2013

Longtime philanthropist Sally Skinner Behnke leaves a legacy of support

Longtime philanthropist Sally Skinner Behnke leaves a legacy of support

Her guidance and generosity helped Fred Hutch become a world-class cancer research center
Hutch NewsDecember 23, 2013
A courtyard of memories and love: Bricks and slates pay tribute to loved ones

A courtyard of memories and love: Bricks and slates pay tribute to loved ones

Leukemia patient Steven Salisbury will be one of those memorialized at the Hutch, which was 'a place to call home' for his family during treatment
Hutch NewsDecember 20, 2013
Prostate cancer survivors come together for camaraderie, collaboration

Prostate cancer survivors come together for camaraderie, collaboration

'Optimism has to be part of the cure:' Gen. Colin Powell keynotes annual survivors celebration breakfast
Hutch NewsDecember 09, 2013
'Rest in peace, Tata': South Africa mourns Nelson Mandela's death

'Rest in peace, Tata': South Africa mourns Nelson Mandela's death

Mandela, the country's first black president, was vocal about the clarity of science that unequivocally connected HIV with AIDS
Hutch NewsDecember 06, 2013
Three cancer research powerhouses form immunotherapy startup

Three cancer research powerhouses form immunotherapy startup

Fred Hutch, Memorial Sloan-Kettering and Seattle Children’s Research Institute join to launch Juno Therapeutics
Hutch NewsDecember 03, 2013
'His life might not have been saved'

'His life might not have been saved'

Needing a bone marrow transplant and having no matching donors, Gregg Gordon came to Fred Hutch
Hutch NewsDecember 02, 2013
As FDA halts 23andMe sales, scientists caution personal genetic screenings are 'entertainment genetics'

As FDA halts 23andMe sales, scientists caution personal genetic screenings are 'entertainment genetics'

Consumers should approach personal genetic tests with healthy skepticism, sense of fun
Hutch NewsNovember 27, 2013
'Greatest burden': Why one doctor battles South Africa's HIV epidemic

'Greatest burden': Why one doctor battles South Africa's HIV epidemic

In quest to find vaccine, attracting and retaining talented researchers is tougher than ever
Hutch NewsNovember 25, 2013
Women opt for tattoos after mastectomy

Women opt for tattoos after mastectomy

Colorful designs help women reclaim their bodies after cancer
Hutch NewsNovember 19, 2013
Movember mustaches open the door for discussions about men's health

Movember mustaches open the door for discussions about men's health

Fred Hutch researcher leads MoDawgs team for third year in a row
Hutch NewsNovember 14, 2013
Traditional healers play key role in fighting AIDS in South Africa

Traditional healers play key role in fighting AIDS in South Africa

Healers act as ‘first level of community health care,’ bridge HVTN sites with surrounding areas
Hutch NewsNovember 12, 2013
Creating a future without HIV

Creating a future without HIV

South African government partners with the Hutch’s HIV Vaccine Trials Network to find an effective HIV vaccine
Hutch NewsNovember 08, 2013
Say what? 8 things you shouldn't - or should - say to a cancer patient

Say what? 8 things you shouldn't - or should - say to a cancer patient

A patient and oncologist offer their tips during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hutch NewsOctober 30, 2013
Cape Town conference ends, 'grand endeavor' begins

Cape Town conference ends, 'grand endeavor' begins

Week-long meeting, lab opening mark start of journey toward successful HIV vaccine, said Dr. Larry Corey
Hutch NewsOctober 25, 2013
'I'm passionate about helping': Up close with an HIV vaccine trial participant

'I'm passionate about helping': Up close with an HIV vaccine trial participant

One South African woman explains why she volunteered for a vaccine being tested by HVTN
Hutch NewsOctober 24, 2013
'This is about survival': Hutch opens Cape Town Lab to move HIV vaccine forward

'This is about survival': Hutch opens Cape Town Lab to move HIV vaccine forward

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the official opening of the Cape Town Immunology Laboratory
Hutch NewsOctober 23, 2013
Getting back to work

Getting back to work

After being shut down for 16 days, the Cancer Information Service is again busy answering calls and emails
Hutch NewsOctober 22, 2013