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Sen. Murray
Washington state Sen. Patty Murray visited Fred Hutch to witness how federal budget cuts imperil lifesaving research.
For Your Health
Dr. Denise Galloway
A vaccine that prevents cervical cancer is now affordable for women in the poorest countries, thanks in part to Dr. Denise Galloway’s pioneering research.
Dr. Polly Newcomb
Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol before and after a breast cancer diagnosis does not affect survival rates.
Men with prostate cancer who take statins are significantly less likely to die from the disease.
People diagnosed with cancer are more than two-and-a-half times more likely to declare bankruptcy than those without cancer.
Obliteride: Ride to End Cancer
Dr. Scott Ramsey details how cycling improves health and why he’s riding in Obliteride to raise funds for Fred Hutch research.
Science Matters
Dr. Harmit Malik
The prestigious five-year award gives Malik the freedom and funding to study how competition among genes changes how organisms evolve.
Goal: Cure 25 percent of cancers globally
Infection-related cancers account for one quarter of the world’s cancer cases. Dr. Corey Casper’s team is working to stop this global threat.
New transplant options for patients who can't find donors
Dr. Colleen Delaney is spearheading transplant procedures that reduce the need for matching bone marrow donors, potentially saving the lives of minority patients and others who struggle to find donors.
Herpes discovery a key step toward vaccine

Fred Hutch scientists helped identify immune cells that may suppress genital herpes, opening a new avenue of research to develop a vaccine.

 Fred Hutch in the News
Immune cell discovery may one day lead to herpes vaccine
HealthDay (published  in U.S. News & World Report), May 8, 2013
Scientists feeling sequester pinch
The Seattle Times, April 30, 2013
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Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem
Kiem and his colleagues investigate how stem cells can be genetically engineered to treat everything from HIV to aggressive cancers.
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Now's the time to register for Obliteride. Make it a day or a weekend of bike riding, celebrations and concerts. 100 percent of EVERY dollar donated will accelerate our cancer research to save lives faster. RIDE. DONATE. VOLUNTEER.
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From one to many

Fred Hutch Community Event


Please join us at Seattle University on June 19 at 6 p.m. for a FREE community event featuring Timothy Ray Brown, the first person cured of HIV, and a scientific panel moderated by KING 5’s Margaret Larson.
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GolfGolf for Fred Hutch

Join us for the Jacob Green Charity Golf Classic, Klingman Open or the Bruce McDonnell Memorial Golf Classic this July and August.
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Lock in the gains of your stocks and bonds and increase your income

Now you can help Fred Hutch and lower your taxes with a charitable remainder trust.
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Our breakthrough discoveries wouldn’t be possible without your support.
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Donate miles to reduce travel costs for cancer patients and families who may not have the means to travel to Seattle for treatment. Miles also help us create travel packages for our fundraising events.
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