Largest-ever genetic study of fibromyalgia points to a neurological origin of the disorder and opens the door to new treatments

Largest-ever genetic study of fibromyalgia points to a neurological origin of the disorder and opens the door to new treatments

Study co-led by Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers brings new insights, new hope to patients with fibromyalgia
News ReleasesJuly 28, 2026

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
College-bound 16-year-old didn’t let germinoma get him down

College-bound 16-year-old didn’t let germinoma get him down

Young patient turned to proton therapy and a clinical trial to treat his brain cancer
Blog PostsJuly 27, 2026
Dr. Sita Kugel receives the Leung Roy Family Endowed Chair

Dr. Sita Kugel receives the Leung Roy Family Endowed Chair

Flexible funds will accelerate urgently needed research into new pancreatic cancer treatments
Hutch NewsJuly 23, 2026
At Ironman, a doctor and patient team up to face a different sort of challenge 

At Ironman, a doctor and patient team up to face a different sort of challenge 

A pelvic implant transforms a chondrosarcoma diagnosis
Hutch NewsJuly 21, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 18

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 18

Dr. Annemarie Shepherd on proton therapy, clinical trials and the future of radiation oncology
Hutch NewsJuly 21, 2026
Sidelining cancer treatment’s side effects through exercise, nutrition, prehab and rehab

Sidelining cancer treatment’s side effects through exercise, nutrition, prehab and rehab

In this episode of Bench to Bedside and Beyond, we talk to a prostate cancer survivor and the medical director of Fred Hutch’s cancer rehab about treatment’s aftermath
Hutch NewsJuly 17, 2026
Dr. Kate Markey named next Innovators Network Endowed Chair

Dr. Kate Markey named next Innovators Network Endowed Chair

Established by a community of next-generation donors, the endowed chair gives an early-career scientist the freedom to pursue bold ideas
Hutch NewsJuly 17, 2026
FDA approves new breast cancer drug based on VIKTORIA-1 study results

FDA approves new breast cancer drug based on VIKTORIA-1 study results

New targeted drug brings ‘big change, big benefit,’ per Fred Hutch’s Dr. Sara Hurvitz, who led the study
Hutch NewsJuly 16, 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
HutchCAN connects high school students to Fred Hutch staff and mission

HutchCAN connects high school students to Fred Hutch staff and mission

Career awareness program showcases faculty and staff impact in a variety of roles
Hutch NewsJuly 06, 2026
Red meat in moderation: better for you, better for the environment

Red meat in moderation: better for you, better for the environment

Don’t forget to add some green veggies to those red-white-and-blue barbecues!
Hutch NewsJune 30, 2026
Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 17

Oncology Insights with Dr. Petros Grivas - Episode 17

Dr. Lara Davis on sarcoma care, clinical trials and team-based treatment
Hutch NewsJune 30, 2026
Meet patient navigator team lead Veronica Dalton

Meet patient navigator team lead Veronica Dalton

Dalton brings compassion and connection to patient care
Blog PostsJune 29, 2026
Rare cancer diagnosis leads Oregon man to leading-edge care at Fred Hutch

Rare cancer diagnosis leads Oregon man to leading-edge care at Fred Hutch

After facial paralysis revealed an uncommon form of skin cancer, Bob Duncan turned to proton therapy and a clinical trial
Blog PostsJune 29, 2026
Here comes the sun! What’s your skin strategy?

Here comes the sun! What’s your skin strategy?

Avoiding sunburn is the first step in preventing deadly skin cancer melanoma
Hutch NewsJune 25, 2026
Beyond the 5-year myth: How survivorship care helps cancer patients live well

Beyond the 5-year myth: How survivorship care helps cancer patients live well

In this episode of From Bench to Bedside and Beyond, we discuss why Survivorship programs exist and how Fred Hutch’s program is changing to better serve patients
Hutch NewsJune 24, 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