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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
1 NEW September 25, 2023
An upgrade in prostate cancer prognosis predictions

An upgrade in prostate cancer prognosis predictions

From the Stanford Group, Public Health Sciences Division
Science SpotlightSeptember 17, 2018
Parsing the deadliness of prostate cancer

Parsing the deadliness of prostate cancer

Fred Hutch researcher zeroes in on biomarkers to better predict aggressive form of the disease
Hutch NewsSeptember 04, 2018
Dr. James Dai receives $2.1M NCI grant for cancer biomarker research

Dr. James Dai receives $2.1M NCI grant for cancer biomarker research

Biostatistician plans to use funds to develop statistical models to further precision cancer prevention and treatment
Hutch NewsAugust 20, 2018
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center study shows statins may reduce risk of prostate cancer death

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center study shows statins may reduce risk of prostate cancer death

Janet Stanford and colleagues find mortality rate among those who use the cholesterol-lowering drugs is 1 percent compared to 5 percent among nonusers
Hutch NewsMay 03, 2013
Free 'Breakthroughs In Prostate Cancer Research' symposium March 16

Free 'Breakthroughs In Prostate Cancer Research' symposium March 16

Institute for Prostate Cancer Research event features Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center scientists discussing advances in genetically tailored treatment for prostate cancer; register by March 9
Hutch NewsMarch 04, 2013
Fred Hutch study associates deep-fried foods with increased prostate cancer risk

Fred Hutch study associates deep-fried foods with increased prostate cancer risk

Dr. Janet Stanford and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center colleagues find regular consumption had strongest effect, linked to more aggressive disease
Hutch NewsFebruary 04, 2013
More than 1.1 million moustaches help fund prostate cancer research

More than 1.1 million moustaches help fund prostate cancer research

Movember awards $380,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Janet Stanford for work toward a clinical tool to guide treatment, improve survival rates
Hutch NewsJanuary 14, 2013
Prostate biomarker discovery could lead to simple test for lethal cancer

Prostate biomarker discovery could lead to simple test for lethal cancer

Janet Stanford leads first population-based study to identify and validate five inherited genetic variants strongly associated with prostate cancer progression and mortality
Hutch NewsAugust 22, 2011
Researchers discover five inherited genetic variants that could help identify the most lethal prostate cancers

Researchers discover five inherited genetic variants that could help identify the most lethal prostate cancers

From Seattle to Sweden: first population-based study to demonstrate that inherited genetic variants play a role in prostate cancer progression and mortality
News ReleasesAugust 16, 2011
Experiencing a real life of science at 16

Experiencing a real life of science at 16

Changes to Center's minor work permit allows high-school students to perform 'real lab duties'
Hutch NewsJanuary 01, 2007
Hutch Plays Key Role in Largest-Ever Prostate-Cancer Prevention Study; Vitamin E, Selenium to be Tested

Hutch Plays Key Role in Largest-Ever Prostate-Cancer Prevention Study; Vitamin E, Selenium to be Tested

Local sites include Northwest Prostate Institute, Puget Sound Cancer Centers, Swedish Cancer Institute, VA Puget Sound Health Care System and Virginia Mason Medical Center
News ReleasesJuly 24, 2001