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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
April 16, 2025

50 years of doing hard things
Founded in 1975 to honor a brother, Fred Hutch Cancer Center pursued bold science, pioneered a cure for blood diseases that changed medicine and became a world-class biomedical research and clinical care institution

Fred Hutch leads large-scale review of COVID-19 clinical trials that highlights multiple disparities
Meta-analysis of 122 COVID-19 clinical trials cites need for strategies to address trial participation gaps

On World AIDS Day, a broad view of continuing work
Teams of Fred Hutch scientists test vaccines, treatments, new strategies

Science Says: Renew, refocus, reduce risk
Lowering risk of cancer through the science of prevention

Hopes and predictions for 2022
Hutch researchers look ahead to an increase in cancer screening, improved vaccines and greater trust in science

Science Says: Fearless science
Immunotherapy, equity in colorectal cancer and the latest on the COVID-19 virus's omicron variant

New study finds many cancer patients have no antibodies to measles or mumps
Hospital study shows younger adults, stem cell transplant recipients more likely to have less protection

Cancer-busting broccoli sprout pills? It’s a thing.
Translational scientist’s ‘green chemoprevention’ research extends from eastern China to Seattle and now, into space

Science Says: Curing cancer for all
Reducing health disparities, increasing diversity in cancer treatment and research

College students muster for big COVID-19 vaccine study
12,000 participants sought in study to prove if vaccine can block asymptomatic transmission

Shed the pandemic pounds ... and the stupor
As vaccines roll out and the crisis ebbs, get more sleep, eat mostly plants, keep moving and stay connected

Building trust in safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines
Convincing millions to get vaccinated will take more than data, facts and figures

Democratizing DNA-based health risk scores
Hutch-led consortium receives $9.8M grant to improve genetic risk prediction for cardiovascular disease in racially and ethnically diverse populations

New Fred Hutch-led trial shows no benefits of dairy foods for blood sugar regulation
Findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition are in contrast to many observational studies suggesting dairy intake may reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes

'We still have so much work to do'
Hutch health disparities researcher speaks out on new national report decrying lack of equity in cancer care

Eating ‘the rainbow’ and other food tips for uncertain times
COVID-19 and cancer call for comfort food, but experts say baking with ‘whole-food ingredients’ and eating mostly plants will better support your immune system

Antibodies a hot topic in COVID-19 research
Hutch scientists tap their antibody expertise for new tests, treatments, vaccines

Antibody blocks Epstein-Barr virus in preclinical trial
Hutch-discovered protein blocks virus linked to cancers, mono, autoimmune diseases

Seattle area COVID-19 tests show infections declining
Trends in coronavirus test results suggest social distancing is working