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Every month, Fred Hutch postdoc writer/editors summarize two papers from each of our scientific divisions to stimulate collaborations across campus
January 20, 2020
Evaluation of mobile health app for smokers with depression
From the Heffner Group, Division of Public Health Sciences
Diet and exercise interventions for eating behaviors and weight loss
From the McTiernan Group, Division of Public Health Sciences
Largest single-year drop in cancer death rates continues encouraging trend
Stat reflects decrease in deaths from top 4 cancers; masks lack of progress in others
Science on the horizon
Fred Hutch experts make predictions for science trends, advances in 2020
A 'historic victory,' say experts, as US raises age to buy tobacco, vaping products to 21 nationwide
Here's the scientific evidence for why this change will save lives — and what steps might be next
Fred Hutch science and research highlights 2019
Articles showcasing some of the most significant advances in immunotherapy, cell biology and more
What's new in breast cancer research: #SABCS19 edition
Fred Hutch researchers share long-term follow-up data on WHI hormone study, anti-hormone side-effect strategies and more at San Antonio meeting
Black men with early-stage prostate cancer can do active surveillance
New study using Canary PASS data shows African American men with low-risk disease can delay radical treatment just like white men
Fred Hutch receives 5 years of NCI funding to grow and maintain key prostate cancer cohort
$6.7M grant will boost size, participant diversity of Canary Prostate Active Surveillance Study
RNA components of the spliceosome are regulatory.
From the Bradley lab, Public Health Sciences Division
Public health throws shade on tanning, and it works
New study shows sharp drop in melanoma rates in people under 30, but skin cancer rates still going up in those over 40
Dr. Denise Galloway, expert in cancer-causing viruses, named 'Woman of Influence'
Puget Sound Business Journal recognizes researcher's impact, scientific leadership
Tip Sheet: A clever way to make an AIDS vaccine; how a common cancer mutation actually drives cancer; and a new process that regulates red blood cell development
SEATTLE – Nov. 6, 2019 – Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings with links for additional background and media contacts.
Targeting metastatic breast cancer with CAR T-cell immunotherapy
$4M 'Breakthrough' award funds collaborative research aimed at destroying dormant disseminated tumor cells
Keto, fat and cancer: It's complicated
New research points to low fat for a longer life, but some patients are bumping up fat to keep cancer away. Is that smart?
Fred Hutch takes over cooking website for cancer patients
Cook for Your Life offers healthy recipes, how-to videos and new opportunities for research
Dr. M. Elizabeth ‘Betz’ Halloran elected to National Academy of Medicine
Statistician honored for helping the world anticipate, manage and prevent infectious disease outbreaks
New trial aims to curb HPV-related cancers in HIV+ women and children
International ‘dream team’ to use new technologies and prevention approaches to help those at highest risk
New research uncovers how common genetic mutation drives cancer
Findings in Nature show that targeted therapy for mutated gene can slow or prevent tumor growth in many kinds of cancer
How a common cancer mutation actually drives cancer — and how to correct it
High-tech approach solves ‘real mystery’ in many cancers