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
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 and UW MD/PhD candidate wins ARCS leadership award

Fred Hutch and UW MD/PhD candidate wins ARCS leadership award

Alex Doan honored for pioneering glycobiology research and community leadership
Hutch NewsOctober 02, 2026
Study uncovers genomic architecture and natural history of metastatic bladder cancer

Study uncovers genomic architecture and natural history of metastatic bladder cancer

Published in Nature, a new study using a first-in-kind rapid autopsy program shows details of metastatic bladder cancer subtypes; could improve diagnosis and future treatment
News ReleasesSeptember 16, 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