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
4 NEW September 02, 2026
A tale of resistance: Losing USP22 lets small cell lung cancer rewrite its own SAGA

A tale of resistance: Losing USP22 lets small cell lung cancer rewrite its own SAGA

From the MacPherson Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightAugust 28, 2026
Fred Hutch researchers discover molecular switch that helps prostate cancer quickly change its biology to evade therapy

Fred Hutch researchers discover molecular switch that helps prostate cancer quickly change its biology to evade therapy

Drs. Andrew Hsieh and Rashmi Mishra identify a key step in the protein-making process that turns a treatable form of prostate cancer into a more lethal, drug-resistant subtype — and a way to switch it back
Hutch NewsAugust 26, 2026
Dr. Andrew Hsieh named Larry and Virginia Gordon Endowed Chair in Prostate and Bladder Cancer Research

Dr. Andrew Hsieh named Larry and Virginia Gordon Endowed Chair in Prostate and Bladder Cancer Research

A new endowed chair created by Larry and Virginia Gordon helps accelerate discoveries for bladder and prostate cancer
Hutch NewsAugust 24, 2026
Small cell lung cancer research gets a boost

Small cell lung cancer research gets a boost

Drs. David MacPherson and Gavin Ha receive $1.5M from Andy Hill CARE Fund to create much-needed liquid biopsy for SCLC
Hutch NewsAugust 13, 2026
Let cancer eat cake

Let cancer eat cake

Fred Hutch study finds that feeding NRF2-mutated tumors too much of a nutrient they crave makes them vulnerable to slower growth and cell death
Hutch NewsAugust 13, 2026
Reprogramming pancreatic cancer to become more treatment responsive

Reprogramming pancreatic cancer to become more treatment responsive

From the Kugel Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightJuly 31, 2026
Targeting oncogenic TRK fusion proteins for disposal

Targeting oncogenic TRK fusion proteins for disposal

From the Nabet Lab and Holland Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightJuly 31, 2026
Fred Hutch Cancer Center announces 2026 Evergreen Fund awardees

Fred Hutch Cancer Center announces 2026 Evergreen Fund awardees

Eight Fred Hutch researchers receive nearly $1 million to advance projects with industry partnership potential
News ReleasesJuly 14, 2026
Two Fred Hutch postdocs receive prestigious Damon Runyon awards

Two Fred Hutch postdocs receive prestigious Damon Runyon awards

The early-career scientists will study the biology of acute myeloid leukemia and how certain treatments can make immunocompromised cancer patients more vulnerable to lung infections
Hutch NewsJuly 07, 2026
Beyond neutralization: the secret life of ADCC antibodies

Beyond neutralization: the secret life of ADCC antibodies

From the Overbaugh Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightJune 25, 2026
Fred Hutch names 8 recipients of the Dr. Eddie Méndez Award

Fred Hutch names 8 recipients of the Dr. Eddie Méndez Award

Annual award celebrates early-career scientists’ research in cancer, infectious disease and basic sciences
News ReleasesJune 23, 2026
Fred Hutch researchers receive Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Awards

Fred Hutch researchers receive Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Awards

Three-year projects explore epigenetics to make new therapies or make existing therapies work better
Hutch NewsMay 13, 2026
Las condiciones precancerosas hacen que el estómago sea susceptible a infecciones bacterianas

Las condiciones precancerosas hacen que el estómago sea susceptible a infecciones bacterianas

Del Laboratorio Salama, Departamento de Biología Humana
Science SpotlightApril 27, 2026
Evolution of a stomach bug: Helicobacter pylori sticks around to survive

Evolution of a stomach bug: Helicobacter pylori sticks around to survive

From the Salama Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightApril 27, 2026
Boosting CAR-T cell endurance to take on solid tumors

Boosting CAR-T cell endurance to take on solid tumors

From the Srivastava Lab, Human Biology Division
Science SpotlightApril 27, 2026
Fred Hutch study dramatically expands therapeutic range of approved kinase drugs

Fred Hutch study dramatically expands therapeutic range of approved kinase drugs

Large-scale analysis reveals new uses for existing therapies across cancer types and non-cancer diseases
Hutch NewsApril 24, 2026