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With multi-year research grants from @thevfoundation.bsky.social, Drs. Michael Haffner and Kevin Cheung of Fred Hutch will pursue high-risk, high-reward projects targeting cancer epigenetics and triple negative breast cancer. Read more: https://bit.ly/45YC5bv
This summer, high school teachers from across WA stepped into research labs at Fred Hutch, working alongside mentors to deepen their scientific expertise. The experience equips educators with new skills, insights and inspiration they can bring back to their classrooms this fall. 🍏 🔬
With support from @rallyfoundation.bsky.social, Dr. Eric Chow is exploring how #AI can uncover hidden insights in heart scans, helping childhood cancer survivors get more personalized cardiac care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fxIznC
For many patients, cancer survivorship includes navigating treatment side effects, quality-of-life concerns and the need for support. #Prostatecancer survivor and advocate Marty Chakoian shares his perspective on our latest #podcast episode Listen: https://bit.ly/4pKly41
In case you need a little pick-me-up to start your week, courtesy of Fred Hutch’s Human Biology Division. 🔬🧫🤗
When Veronica Dalton was young, her mother's leukemia showed her how cancer affects an entire family. Today, as lead patient navigator at Fred Hutch Proton Therapy, she helps patients find support, resources and guidance throughout treatment. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fxq8OB
One year after leaving the hospital following surgery for a rare bone cancer, Mike Cleek crossed the finish line of Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene alongside the Fred Hutch surgeon who helped make it possible. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4vJsS1l
Last Thursday, eight postdoctoral awardees were honored as Méndez Scholars at the annual symposium. This cohort of scientists come from research institutions across the U.S. The awardees' areas of expertise include HIV, gene editing, and more. https://bit.ly/45lIs8t
Congratulations to the eight researchers at Fred Hutch who will receive a total of $975,000 for research projects as part of Fred Hutch’s Evergreen Fund, an internal grant program designed to advance translational discoveries to a commercially viable stage.
Congrats to Drs. Steve Hahn, Ruth Etzioni and Ulrike Peters on their election to @washacadsci.bsky.social! They join 30 other scientists from across Washington state recognized for outstanding scientific achievement and a commitment to bringing trusted science to public policy decisions.
It's finally summer in Seattle, which means it's also internship season here at Fred Hutch. Meet the 2026 Summer High School Internship Program cohort. This program is specifically designed for students between 11th and 12th grade who haven't had extensive research experience.
🚧 I-5 CONSTRUCTION REMINDER 🚧 Northbound I-5 will be fully closed from the I-90 interchange to NE 45th Street, including the Mercer Street ramp, from late evening on Friday, July 10 to early morning on Monday, July 13. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time to appointments.
Over the course of eight weeks, Fred Hutch faculty and staff met with high school students as part of the Hutch Career Access Network (HutchCAN) Student Program to share the details of their work, tour their space or work through a case example. Read: https://bit.ly/3T6X7l7
Summer internship season is well underway at Fred Hutch. Meet the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) cohort. Over the next few weeks, they’ll gain hands-on lab experience, build a network community among Fred Hutch scientists, staff and fellow interns, and more.
Happy 4th of July! Wishing you a happy and safe celebration full of fun and #sunscreen. ☀️
Red meat helped shape human evolution, but according to Fred Hutch researcher Dr. Kalyan Banda, the amount we eat today causes higher colon cancer risk and environmental strain. With early-onset colon cancer on the rise, moderation may be key. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vNhbaS
The Social Work team was proud to represent Fred Hutch at the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) Conference. They presented posters showcasing their excellent work in creating support groups for patient and caregivers and helping staff serve patients and families.
Scenes from the 52nd Annual #SeattlePride Parade! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Grateful for the energy and the community that makes it all so meaningful. 💙
Tune in to @sciantsmedia.com Twitch stream tonight at 6pm PST as they raise money to benefit Fred Hutch and chat computational biology and blood-based biomarkers with Patrick McDeed, PhD from the Ha Lab! https://www.twitch.tv/sciants_streams
This will be @carlomtg.bsky.social’s second year participating in this week’s #1UpforSurvivors stream event! Thank you to Carlo and his community for giving back through gaming in this way! 💖 🎮 🃏 Check Carlo out at: https://www.twitch.tv/carlomtg
@spacepumpkins.bsky.social shares their personal connection to Fred Hutch and why they decided to participate in this week’s #1UPforSurvivors stream event. Thank you for your support! 💖 🎮 🎨 Check them out at: https://www.twitch.tv/space_pumpkins
Dr. @irinakitop.bsky.social, a senior staff scientist in the Basic Sciences Division at Fred Hutch, is the first winner of the Genetics Society of America Mentorship Award who isn’t a principal investigator or faculty member. Read more: https://bit.ly/4epmdnD
At Fred Hutch’s Visitor Center, many guests leave heartfelt tributes to dads who inspire, support and make us laugh. To every dad — in the lab, clinic, treatment or in our hearts — thank you. Happy #FathersDay! 💙
On the first Saturday in June, in honor of National Cancer Survivor’s Day, Fred Hutch hosted the 20th annual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness conference bringing together survivors, caregivers, and experts for a day of connection, learning, and inspiration.
Dr. Veena Shankaran, co-director of the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR), has been awarded the newly established Lert Family Endowed Chair, accelerating research to understand and reduce the financial burden of cancer. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4emr3Rm
On a broader scale, the growing reliance on crowdfunding campaigns to cover the costs of care signals a deeper problem in the medical system: “People are falling through the cracks,” said Fred Hutch's Dr. Veena Shankaran. Read more: https://wb.md/4fZ46X1
Join Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine for the 17th Annual Hematology & Oncology Review Course, October 12-16 in Seattle. 📢 Early bird pricing is available now through June 17 — save $100 on all registration categories. Register: https://bit.ly/4nU0pU7
This afternoon at #ASCO! Hear from Fred Hutch's Senior Vice President and Director of the Clinical Research Division, Dr. Sara Hurvitz. https://bit.ly/49YIxlj
Fred Hutch at #ASCO26: @mshadman.bsky.social shares SEQUOIA data on subsequent therapies & PFS2 in TN CLL/SLL — comparing prior zanubrutinib vs bendamustine-rituximab. 🔗 www.asco.org/abstracts-pr...