The Nobel prize is the highest honor a scientist can receive. The award is made for work that has had a large impact, changing fundamentally our understanding of a biological process. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is honored to have three Nobel laureates on its faculty.
About Us
Our Nobel Laureates
Linda Buck
Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine (2004)
"for her discoveries of odorant receptors and the organization of the olfactory system"
Lee Hartwell
Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine (2001)
"for his discoveries on regulation of the cell cycle"
E. Donnall Thomas
Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine (1990)
"for his pioneering work on bone marrow transplantation"
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a world leader in research to prevent, detect
and treat cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
- Diseases
& Research
- Treatment
& Support
- About Us
- Labs &
Projects
- Events &
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.
