symposium about protecting people with weakened immune systems from microbial threats
Hutch NewsMay 09, 2023
Going long: Viruses linger with lasting impact

Going long: Viruses linger with lasting impact

Herpes, HIV, Epstein-Barr and other viruses hang around, causing potential long-term health woes. Should ‘long COVID’ surprise us?
Hutch NewsApril 10, 2023
New study finds many cancer patients have no antibodies to measles or mumps

New study finds many cancer patients have no antibodies to measles or mumps

Hospital study shows younger adults, stem cell transplant recipients more likely to have less protection
Hutch NewsJuly 28, 2021
Community engagement in HIV trials guides equity for COVID-19 vaccine studies

Community engagement in HIV trials guides equity for COVID-19 vaccine studies

New study highlights longstanding barriers to diversity in prior decade of vaccine trials, despite federal guidelines
Hutch NewsFebruary 19, 2021
Learning to trust science with your life

Learning to trust science with your life

Diseases like cancer and COVID-19 can be scary; leaning into the science helps you feel more empowered
Hutch NewsFebruary 19, 2021
New study highlights lack of diversity and inclusion in vaccine clinical trials

New study highlights lack of diversity and inclusion in vaccine clinical trials

Analysis shows certain racial/ethnic groups and older people aren’t being adequately represented and trial reporting guidelines aren’t being followed
News ReleasesFebruary 19, 2021
Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 mutations, shedding pandemic pounds – and nematode nerve cells

Tip Sheet: COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 mutations, shedding pandemic pounds – and nematode nerve cells

Summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news
News ReleasesFebruary 04, 2021
Building trust in safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines

Building trust in safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines

Convincing millions to get vaccinated will take more than data, facts and figures
Hutch NewsJanuary 21, 2021
Cancer patients and the COVID-19 vaccines

Cancer patients and the COVID-19 vaccines

Clinicians, cancer patients and coronavirus researchers weigh in on vaccination safety, timing, allergy concerns and more
Hutch NewsJanuary 14, 2021
Celebrate safely: Scientists offer advice, urge vigilance during holidays

Celebrate safely: Scientists offer advice, urge vigilance during holidays

'Now is the time for delayed gratification' — so skip big gatherings and travel to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Hutch NewsNovember 20, 2020