Fred Hutch is 50

Celebrating five decades of science, clinical care and community
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Dr. John Hansen in the laboratory with Sandra Orcutt, Patrick Beatty, and Jim Jenkin in the 1980s. Fred Hutch file photo

This year, Fred Hutch Cancer Center turned the big 5-0 and celebrated all year long with stories highlighting the people and moments that have truly defined the organization. From groundbreaking science to compassionate care, Fred Hutch has spent five decades improving lives and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

In honor of Fred Huch’s 50th birthday — which was officially Sept. 5 — see the latest story in The Seattle Times, which focuses on how Fred Hutch has been, and continues to be, a leader in cancer care and disease research. 

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"Looking ahead to advancements in cancer treatment," was featured in the Sept. 4 issue of The Seattle Times, showcasing the groundbreaking work that staff and teams continue to do at Fred Hutch.

For more stories in the news celebrating Fred Hutch's 50th: 

Also be sure to check out KING 5's Beyond Breakthroughs: Celebrating 50 Years of Fred Hutch.

Beyond Breakthroughs: Celebrating 50 Years of Fred Hutch — KING 5


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Two nurses sit in front of a laminar air flow curtain in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Fred Hutch file photo
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Memorable moments from the Arnold Library Archives. At left, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio stands next to Dr. Bill Hutchinson and shakes hands with Bob Ramberg, coach of the Fred Hutch softball team. On the right, children peer through microscopes under the guidance of the late Dr. Beverly Torok-Storb. Fred Hutch file photos

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Drea Garvue

Drea Garvue is a senior specialist on the Internal Communications team at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Previously she worked in communications supporting animal welfare and education in the Seattle area. You can reach her at [email protected].

Drea Garvue is a senior specialist on the Internal Communications team at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Previously she worked in communications supporting animal welfare and education in the Seattle area. You can reach her at agarvue@fredhutch.org.

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Are you interested in reprinting or republishing this story? Be our guest! We want to help connect people with the information they need. We just ask that you link back to the original article, preserve the author’s byline and refrain from making edits that alter the original context. Questions? Email us at communications@fredhutch.org

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