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 October 14, 2026
HSV and cancer: What patients should know

HSV and cancer: What patients should know

Cancer treatments can weaken immunity and trigger herpes simplex reactivation, but patients can take protective steps
Hutch NewsOctober 13, 2026
A 72-hour checkpoint for CAR T-cell neurotoxicity treatment

A 72-hour checkpoint for CAR T-cell neurotoxicity treatment

From Dr. Emily Liang and the Gauthier Lab, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightOctober 07, 2026
A new clue to resistance in metastatic prostate cancer

A new clue to resistance in metastatic prostate cancer

From Dr. Steven Blinka, Clinical Research Division and the Hsieh Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightOctober 07, 2026
Key driver of aggressive prostate cancer identified, suggesting new way to reverse drug resistance

Key driver of aggressive prostate cancer identified, suggesting new way to reverse drug resistance

A Nature study reveals that a single transfer RNA (tRNA) helps determine whether prostate cancer remains treatment-sensitive or becomes resistant, opening new avenues in precision oncology
News ReleasesOctober 07, 2026
Fred Hutch Cancer Center to lead $15 million national clinical trial initiative for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia

Fred Hutch Cancer Center to lead $15 million national clinical trial initiative for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia

A new five-year funding award led by Fred Hutch physician and stem cell transplant expert Mohamed Sorror, MD, MS, from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will support three national randomized trials
News ReleasesAugust 27, 2026
Dr. Heather Cheng receives the Marty Lazarus Weiden Family Endowed Chair

Dr. Heather Cheng receives the Marty Lazarus Weiden Family Endowed Chair

Funding will support innovative work to detect, prevent and treat hereditary cancers
Hutch NewsAugust 18, 2026
Gut microbes that get along: identifying cohesive modules of engraftment

Gut microbes that get along: identifying cohesive modules of engraftment

From Dr. Armin Rashidi and colleagues, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightJuly 24, 2026
FDA approves new breast cancer drug based on VIKTORIA-1 study results

FDA approves new breast cancer drug based on VIKTORIA-1 study results

New targeted drug brings ‘big change, big benefit,’ per Fred Hutch’s Dr. Sara Hurvitz, who led the study
Hutch NewsJuly 16, 2026
CAR-T cell patients have depleted antibody immunity. Vaccination can restore it for some

CAR-T cell patients have depleted antibody immunity. Vaccination can restore it for some

From the Joshua Hill Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease and Clinical Research Divisions
Science SpotlightJune 24, 2026
How effective is elranatamab for treating multiple myeloma in the real world?

How effective is elranatamab for treating multiple myeloma in the real world?

From Dr. Andrew Portuguese, Clinical Research Division
Science SpotlightJune 24, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 16

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 16

Dr. Marco Mielcarek on making blood and marrow transplants safer and more accessible
Hutch NewsJune 16, 2026
Mail-in immune monitoring brings clinical trials closer to home

Mail-in immune monitoring brings clinical trials closer to home

From the Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium
Science SpotlightJune 03, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 15

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 15

Exploring neuro-oncology leadership and innovation with Dr. Vyshak Venur
Hutch NewsJune 02, 2026