Filippo Milano named inaugural Endowed Chair in Cord Blood Research at Fred Hutch
Dr. Filippo Milano commented on the newly announced endowment for cord blood research at Fred Hutch: “This money will allow me to do what I think is very critical — enhancing our personalized medicine.”
Fewer doses of cancer-preventing HPV vaccine may be as effective as recommended amount
Dr. Denise Galloway explained the longevity of immune response from her HPV vaccine dose studies: “And so certainly for the 3 to 10 year range, we can say that these memory cells persist, which is a good thing.”
How to find a clinical trial
Kristi Stiffler, vice president of clinical research, shared practical advice for those looking into clinical trials: “Start with a conversation with your provider, your doctor can help you understand the types of trials for which you’d be eligible.”
Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults
Dr. Neel Dey provided context around gut microbiome research. He said: “When you try to take out, or introduce a species, it can have effects that you didn't anticipate, so this all needs to be done very thoughtfully.”
Amid federal funding uncertainty, cancer center leaders forge ahead
Dr. Tom Lynch discussed the state of cancer research saying, “We are in a period of remarkable progress in cancer research and care, with the pace of new technologies and treatments accelerating rapidly.”