Early genetic studies indicated that the gene was located at the end of chromosome 4. But where the gene was and how it became activated was a puzzle.
[ February 4, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Science for Life series presents:
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 [...]
[ February 11, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Science for Life series presents:
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 [...]
[ February 18, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Science for Life series:
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 [...]
[ February 25, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Science for Life series:
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 [...]
Topics: Evolutionary Arms Race, Cord Blood Stem Cells, Immune System vs. Cancer, and Tumor Vaccines
The project will study genetic information from more than 7,000 people.
New center will target cancers caused by infections.
Lack of patients for clinical trials slows cancer research
New York Times reporter Gina Kolata leads her story about how the lack of patients willing to participate in studies is hobbling cancer research with a quote from Dr. Scott Ramsey of Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Dr. Ramsay, a cancer researcher and health economist at the Seattle [...]
Gilda’s Club Seattle will host three talks next month. All talks are free and open to the public.
Talk with the Expert: Advanced Ovarian Cancer Treatment Options—Sept. 10th.
Talk with the Expert: Lung Cancer—Sept. 17th.
Keeping Healthy After Cancer—Sept. 24th.
9/10/09 Free Discussion: Talk with the Expert: Advanced Ovarian Cancer Treatment Options
Join us for Talk with the Expert; an opportunity [...]
Video by Ken Westermann of Seattle. For more videos from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s “Get Screened!” video contest click here.
Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announced today that it will layoff 83 members of its staff.
The Center blamed the global economic downturn.
While income from federal research grants and contracts have remained stable, income from donations and investments is down, the Center said.
To learn more:
Read the Center’s press release below.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announces [...]
Starting January 29, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will be offering a series of four free evening lectures on the fundamentals of cancer and cancer research for the general public by top scientists.
The ”Science for Life” series will break down the concepts, skip the homework and offer a chance to interact with world-class researchers in [...]
Invisible Families: The homeless you don't see
They squeeze in with relatives, couch surf with friends or camp out in cars. More families are quietly becoming homeless, driven to the edge by a lack of jobs and affordable housing. The Seattle Times and its local news partners tackle the topic together. Project home
E-Health Records: Seattle is ahead of the curve
Health News from the Seattle Times
