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Excited to share that Helen and I will be representing @fredhutch.org at #TwitchCon2026 next month! 🧬 If you are attending, let's connect! Also, join us for DNA Detectives: Ancient Amber, Hidden Viruses, and Minecraft on Nov. 14 (2:45-4:15 PM, FrankerZ Workshops), co-hosted with @sciantsmedia.com 💜

Congratulations to Dr. Ajay Gopal on receiving the Oliver Press Award for Extraordinary Mentorship. Gopal continues the legacy of the late Dr. Oliver Press through mentorship that spans disciplines, career stages and institutions. https://bit.ly/4syL1z6

Looking for no-cost, low-cost cancer screening? We turned to some of Fred Hutch's experts for their best advice on how people in Washington state can still get preventive screening for cancer even when they don't have any kind of insurance. https://bit.ly/41e4RCT

Join us Nov. 4 in Seattle for Breast Oncology – Best of 2026, an accredited dinner program featuring the latest advances in breast cancer treatment, including antibody-drug conjugates, metastatic disease therapies and emerging care strategies. Register: https://bit.ly/47uncyL

Fred Hutch and the University of Washington are seeking an leader to serve as Program Head of Gastrointestinal Oncology. This role will guide a program spanning clinical care, translational science, clinical trials, mentorship and strategic growth. Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/187233

Hematopoietic cell transplantation using treosulfan-based conditioning for IL-10 receptor deficiency. New report by Madhavi Lakkaraja @fredhutch.org, Erica G. Schmitt @washumedicine.bsky.social et al.: rupress.org/jhi/article/... @macattacklab.bsky.social #cytokines #InbornErrorsOfImmunity #HSCT

Congrats to Dr. Elizabeth Swisher on her election to @nam.edu Her pioneering work in hereditary ovarian cancer and PARP inhibitors has transformed care and improved outcomes for patients around the world. https://bit.ly/4z1AZIV

Blood clots are making sports headlines, but they aren't just a concern for athletes. An estimated 5-25% of cancer patients develop them, driven by both the disease and its treatment. Recognizing the risk is a critical part of cancer care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yuQU1q

A remarkable profile by @jhigginswriter.bsky.social of the remarkable @jeremyahollis.bsky.social on his last day at @basicsci.fredhutch.org @fredhutch.org before he crosses the country to start his postdoc in Vanessa Ruta lab at @rockefeller.edu (FTR I don’t remember grilling him, more than usual)

Ready to lead the next wave of discovery in precision oncology? Fred Hutch is recruiting a Faculty Position, Bezos Family Distinguished Scholar in Precision Oncology within the Human Biology Division. Apply today: https://apply.interfolio.com/193908

In a rare achievement, three radiation oncologists from Fred Hutch have been named fellows of the American Society for Radiation Oncology in the same year: Smith Apisarnthanarax, MD, Ralph Ermoian, MD and Lia Halasz, MD. Read more: https://bit.ly/4i6RnRq

Starting off strong #ASCOQLTY26! Scott Ramsey @fredhutch.org: Before the Affordable Care Act, 22% of people's credit scores dropped after a cancer diagnosis, and for 10% dropped 50+ points. Since the ACA, that number is down to 15%, and 6% 50+ points. @ascocancer.bsky.social

Thanks to the collaboration of multiple specialists who don't typically work together, Amer Karim was successfully diagnosed and treated for tumor-induced osteomalacia, a rare condition. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hFLSdq

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a very common infection that can cause recurring sores. Because cancer treatments can weaken the immune system, it can increase the chances of HSV. Here's what cancer patients should know about #HSV: https://bit.ly/4hVMFWC

Save the dates May 9-12: Symposium on Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Host in Seattle. Trainee travel awards available! This is one of my favorite meetings @fredhutch.org

“These surgeries to remove the nodule are usually minimally invasive,” Fred Hutch's Dr. @matriplette.bsky.social told @cnn.com. “The outcomes are quite good, with a 5-year disease free survival of (more than) 80% for the earliest stages of non-small cell lung cancer.”

Scientists at Fred Hutch Cancer Center found that the molecular regulator RNA—specifically tRNA, a type of RNA—may be able to influence the nature of prostate cancer cells and how they respond to treatment. Via @newsweek.com https://bit.ly/3UjeKz9

New treatments are transforming breast cancer care. A new @nejm.org review by Fred Hutch's Sara Hurvitz, MD, highlights advances in targeted therapies, antibody-drug conjugates and immunotherapy, bringing more personalized treatment options to patients across disease subtypes. https://bit.ly/4icTcgJ

www.fredhutch.org/content/www/... Wonderful writeup by Kelsey Woodruff on thesis from Caroline Langley, and the final corresponding author research paper from my colleague @memerman.bsky.social's amazing career Paper: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... @basicsci.fredhutch.org @fredhutch.org

One stop codon to evade two divergent immune systems www.fredhutch.org/content/www/... Great writeup by Ashley Person @fredhutch.org Original paper by @tamanash.bsky.social here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Thank you to all the creators and their communities who helped us make Raids for Research a big success! 🥳🎉

A @nature.com study led by Yeon Soo Kim in the Hsieh Lab at Fred Hutch reveals that a single transfer RNA (tRNA) helps determine whether prostate cancer remains treatment-sensitive or becomes resistant, opening new avenues in precision oncology. https://bit.ly/4zG67xV

How clinical trials are changing treatment duration, how translational science is helping overcome immunotherapy resistance and why bringing research closer to patients matters: Listen to the latest Oncology Insights with @pgrivasmdphd.bsky.social and Ajay Gopal. https://bit.ly/4ekydGr

Congratulations to Alex Doan, who was recently named the 2026 recipient of the Dorothy L. Simpson Leadership Award from the Seattle chapter of the ARCS Foundation. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yvwVk9

Fred Hutch and UW are recruiting a physician-scientist faculty member in Radiation Oncology. Help advance translational cancer research while delivering exceptional patient care and training the next generation of clinicians. Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/192383

Congratulations to Drs. Sujatha Srinivasan and Alex Reiner, who received R01 NIH awards to support development of biomarkers for disease diagnosis and risk detection. Read more about their research: https://bit.ly/4hYJIpf

Getting screened for breast cancer is an important way to catch it early when it’s easier to treat. UW Medicine and @fredhutch.org recommend that women at average risk have a screening mammogram every one to two years beginning at age 40. Read the full article to learn more.

Fred Hutch is recruiting an open-rank faculty member in cancer immunotherapy. Join a leading immunotherapy research community and help advance next-generation treatments from discovery to clinical translation. Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/188969

From bone marrow transplantation to T-cell immunotherapy, the legacy of Dr. E. Donnall Thomas continues to shape cancer care. This week, researchers from around the world gathered in Seattle for the inaugural Dr. E. Donnall Thomas Symposium. 📸

Fred Hutch is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Cancer Prevention. We're seeking researchers focused on metabolism, nutrition, physical activity, toxicology and the biological mechanisms of carcinogenesis to advance cancer prevention science. Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/191911

$3.5M NIH grant supports a Fred Hutch-led clinical trial to find the optimal dose of PTCy, a drug used to help prevent #GVHD after bone marrow #transplant. Researchers will test whether lower doses can reduce side effects while maintaining benefits. https://bit.ly/4hd8MZu

New research from Fred Hutch and UW could help more patients with triple-negative breast and tubo-ovarian cancers benefit from targeted therapies. HRDefine more precisely identifies tumors likely to respond to PARP inhibitors, advancing precision medicine. https://bit.ly/4iJ8v1E

When Margie Wilson was diagnosed with #endometrialcancer in 2016 after she experienced unexplained bleeding, she knew nothing about cancer. A decade later, Wilson is a vocal patient advocate who speaks candidly about her diagnosis and treatment. https://bit.ly/4dt6RgX

Reminder that this week I'm still raising funds for @fredhutch.org! They do lots of cancer research and treatment, and I strongly believe in what they do. And for YOUUUU, you can enter our art raffle for a shikishi board commission by @itshappymerci.bsky.social! Open until 11:59 pm EDT 9/24!

🧬 Fred Hutch Cancer Center is hiring an Assistant or Associate Professor in B Cell Immunology. Build an independent research program and advance discoveries in infectious disease prevention and human immunology. Apply: https://bit.ly/3UAoOn5

Join us on 10/3 for the Pediatric Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event in partnership with @seattlechildrens.org. This event is designed for pediatric, adolescent and young adults living with a cancer diagnosis and parents of cancer survivors of all ages. Register: https://bit.ly/4dh0VaE

In summer 2023, Kelli didn't think much of what looked like an insect bite on her thigh. It turned out to be stage-3 melanoma. Fortunately, she qualified for a vaccine trial at Fred Hutch that's might be a game changer in cancer treatment. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hgZDhg

A new article published in The American Journal of Human Genetics by Fred Hutch epidemiologists confirmed a link between sickle cell trait and health conditions such as chronic kidney disease, pulmonary embolism and anemia. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TzsNAi

Fred Hutch is recruiting an Assistant Professor in Cancer Prevention. We're seeking researchers focused on metabolism, nutrition, physical activity, toxicology and the biological mechanisms of carcinogenesis to advance cancer prevention science. Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/191911

🎙️ How can genetics help personalize prostate cancer care? @pgrivasmdphd.bsky.social talks with Dr. Heather Cheng about germline testing, precision oncology, expanding access to genetic services and what these advances mean for patients and families. https://bit.ly/4xzds0u

Fred Hutch and UW are recruiting a physician-scientist faculty member in Radiation Oncology. Help advance translational cancer research while delivering exceptional patient care and training the next generation of clinicians. Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/192383

An analysis of more than 60,000 #RSV sequences from around the world found that viral variants associated with resistance to current RSV prevention tools remain rare, according to a study from the @jbloomlab.bsky.social published today in @nature.com. https://bit.ly/3Tb2tw5

See you at 2 PM EDT this Thursday for World Cancer Research Day! I am participating in @fredhutch.org's Raids for Research campaign and will have goodies for people popping in during my stream. 💖 tilt.fyi/k9X89fLgRL See you in a few days!

I am participating in the Raids for Research on Twitch to raise money for Fred Hutch Cancer Center. A non profit dedicated to preventing and eliminating cancer through ground breaking research and compassionate care. Join us fredhutch.thecraftycollective.ca/events/fred-... @fredhutch.org

Gene therapy can repair a mutation, replace a missing genetic function, disable a gene, or reprogram a stem cell so that an entire lineage of future cells carries a therapeutic change. We sit down with Helen Anderson of @fredhutch.org to unpack what “gene therapy” actually means youtu.be/cDm4UiaTBik

👀 Hey! We know him! Lucas Jing Liu, a member of the Etzioni Lab, develops innovative AI algorithms to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and recurrence monitoring of prostate and breast cancers. Check him out tomorrow with @sciantsmedia.com ! scholar.google.com/citations?us...

Tomorrow is Fred Hutch Giving Day and the launch of Raids for Research! Tune into @sciantsmedia.com 's stream on the front page of Twitch at 1pm as they talk to Fred Hutch researchers and raise funds for Fred Hutch! 🔬

Join regional experts from Fred Hutch and @UWMedicine for an in‑person, multidisciplinary symposium focused on the latest advances in head and neck cancer care. 📅 Oct. 10 📍Fred Hutch Cancer Center Register: https://bit.ly/4gAR40q

🧬 Fred Hutch Cancer Center is hiring an Assistant or Associate Professor in B Cell Immunology. Build an independent research program and advance discoveries in infectious disease prevention and human immunology. Apply: https://bit.ly/3UAoOn5

Living with the long-term side effects of prostate cancer, from sexual to spiritual. In this episode of Bench to Bedside and Beyond, we talk to a prostate cancer patient and the director of the Fred Hutch Sexual Health Clinic. https://bit.ly/4xe9ZEt