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Scientists see foam as starting point of a path to bedside gene therapy

Scientists see foam as starting point of a path to bedside gene therapy

Bioengineer Dr. Matthias Stephan developed a quick-foaming solution that he hopes could one day turn gene therapy into an outpatient procedure
Hutch NewsNovember 17, 2025
Fred Hutch Cancer Center announces 2025 Evergreen Fund awardees

Fred Hutch Cancer Center announces 2025 Evergreen Fund awardees

Nine Fred Hutch researchers receive funding totaling $1.175 million for projects with commercial partnership potential
News ReleasesJune 16, 2025
A foamy way to improve cost, efficiency and safety of gene therapy

A foamy way to improve cost, efficiency and safety of gene therapy

From the Stephan Lab, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightJuly 24, 2024
Cost-effective device trains immune cells to kill tumor cells

Cost-effective device trains immune cells to kill tumor cells

From the Matthias Stephan Lab, Translational Science & Therapeutics Division
Science SpotlightJune 19, 2024
Taking a frothy risk to advance gene therapy

Taking a frothy risk to advance gene therapy

Fred Hutch scientists hope foam could be a cost-reducing, access-enhancing vehicle for delivering future gene therapies
Hutch NewsJune 03, 2024
Could a medicated foam make gene therapies more accessible?

Could a medicated foam make gene therapies more accessible?

In Nature Communications, Fred Hutch bioengineer Matthias Stephan, MD, PhD, reports latest effort to use innovative materials to improve immune-based therapies.
News ReleasesMay 29, 2024
Investment in business development pays dividends for research, patients

Investment in business development pays dividends for research, patients

Fred Hutch tech transfer specialists help scientists navigate path to bringing innovations to patients
Hutch NewsSeptember 02, 2021
Fred Hutch research a GeekWire Award finalist for Health Innovation of the Year

Fred Hutch research a GeekWire Award finalist for Health Innovation of the Year

Other finalists include Fred Hutch spinoffs Adaptive Biotechnologies and Blaze Bioscience
Hutch NewsFebruary 19, 2020
Scientists show thin metal mesh loaded with T cells shrinks solid tumors

Scientists show thin metal mesh loaded with T cells shrinks solid tumors

Within weeks, CAR T cells targeting ovarian cancer cleared tumors in 70% of treated mice, shows study in Nature Biomedical Engineering. (Note: Images available for media use.)
News ReleasesDecember 09, 2019
Cancer immunotherapy gets assist from micro-scale engineering

Cancer immunotherapy gets assist from micro-scale engineering

With new molecular 'handles' and stimulating signals, metallic thin films become a stronghold for cancer-killing immune cells
Hutch NewsDecember 09, 2019
Reprograming macrophages with nanoparticles

Reprograming macrophages with nanoparticles

From the Stephan Lab, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightOctober 21, 2019
Nanotech turns pro-tumor immune cells into cancer-killing triple agents

Nanotech turns pro-tumor immune cells into cancer-killing triple agents

Strategy doubles survival in mice with cancer
Hutch NewsSeptember 05, 2019
Dr. Matthias Stephan named Allen Distinguished Investigator

Dr. Matthias Stephan named Allen Distinguished Investigator

The $1.5 million award will help translate cutting-edge nanoparticle immunotherapy approach to the clinic
Hutch NewsOctober 30, 2018
Improving cancer vaccines with T-cell programming nanoparticles

Improving cancer vaccines with T-cell programming nanoparticles

Dr. Matthias Stephan receives grant to develop cancer vaccine–optimizing, TCR-programming nanotechnology
Hutch NewsJuly 31, 2018
Nanoparticles open doors to cancer-fighting CAR T cells

Nanoparticles open doors to cancer-fighting CAR T cells

Tiny liposome-based drug carriers make tumors more vulnerable to targeted immunotherapy
Hutch NewsJuly 02, 2018
Nanoparticles take immunotherapy in new direction

Nanoparticles take immunotherapy in new direction

Hutch scientist to use nanoparticles to reprogram macrophages to tackle brain tumors
Hutch NewsMay 30, 2018
10 highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2017

10 highlights of Fred Hutch science in 2017

A look back at notable discoveries in cancer immunotherapy, HIV prevention and more
Hutch NewsDecember 28, 2017
New nanoparticles make targeted, temporary gene therapy possible

New nanoparticles make targeted, temporary gene therapy possible

‘Hit-and-run’ technology could improve immunotherapy and HIV cure research
Hutch NewsAugust 30, 2017