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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
March 26, 2025
Two doses of the HPV vaccine is all you need
Long-term immunity from human papillomavirus infections — and the deadly cancers they can drive — reached with just two jabs
Saying goodbye to a community partner and friend
Bridgette Hempstead, founder of Cierra Sisters and staunch health equity research advocate, remembered as a force for underserved patients
Navigating a brand-new cancer diagnosis
Fred Hutch nurse navigation program expands, reducing waiting time for new appointments and treatment
What’s new in breast cancer research? SABCS24 looks at ctDNA, AI and ‘right-sizing’ treatment
Large research symposium highlights liquid biopsies, new drug combos, shifts in surgical practice and, yes, patient voices
Polygenic risk scores and prostate cancer
New research shows genetic risk scores could help distinguish who can cut back on ‘active surveillance’
10 years in, HICOR’s efforts boost cancer care’s value
Fred Hutch’s Value in Cancer Care Initiative celebrates a decade of data and crucial collaborations between providers, payers and patients
Surviving and thriving with metastatic breast cancer
From financial toxicity to sexual health, experts break down survival strategies for patients and caregivers dealing with ‘mets’
New funding drives six breast cancer studies
Scientists from Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium receive $1.7M in grants from Breast Cancer Research Foundation
International symposium shines a bright light on long-overlooked lobular
Scientists, clinicians and patient advocates partner to improve the imaging, awareness and research gaps of ‘no-lump’ lobular breast cancer
Sen. Patty Murray talks women’s health during visit to Fred Hutch
When it comes to health care, health equity and research, women truly are ‘part of the answer’
When it comes to cancer trials, what’s the (end)point?
New endpoint in multiple myeloma could mean faster drug approvals. Are more endpoint tweaks on the way?
How do you build partnerships for health equity?
Pathways Symposium points to ‘love, trust and science’ to boost clinical trial participation, relationships with community
How cancer centers plan to enhance diversity in research, clinical care and leadership
Fred Hutch’s Drs. Chris Li, Wendy Law conduct national survey of NCI cancer centers to assess equity efforts
Here comes the sun! What’s your skin strategy?
Avoiding sunburn is the first step in preventing deadly skin cancer melanoma
DAISY nursing award, launched at Fred Hutch, turns 25
Cofounders come to Seattle for reunion celebration, Nurses’ Week Town Hall
Breast cancer screening guidelines change — again
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends mammograms every other year for those at average risk, starting at age 40
Colorectal cancer risk and red and processed meat
Large analysis shows high meat consumption bumps risk by as much as 40%, identifies two genetic variants that increase risk even more
$400,000 awarded to ovarian cancer researchers
Drs. Holly Harris and Elizabeth Swisher receive Rivkin Center, Andy Hill CARE Fund grants to pursue prevention methods
AACR 2024: Liquid biopsies, better treatments and baseball
Fred Hutch scientist throws out first pitch, welcomes new AACR president at San Diego cancer conference
Alcohol, cannabis use after cancer: ‘eye-opening’ prevalence
Fred Hutch researchers surprised after digging into patients’ use of substances after diagnosis