About Us
From breakthrough science to lifesaving therapies
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, scientists have the freedom to conduct creative research that leads to lifesaving discoveries. Our world-renowned team has made significant breakthroughs related to cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Our pioneering research has saved hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide.
History & Accomplishments
Our world-renowned researchers have received three Nobel Prizes and many other major awards.
The Hutchinson Center has been at the forefront of disease research since being founded in 1975. Our groundbreaking accomplishments include:
- Advancing new leukemia treatments
- Helping develop a vaccine that blocks most cervical cancers
- Spearheading immunotherapies against cancer
- Pioneering bone marrow transplantation
- BMT: Evolution of a Cancer Cure
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Mission
The mission of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is the elimination of cancer and related diseases as causes of human suffering and death. The Center conducts research of the highest standards to improve prevention and treatment of cancer and related diseases.
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Leadership & Boards
Under the direction of Dr. Larry Corey, our leadership team is guiding the Center toward more groundbreaking discoveries.
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Our Faculty
Our world-class scientists – including three Nobel laureates – are pursuing lifesaving research in a variety of areas.
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Our Campus
The Hutchinson Center's 15-acre campus includes state-of-the-art facilities that accelerate our scientific progress.
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Research
The Center's research ranges from answering fundamental biological questions to developing breakthrough treatments.
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Institutional Collaborations
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is the Hutchinson Center's treatment partner.
To maximize the Center's lifesaving impact, our investigators partner with doctors and researchers at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, UW Medicine, Seattle Children's and other renowned institutions.
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News & Publications
The Center's news releases, e-newsletters, blog and magazine keep readers up to date on our latest research.
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- Diseases
& Research
- Treatment
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- About Us
- Labs &
Projects
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Community Programs
- How You
Can Help Us
The Hutchinson Center's world-renowned scientists are discovering new ways to detect, prevent and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and many other diseases.
- License Our Discoveries
The Hutchinson Center's world-renowned researchers work together to pursue lifesaving therapies that will help eliminate cancer and related diseases.
The Hutchinson Center's clinical research breakthroughs are delivered to patients through our treatment arm, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. This collaboration combines the strengths of the Hutchinson Center, UW Medicine and Seattle Children's.
You can help eliminate cancer and related diseases by attending Hutchinson Center events and participating in our other fundraising and community efforts.
- Divisions
The Hutchinson Center's pioneering researchers push the boundaries of science to find new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer and related diseases.
Private support is critical to fund new research ideas and innovations, accelerating our ability to make lifesaving discoveries.
