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Fred Hutch evolutionary biologist Dr. @HarmitMalik has been awarded @GeneticsGSA's Edward Novitski Prize for extraordinary creativity and intellectual ingenuity in genetics research. bit.ly/3GSxUQx 1/2
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Drs. @HarmitMalik and Steve Henikoff of @HutchBasicSci have been elected to the @americanacad. They are recognized for their innovative contributions to our understanding of fundamental biological processes. bit.ly/3Lsb5pb
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Congrats to Dr. Trevor Bedford @trvrb of Fred Hutch on being named to @FortuneMagazine's #40Under40 list for healthcare! fortune.com/40-under-40/
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Fred Hutch announced today that distinguished #biostatistician and #datascience education leader Dr. Jeffery Leek (@jtleek) will be joining the center in 2022 as vice president and chief data officer. 1/2 bit.ly/3HPNWuu
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Congratulations to @Mariners legend Edgar Martinez on being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! What a well-deserved (and long overdue) honor for a player who has personified #exce11ence on and off the field! #EdgarHOF
Cooperstown is calling, and it’s for Edgar!
One of the best right-handed hitters the game has ever seen will take his rightful place in the @baseballhall this summer. Congrats, ‘Gar! #EdgarHOF
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Our deepest condolences to Dr. Schwartz's family, friends and colleagues.
To clarify, this was not Dr. Stephen Schwartz (@StephnMSchwartz) of UW Epidemiology and Fred Hutch Public Health Sciences, who is alive and well.
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The #COVID19 pandemic has sparked an unprecedented wave of research, data sharing and open science.
Amid the thousands of research publications on COVID-19, here are the ones we’re reading
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Remembering our friend & mighty patient advocate Beth Caldwell, who gave voice to #stage4 that won't be silenced. fredhutch.org/en/news/center…
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Your 2017 #HutchAward winner is... @JakeDiekman of the @Rangers! Jake's battled ulcerative colitis since childhood and is an inspiration and advocate for @CrohnsColitisFn. Join us and keynote guest, HOF Randy Johnson, for the Hutch Award luncheon Jan 24. fredhutch.org/en/events/hutc…
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Members of the Fred Hutch staff and faculty raise a new #BlackLivesMatter flag and banner on the Hutch campus in South Lake Union. Learn more about the actions were taking to end racial injustice and promote change at our organization and in our community: bit.ly/3eex42b
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Congrats to Dr. Keith Jerome on being named a #hometownhero at the opening night for the @Mariners! He was recognized for his work with @UWVirology. #SeaUsRise
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The Bezos family has committed $710.5 million to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center to accelerate breakthrough discoveries in cancer and infectious disease research. bit.ly/3yzBzk0
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Fred Hutch cancer cell biologist @CterminiPhD won a $600K grant from @TheVFoundation to study how protein modifications impact acute myeloid leukemia (#AML) treatment — work that could unlock new insights into #bloodcancer therapies. bit.ly/3OPafpF
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“This is the Apollo program of our times." Fred Hutch's @trvrb outlines 3 strategies to stop the #coronavirus pandemic. #COVID19 Via @geekwire: bit.ly/3a5tCVF
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He did it! Congratulations to Luke Timmerman (@ldtimmerman) on reaching the top of the world, summiting Mt. #Everest for Fred Hutch cancer research! Luke's historic @climbtofight inspires us to reach our summit: an end to cancer. Join us on that climb bit.ly/2rYZYxi
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Not only is #metastaticcancer deadly, it is also one of, if not the most, challenging areas of cancer biology. Fred Hutch hopes to change that with the launch of the Center for Metastasis Research Excellence, or MET-X, led by @GhajarLab. bit.ly/3JF2ocV
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Flying out of @flySEA? Keep an eye out for our freshly-branded posters (with some familiar faces)! ✈️
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Hutch scientist @HarmitMalik discovered a new type of viral anti-CRISPR — which combats bacteria’s CRISPR immune system — in the human microbiome, published in @eLife
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This Wed. we recognize @Rangers pitcher @JakeDiekman as the 53rd recipient of the #HutchAward, given to an @MLB player who best exemplifies our namesake, Fred Hutchinson. In his fight against ulcerative colitis, Jake displays great courage & determination! fredhutch.org/en/events/hutc…
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Congrats to Dee Gordon @FlashGJr of the @Mariners, recipient of the 55th #HutchAward supporting lifesaving research at Fred Hutch! The speedy second baseman is lauded for his devotion to kids dealing with domestic violence. Read more: bit.ly/2VVQ4uB
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Meet Dr. Trevor Bedford @trvrb, who has been democratizing #COVID19 data on Twitter and tracking the spread #SARSCoV2 since January. bit.ly/2BO40Rk
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Congrats to physician-scientist Dr. Andrew Hsieh @HsiehLab on being elected to the 2022 class of @the_asci! In addition to patient care, Hsieh is recognized for leading cutting-edge studies examining how changes in #proteinsynthesis can drive #cancer. bit.ly/34p3rM6
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We're teaming up with @Mariners All-Star Mitch Haniger to crush cancer. Join our team for a chance to save lives and meet @M_Hanny17. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/2uwb8ut #CuresStartHere #TrueToTheBlue
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“There’s not a lot of things I’m confident about in SARS-CoV-2 evolution, but I think I’m extremely confident we’ll keep seeing new variants that are progressively eroding antibody neutralization," said Fred Hutch virologist Jesse Bloom (@jbloom_lab). bit.ly/3Q9qhJE
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On #WomenInScience Day, we recognize the female leaders of Fred Hutch who are spearheading explorations into basic science, public health research, vaccines and infectious diseases, clinical research and beyond to push the limits of scientific discovery. #CuresStartHere
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“Social distancing proven to be one of most effective ways to slow/lessen impact of an epidemic like this. Social distancing flattens the curve." - @gary_lyman, Fred Hutch #PublicHealth researcher bit.ly/3aOe4Wa
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"It's been a trying and tragic 20 months for the world, but the scientific response to the pandemic has been unparalleled. I'm proud to have been able to play a role.” Congrats to Dr. @trvrb of Fred Hutch on being named a 2021 #MacFellow! bit.ly/3zIKyxa
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"... His invention saved more suffering, anxiety & pain than almost anyone I can image.” We remember Dr. Robert Hickman, a founding member of the Hutch transplant team whose device transformed blood draws & delivery of nutrition & chemotherapy to patients. bit.ly/2IsyPM7
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Chris Laneuville is a #cancersurvivor who just celebrated 21 years post-transplant. Tonight, he threw out the first pitch at the @Mariners #LifeBeyondCancer night to honor cancer survivors and all of those who are affected by #cancer. #fredhutch #SeaUsRise
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Congratulations to @PGrivasMDPhD on receiving the 2025 Young Investigator Award from @eaonc! He's recognized for a distinguished record of innovative research, outstanding clinical practice, and unwavering dedication to advancing the field of genitourinary oncology.
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Hi Jimmy,
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Schwartz's family, friends and colleagues.
To clarify, this was not Dr. Stephen Schwartz (@StephnMSchwartz) of UW Epidemiology and Fred Hutch Public Health Sciences, who is alive and well. This is the incorrect faculty profile.
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A team led by Drs. Keith Jerome and Martine Aubert published a paper in @NatureComms showing that they had destroyed up to 95% of herpes virus lurking in certain nerve clusters of mice. Jerome estimates that human trials will be at least three years away. bit.ly/3h9GYn4
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We're pleased to announce the hiring of @lawfong as the scientific director of our Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center (IIRC). Starting in July 2024, Fong will lead efforts to scale up Fred Hutch's solid tumor #immunotherapy research. bit.ly/3rRgzFm
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Computational biologist Dr. Robert Bradley @bradleybio has been named scientific director of Fred Hutch’s Translational Data Science Integrated Research Center, will lead efforts to integrate #datascience in bench-to-bedside cancer research. @FH_IRC bit.ly/3Ia5enc
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas J. Lynch Jr. will become our new president and director. Lynch is a well-known cancer leader with expertise in solid tumor research, precision medicine and immuno-oncology. He starts here in February. bit.ly/2FrygiO
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A landmark study published in @Nature by @aaronmring et al. has revealed that autoantibodies — immune proteins traditionally associated with autoimmune disease — may profoundly influence how cancer patients respond to immunotherapy. bit.ly/4o4HANS
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ICYMI: Stephen Piscotty of the @Athletics is our 54th #HutchAward recipient in recognition of his resilience & work to combat #ALS, which claimed his mother. “...It’s a little bittersweet," he says of the honor. Here's to your courage & resolve, Stephen. bayareane.ws/2waKM1x
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Fred Hutch cancer cell biologist @CterminiPhD won a $600K grant from @TheVFoundation to study how protein modifications impact acute myeloid leukemia (#AML) treatment — work that could unlock new insights into #bloodcancer therapies. bit.ly/3OPafpF
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Thank you to @FLOTUS for visiting Fred Hutch's South Lake Union campus to highlight the importance of supporting #cancersurvivors through specialized care and research, including survivors of #childhoodcancers and #breastcancer as part of the #CancerMoonshot.
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Fred Hutch has been named the coordinating center for vaccine clinical trials of the #COVID19 Prevention Network (COVPN), funded by @NIAIDNews. A team led by Dr. Larry Corey will lead operations of at least 5 large-scale efficacy trials w/ 100+ trial sites.bit.ly/2ZOdKD4
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“There is no time to waste.” In his most recent article, @BillGates stresses need for systemic changes to address #COVID19 “while also improving the way we respond to outbreaks in general.” bit.ly/2T8YQFc
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Tune in to @WatchGirlsPlay at 1pm PST this Saturday as they raise funds for brain cancer research at Fred Hutch on Twitch. Thank you for honoring loved ones lost to this disease ❤ #1UpforSurvivors
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Stand and be counted. Recognizing those who have been affected by #cancer during the @mariners game at @TMobilePark. #Hutch100
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Fred Hutch has announced the recipients of the 2023 Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award, which recognizes early-career underrepresented minority scientists and scientists with disabilities. Read more: bit.ly/3s4F6GW
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What an amazing picture of @ldtimmerman's group setting off for the summit of #Everest. #GoLukeGo! @climbtofight alpineascents.com/climbs/mou…
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Fred Hutch is instituting a mandatory remote work policy for all Seattle-based employees except for essential, on-campus staff in response to #COVID19 in our state. 1/3 fredhutch.org/en/news/releas…
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A month's worth of chemotherapy cost $12K on the U.S. side of the border vs $6K just across the line in Canada, a new Fred Hutch study finds. The kicker? Average survival was roughly similar on either side of the border. #ASCO18 bit.ly/2J2bCSu
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"Our ultimate goal is to uncover clues to better ways to stop viral diseases as varied as HIV/AIDS, influenza A and #COVID19." Learn more about Fred Hutch evolutionary virologist Dr. Daniel Blanco-Melo (@DBM003) and his work in our new spotlight article: bit.ly/3H5FEP6
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Congrats, @HarmitMalik, on being elected a @aaas Fellow!
Huge congratulations to @HarmitMalik for being elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science! @AAAS fredhutch.org/en/news/center…
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.@Mariners slugger Mitch Haniger (@M_Hanny17) records a message about the #HutchHeroes, cancer survivors who embody the spirit of our namesake and are being recognized at Thursday home games throughout the season. #CuresStartHere ➡️ fredhutch.org/give
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Q&A with a #COVID19 detective: Catching up with @trvrb to hear more about his work and find out answers to the questions he is getting asked most often. bit.ly/2TOvV9N
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Congratulations to our Dr. Jesse Bloom, selected as one of 19 new #HHMIInvestigators! The @HHMInews Investigator Program recognizes extraordinary scientists pushing the bounds of knowledge in biomedical research. bit.ly/2rREv8n
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Congrats to the Fred Hutch team led by Drs. Martine Aubert and Keith Jerome on winning @statnews' #STATMadness competition! The team developed a gene-editing technique with the potential to effectively treat and even cure herpes. Read more: bit.ly/3fVzJ4L
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Dr. Taran Gujral was just awarded a 5-year, $2.5 million grant from the @US_FDA to develop novel approaches to treat #rarecancers. He's using the grant to launch TRACER, Fred Hutch's new Transformative Rare Cancer Initiative. bit.ly/3SrAp36
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Announcing our finalists for the 55th #HutchAward, honoring an @MLB player who embodies the spirit of our namesake, Fred "Hutch" Hutchinson!
⚾ @Cookie_Carrasco, @Indians
⚾ @FlashGJr, @Mariners
⚾ @emarsh31, @whitesox
⚾ @MRojasOfficial, @Marlins
⚾@JSThree8, @astros
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As we recognize @JakeDiekman as the 53rd winner of the #HutchAward, we celebrate his determination and courage - traits shared by the great Fred Hutchinson for whom this award is named, and our researchers working so hard to develop cures for cancer and other diseases.
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Two years after scientists showed that an experimental gene therapy for #HSV can knock out most latent infection in preclinical models, new tests reveal that it also suppresses the amount of transmissible virus shed by the treated models. bit.ly/3BQcl1E
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Congrats to Dr. @CeciliaMoens, a developmental biologist in @HutchBasicSci, on her election to the @SocDevBio! She is recognized for combining scientific merit with excellence in professional activities including research, teaching and training. bit.ly/46hFktz
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Congrats to Fred Hutch computuational biologists Drs. @trvrb and @ematsen on being named @HHMINEWS Investigators, one of the most coveted honors in biomedical research. They are among 33 HHMI Investigators whose appointments were announced today. bit.ly/3hYCtye
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Joe Hutchinson, son of baseball legend Fred Hutchinson, is joined by our Dr. Gary Gilliland as he throws the opening pitch at @TMobilePark for the @mariners game honoring our namesake, Fred Hutchinson. #hutch100
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Fred Hutch cancer cell biologist @CterminiPhD won a $600K grant from @TheVFoundation to study how protein modifications impact acute myeloid leukemia (#AML) treatment — work that could unlock new insights into #bloodcancer therapies. bit.ly/3OPafpF
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What happens when scientists take on a pumpkin carving challenge? @HutchBasicSci unleashes their creative genius! Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃👻 🔬
#PumpkinCarvingContest #HappyHalloween #Halloween #ScienceArt #Jackolanterns #Jackolantern
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Congrats to @TeresaKimMD of Fred Hutch, @SeattleCCA and @UWMedicine on being elected to @theNCI's 2022 Early-Stage Surgeon Scientist Program! The ESSP will support Kim in a program focused on cancer-related disease and basic/translational research. bit.ly/35D83yG
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Remembering the Mother of Bone Marrow Transplantation – Dottie Thomas, research partner, editor & wife to Nobel Laureate Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, dedicated her life to making #BoneMarrowTransplants a reality for patients around the world. #WomensHistoryMonth bit.ly/2Fiaqpk
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Congrats to Fred Hutch evolutionary virologist Dr. @DBM003 on being named to @ScienceNews' SN 10, a list of young scientists tackling some of the biggest and most inspiring questions! bit.ly/3QTwaxN
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“I like to be pedantically naïve about what we actually know. … I constantly say, ‘Do we actually know that?’” Cancer metabolism researcher Dr. @LucasBSullivan finds new territory to explore in a well-established field. bit.ly/30R4bYE
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Listen now! Dr. Trevor Bedford (@trvrb) helps us understand #omicron in the new episode of @inthebubblepod with @ASlavitt bit.ly/3EXf89N
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Fred Hutch #bioengineer @aaronmring, MD, PhD, was recently named the new Anderson Family Endowed Chair for #Immunotherapy, which will support his innovative methods to use the immune system to discover new cancer therapeutic targets bit.ly/456TmNq
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We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Allen. He was a visionary whose contributions to computing, bioscience, aviation, the arts and other fields turned countless dreams into reality. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all whose lives he touched.
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Tired of wondering why conference speaker panels are not more diverse, Fred Hutch Faculty member and #latina @CterminiPhD , decided to do something about it. She created the Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx #Scientists .
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Congratulations to Fred Hutch's Dr. Phil Greenberg on his election to @theNASciences! Greenberg is an internationally-recognized expert in cancer #immunotherapy, a form of therapy that aims to harness the power of immune cells to eliminate #cancer. bit.ly/3AQpjwj
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Props to @Mariners Kyle Seager, @Marlins' Dustin McGowan, nominated for 52nd Hutch Award for good works away from game! #CuresStartHere @MLB
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Congrats to Fred Hutch computuational biologists Drs. @trvrb and @ematsen on being named @HHMINEWS Investigators, one of the most coveted honors in biomedical research. Each will receive about $9 million over a seven-year term. bit.ly/3hYCtye
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Congrats to #HutchHero Jim Godfrey on being 20 years cancer-free and on your recognition at tonight's @mariners game! Thanks for all you do to pay it forward for others by supporting Fred Hutch research! #curestarthere ➡️ fredhutch.org/give
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Thanks to a green light from the @US_FDA, @UWVirology has begun testing hundreds of patient samples each day to detect the coronavirus, helping to break a logjam in diagnostic testing amid a serious #COVID19 outbreak in the Seattle region. bit.ly/2PQWxVr
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Drs. Lillian Cohn and @DBM003, both accomplished, early-career faculty members at Fred Hutch, were named recipients of highly coveted awards to support their research. Both awards provide $300k in funding for their research. bit.ly/42EduVz
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We're happy to announce our 2020 Weintraub Award Winners! These students were chosen for their outstanding achievement in graduate studies in the biological sciences, and reflect Dr. Harold Weintraub's legacy.
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Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. PST for a special edition of Science Says. @TrevorNoah, comedian and host of @TheDailyShow, will chat with Hutch researchers who are boldly working to end cancer and COVID-19. RSVP: bit.ly/3nUloHU #HutchScienceSays
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“I have worked with an incredible team and the science recognized by this award reflects our collective work and the collegiality and common purpose of the team.”
Congrats to Dr. Julie Overbaugh for being elected to @theNASciences! bit.ly/3vox9IR
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Congratulations to Fred Hutch hematologists @RolandBWalter, MD, PhD, and @mshadman, MD, MPH on receiving endowed chair appointments. Read more: bit.ly/3rmGmVb
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Introducing Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s new look! In the coming months you’ll see this new brand come to life on our campus and in our clinics through updated signs and content – and we launch campaigns that engage audiences in our mission. Learn more: bit.ly/3rraJ9M
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Congrats to Dr. @KochMeghan on being named 2020 Pew Scholar! The Hutch immunologist will study how maternal immune factors shape infant health @pewtrusts bit.ly/2UJeiZe
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In honor of the late Dr. Eddie Méndez, Fred Hutch is seeking applications for the 4th Annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award which recognizes outstanding and diverse postdocs who are conducting cancer, infectious disease or basic science research. bit.ly/34Agdqy
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With heavy hearts we mark the one year anniversary of Beth Caldwell's passing. @CultPerfectMoms was a fierce patient-advocate for the metastatic breast cancer community and a dear friend of the Hutch. We honor and thank her, pushing forward #ForBeth. bit.ly/2PssOmr
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Where is the cancer #immunotherapy field today, and what's coming on the horizon? We asked someone who would know: Dr. Phil Greenberg, who is the 2018 honoree of the Richard V. Smalley Memorial Award and Lecture from @SITCancer #SITC2018 @HutchGreenberg bit.ly/2zE3ctc
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Fred Hutch researchers are an important part of the international scientific response for #COVID19. @trvrb, @betzhallo, @PergamIC & more are tracking the virus' spread, developing diagnostics & preparing Fred Hutch for the disease's potential spread.
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Congratulations to Dr. Heather Cheng @heatherhcheng on her new @theNCI award! Her research will focus on simplifying complex clinical trial information into short, "tweet" format, descriptions, videos to make trials more accessible and patient friendly.
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Please join us in welcoming @MadhavDhodapkar, MBBS, as the new leader of Fred Hutch’s #Myeloma Program. Dr. Dhodapkar, a board-certified hematologist and oncologist, is a renowned expert in the treatment of multiple myeloma and other hematologic malignancies. #ASH24 1/3
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.@theNCI-designated cancer centers @DanaFarber, Fred Hutch, @MSKCancerCenter and @KimmelCancerCtr have joined forces and secured funding from #AI technology leaders @AWS, @Deloitte, @Microsoft and @nvidia, to create the Cancer AI Alliance (CAIA). bit.ly/4gRSgfk
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"We're the National Institutes of Health, not the National Institutes of Not Dying," said Dr. Keith Jerome of Fred Hutch, who explained how community advocacy has elevated the importance of #HSV #cure research at the NIH and other federal funding sources. bit.ly/3U42C1y
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We're proud to join the new @AllenInstitute for Immunology multi-partner initiative to map the immune system in health and disease. "This is going to accelerate discovery, accelerate innovation and benefit patients," says our Dr. Stan Riddell.
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Congratulations to the eight recipients of the 2024 Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award! This award recognizes outstanding early-career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying cancer, infectious diseases and basic sciences. Learn more: fredhutch.org/en/news/releas…
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Dr. Larry Corey receives the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination, December 24, 2020 at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Corey was asked by Dr. Anthony Fauci several months ago to coordinate the national vaccine trials effort. bit.ly/2JoISVl
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This is who we are and what we do.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Look Beyond.
Learn more: fredhutch.org
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With the help of countless team members across our organization, our first group of frontline and essential staff have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking ceremony of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's original location on Seattle's First Hill. A half-century on, we remain committed to Dr. Bill Hutchinson's vision of making life beyond cancer a reality.
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"It's definitely humbling." -- @Royals ' star Alex Gordon of winning the #HutchAward bit.ly/1CCm5IA ...
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Fred Hutch prostate cancer expert @HsiehLab won a $1M grant from @PCFNews for a collaboration with the Institute of Cancer Research in London to find new therapies for drug-resistant #prostatecancer. bit.ly/40tLAy1
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.@tylernstarr from the @jbloom_lab set out to shed light on a problem facing antibody treatments for #COVID19. Some variants of #SARSCoV2 have acquired mutations that enable the virus to escape the antibodies’ grasp. Read more from @NaturePortfolio: go.nature.com/3z0Q4uX
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