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Fred Hutch eNews January 2019
Michael Zager demonstrates Oncoscape, a web-based collaboration platform for sharing translational data.
 

Why we are counting on data science and tech to defeat cancer

Fred Hutch President and Director Dr. Gary Gilliland recently commented about the convergence of biology, data science and technology in cancer research. “I am convinced that concepts such as machine learning, deep neural networks, natural language processing and cloud computing will become increasingly familiar parts of the cancer conversation in 2019,” he said.

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For Your Health
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Move more and sit less for cancer prevention and survival

Fred Hutch’s Dr. Anne McTiernan weighs in on new physical activity guidelines that recommend being active for at least 2 ½ hours each week.

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Bone marrow transplant survival rates recognized nationally

The Fred Hutch BMT program at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance earns national recognition for the sixth consecutive year.

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7 misconceptions about lung cancer

Myths and misinformation about this leading cancer killer still keep many people in the dark — and that’s bad news for their health.

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Integrative oncology program opens at SCCA

Acupuncture and other complementary therapies are now available through SCCA’s new Integrative Medicine Program to help patients cope with treatment side effects.

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Hutch Advances
Damian Green  

Exciting — but early — results in immunotherapy trial for myeloma

Cancer cells disappeared rapidly in patients with high-risk, treatment-resistant disease.

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Finding the source of cancer recurrence

New technology is giving scientists unprecedented insights into the inner workings of single cells and how they influence cancer recurrence.

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Study unveils 40 new mutations linked to colorectal cancer

An international group of colorectal cancer researchers led by Fred Hutch’s Dr. Ulrike “Riki” Peters has discovered 40 new inherited mutations linked to colorectal cancer risk.

Allan Jones speaking at Allen Institute  

Fred Hutch collaborates with new Allen Institute for Immunology

Fred Hutch researchers are working with the new Allen Institute for Immunology to map the immune system, laying the groundwork for better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent immune-related diseases.

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Even 1 percent matters

One of the most popular ways to support cancer research is to remember Fred Hutch in your will or trust. Even a small percentage of your estate can have a big impact for those we serve. Learn more.

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Slayride Banked Slalom

Slayride is back for its third year! On March 9 and 10, skiers and snowboarders of all ages can join this all-inclusive banked slalom fundraiser at Stevens Pass. Register today.

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Climb a mountain. Save a life.

Join the Climb to Fight Cancer in 2019 on one of our amazing, life-changing and research-funding expeditions. There are peaks for all levels of climbers. Find a peak.

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Fred Hutch in the News

Geek of the Week: Fred Hutch’s Steve Pergam caught a ‘bug’ for infectious diseases and research
GeekWire, Jan. 11, 2019

Why you should care about Amazon’s new medical language processing service
Forbes, Nov. 30, 2018

World AIDS Day
KING-TV, Nov. 30, 2018

Pricey precision medicine often financially toxic for cancer patients
Kaiser Health News, Nov. 1, 2018

 
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