About Us

50 Years of Innovative Research and Compassionate Patient Care

As a preeminent leader in cancer care as well as disease research, Fred Hutch Cancer Center has long been at the vanguard of the effort to cure cancer and other infectious diseases. For a half century, we are driven by an enduring commitment to our patients and their families, and a passion for scientific discoveries.

Translating discoveries into cures, our pioneering research has saved hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide.

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50 Years of Doing Hard Things

Tucked away in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch blazed an unusual path when it opened its doors 50 years ago — one of eight new comprehensive centers authorized by the 1971 National Cancer Act.

Recent News

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37 years of nourishing care Fred Hutch registered dietitian Paula Charuhas Macris reflects on changes and progress in patient care over the years March 21, 2025
Drs. Keith Jerome and Jesse Bloom elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology Fred Hutch researchers’ study of viruses evolves from basic understanding to practical applications March 20, 2025
Fred Hutch research assistant Jeremy Hollis wins 2025 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award Longstanding award honors exceptional graduate students in the biological sciences March 6, 2025

A Living Memorial

Seattle surgeon Dr. Bill Hutchinson established a living memorial to his brother, Fred, a baseball legend who died of cancer at age 45, by establishing Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in 1975.

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Mission & Values

Our providers and scientists are humanitarians who collaborate to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and other diseases. Our values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Nobel Prize Winners
Researchers from Fred Hutch have been honored with the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.

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Countries Where We Do Research
Our science takes place around the world and has an impact on people everywhere.

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Employees
Collaborating across the globe, our dedicated, talented people are driven by an ambitious vision.

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Acres of Campus
Our beautiful South Lake Union campus features cutting-edge research facilities that promote cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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Careers

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Leadership

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Educational Outreach

Careers

Fred Hutch employs more than 6,100 people in a wide range of occupations. Find out more about our career opportunities

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Pioneering Research

We're tackling cancer from every angle in our research labs and in collaborative projects that span the globe.

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Delivering Treatments

We offer a breadth of leading-edge treatments, some not available elsewhere — plus the opportunity to participate in clinical trials.

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Collaborating for Cures

Meet the team that seeks convergence between science and business, leading to high-impact partnerships with industry, licensing agreements, and spinouts and startups.

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Why Your Gift Matters

Learn how your support for Fred Hutch can help provide cancer patients with the most precious gift of all: time.

Help Us Eliminate Cancer

Every dollar counts. Please support lifesaving research today.