Hutchinson Center to host free science lecture series in February

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will host its annual “Science of Life” public lecture series in February, featuring talks on cutting-edge science by some of the Center’s top researchers.

When:

Thursdays, February 4 – 25

7-8:30 pm

Where:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle,

Thomas Building, Pelton Auditorium

Topics:

February 4

The Evolutionary Arms Race

Evolutionary change is driven by competition between genes and proteins with opposing functions. As viruses and bacteria develop new ways to outwit the immune system, the immune system must adapt and fight back. By looking at rapidly evolving DNA, Dr. Harmit Malik identifies and studies the changes in our ability to fight infections and diseases like cancer. Come hear about the fascinating mysteries this evolutionary biologist is unraveling.

February 11

A Twofold Miracle: Cord Blood

The miracle of childbirth also has the potential to offer a miracle of another kind-a cure for cancer. Umbilical cord blood is rich with healing stem cells that can cure leukemia. Dr. Colleen Delaney has developed a way to multiply cord blood stem cells 150-fold, making cord blood transplants a viable treatment for desperately ill patients, including those of mixed ethnicity who often have difficulty finding a matching donor. Join her as she talks about this ground-breaking research, and how it is saving lives.

February 18

Your Immune System vs. Cancer

What if we could harness the power of our immune system, enhance it, and then target it directly at cancer? The Hutchinson Center’s Dr. Ollie Press is doing just that. Join this internationally recognized expert in the field of immunotherapy as he discusses his research and how it is changing the face of cancer treatment.

February 25

Keeping Tumors at Bay with Vaccines

For many patients, winning the battle against cancer is more complicated than surviving a first diagnosis–the chance of recurrence can be high. Dr. Nora Disis, Hutchinson Center researcher and University of Washington professor, is working to develop vaccines that boost the immune system to prevent recurring breast and ovarian cancer. Come hear the promise of early results that give new hope to those at high risk for recurrence.

To register:

• Visit www.fhcrc.org/scienceforlife
• Or call 206-667-4211.

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