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
12 NEW July 27, 2026
Nextstrain virus-tracking platform moves into new phase

Nextstrain virus-tracking platform moves into new phase

Dr. JT McCrone will oversee Gates Foundation-funded efforts to further empower users
Hutch NewsJuly 27, 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
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
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
PrEP-ping T cells for HIV exposure

PrEP-ping T cells for HIV exposure

From the Lund Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightMay 27, 2026
Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem receives ASGCT mentorship award

Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem receives ASGCT mentorship award

Fred Hutch gene therapy expert views mentorship as a lifelong commitment
Hutch NewsApril 28, 2026
Answering WHO’s call with a new way to track how well we’re fighting the flu

Answering WHO’s call with a new way to track how well we’re fighting the flu

Fred Hutch researchers’ immunity data informs global vaccine updates
Hutch NewsApril 13, 2026
Fred Hutch researchers receive prestigious R01 awards

Fred Hutch researchers receive prestigious R01 awards

NIH-funded awards will support multi-year investigations into HIV reservoirs, biomarkers of vaccine efficacy and how PrEP influences antibody pharmacokinetics
Hutch NewsApril 03, 2026
How Fred Hutch scientists tackle world’s top infectious killer, TB

How Fred Hutch scientists tackle world’s top infectious killer, TB

Expertise in immunology and biostatistics underpin foundational work in tuberculosis vaccines, biomarkers and pathology that could usher in a new era
Hutch NewsMarch 24, 2026
Taming viral threats after lifesaving transplants

Taming viral threats after lifesaving transplants

From the Boeckh Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightFebruary 26, 2026
Exposing viral vulnerabilities for targeted cancer vaccines

Exposing viral vulnerabilities for targeted cancer vaccines

From the Boonyaratanakornkit, Phipps, Pancera, and McGuire Labs, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightFebruary 26, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Halloran, expert in vaccine trial design and quantitative methods for infectious diseases, transitions to emerita

Dr. Elizabeth Halloran, expert in vaccine trial design and quantitative methods for infectious diseases, transitions to emerita

Infectious disease modeling pioneer helped outline modern precepts for design and analysis of vaccine trials, causal inference with interference; shaped a generation of infectious disease scientists
Hutch NewsJanuary 30, 2026
The benefits of HIV research? Let us count the ways

The benefits of HIV research? Let us count the ways

HIV work has helped shape the FDA, provided drugs for other infections, changed health systems globally and more, say Fred Hutch experts
Hutch NewsNovember 28, 2025
CD16+ monocytes are the first responders to HIV reactivation

CD16+ monocytes are the first responders to HIV reactivation

From the Cohn Lab, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division
Science SpotlightNovember 19, 2025