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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve seen firsthand how a single breakthrough can change a patient’s life. The Cancer AI Alliance is designed to bring more of those breakthroughs to more patients and make even a greater difference.

Congrats to Jeff Leek, Brian Bot and all the CAIA collaborators on this remarkable accomplishment!

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 9d

The Cancer AI Alliance (CAIA) today unveiled its first collaborative #AI platform for #cancerresearch. The secure, scalable, multi-cloud platform uses federated learning, maintaining data security and privacy while learning from millions of clinical data points. https://bit.ly/4nvm3NF

Cancer AI Alliance unveils first collaborative AI platform for cancer research - Cancer AI Alliance

Secure, scalable, multi-cloud platform using federated learning aims to accelerate cancer discoveries and treatments

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · 20d

Endowed chairs are an increasingly important resource @fredhutch.org, giving researchers the freedom to pursue novel ideas that might not otherwise get funded. The Lerner family’s generosity will be a perpetual force for innovation as we create the future of #cancer research and care.

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 21d

Congrats to Dr. @bhatia-s-md.bsky.social on being named the inaugural holder of the Lyn and Daniel Lerner Endowed Chair in #MerkelCellCarcinoma at Fred Hutch. Read more: https://bit.ly/3IwHQFp

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Sep 5

Happy birthday, Fred Hutch Cancer Center!

On this day in 1975, the dedication ceremony for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center was held at the center's original location in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood, completing a project 10 years in the making.

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Aug 28

This alliance helps solve the key technical challenges that will enable us to securely use both #AI and massive computational power to find breakthrough insights and save more lives. Congrats to CAIA AND @jtleek.bsky.social on the well-deserved recognition!

Jeff Leek @jtleek.bsky.social · Aug 28

Honored to see the Cancer AI Alliance included on TIME's list of the TIME100 AI of 2025! #TIME100AI.

CAIA has been a true team sport based on the shared commitment of all our Alliance members to accelerate cancer research and ultimately improve and save patient’s lives.

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Aug 27

We're grateful for the Fund for Science and Technology's support of research at @fredhutch.bsky.social that will lead to transformative change in the treatment of #cancer and other diseases

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Aug 27

Fred Hutch was named among the early grantees of the Fund for Science and Technology (FFST), a new Paul Allen estate-backed foundation that plans to fund at least $500 million over the next four years to support transformational science and technology. www.ff-st.org/news-stories...

Accelerating Progress Through Bioscience, AI for Good, and Environmental Advances

Fund for Science and Technology

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Aug 11

Another @obliteride.bsky.social Friday Night Party in the books! Participants, volunteers, sponsors, staff and others met at Gas Works Park in Seattle to honor those affected by cancer, celebrate their fundraising accomplishments, AND fuel up for the day ahead! #obliteride #curecancerfaster

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Aug 11

What an extraordinary weekend! As we mark 50 years of Fred Hutch and 13 years of Obliteride, I’m reminded of the incredible strength and resolve of our community. From riders and walkers to donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff, your dedication fuels our mission to #CureCancerFaster.

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Jul 15

A terrific example of how @fredhutch.bsky.social is bringing together leading experts from across disciplines and institutions to improve our understanding emerging cancer screening technologies.

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Jul 15

Fred Hutch is leading the Vanguard Study, the first of the Cancer Screening Research Network funded by the National Cancer Institute, to test multi-cancer detection blood tests for early cancer screening in adults ages 45–75. bit.ly/4nG6piS

Fred Hutch leads new Vanguard Study for Cancer Screening Research Network

Fred Hutch Cancer Center is leading the newly launched Vanguard Study, a national study of a new type of blood test that screens for several different cancers called multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests...

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Jun 12

This event was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when science, compassion, and community come together.
Thank you for helping us accelerate research breakthroughs and personalized care for #prostatecancer!

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Jun 11

Last night, we were honored to welcome experts from Fred Hutch Cancer Center and @uwmedicine.bsky.social, our incredible community of supporters, and special guest @ricksteves.bsky.social to celebrate and accelerate progress at the Institute for #ProstateCancer Research (IPCR)

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · May 22

“The goal of a cancer center is to improve health and outcomes from cancer and if we don’t improve the health and outcome of everybody with cancer, we miss the opportunity to truly fulfill our mission,” said @hutchpresident.bsky.social Dr. Tom Lynch.

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Pathways Symposium explores lack of access to cancer screening and care

“The goal of a cancer center is to improve health and outcomes from cancer and if we don’t improve the health and outcome of everybody with cancer, we miss the opportunity to truly fulfill our mission...

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · May 19

Fred Hutch experts say former President Joe Biden's recent #prostatecancer diagnosis is not a death sentence, thanks in part to Biden's own contributions to advancing cancer research through the #CancerMoonshot. bit.ly/43hFIru

Fred Hutch physicians stress hope after Biden's prostate cancer prognosis

As former President Biden battles "aggressive" prostate cancer, experts remain optimistic due to medical advancements he championed.

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · May 19

Changing the paradigm of how research and care are funded makes us all a bit nervous, but one of the things I try to counsel my team on is to react to the knowns, not to the fears. Thanks to Dr. Skip Burris @scri.com and @cancerletter.com for joining me in this conversation.

The Cancer Letter @cancerletter.com · May 19

Thomas J. Lynch Jr. (@fredhutch.bsky.social) and Howard A. “Skip” Burris III (@scri.com) lead two institutions that couldn’t be more different but they stay up at nights worrying about the same thing.
https://cancerletter.com/podcastc/20250516_1/

The Directors: Tom Lynch and Skip Burris on how NIH funding cuts imperil biopharma innovation—and cost patient lives In a time of uncertainty, “react to the knowns, not the fear”...

Thomas J. Lynch Jr. and Howard A. “Skip” Burris III lead two institutions that couldn’t be more different—an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on one side of the country and a for-profit research enterprise on the other—but they stay up at nights worrying about the same thing: “Changing the paradigm of how research is funded and […]

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · May 7

#Nurses are the backbone of health care, and we’re fortunate to have such an extraordinary team delivering outstanding care here at @fredhutch.bsky.social Happy #NursesWeek to all of our nurses!

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · May 6

Happy #NursesWeek! We started this special week with a small gesture of gratitude — tote bags, bento boxes and skin care kits for our incredible nurses. Thank you for the compassion, skill and dedication you bring to our patients and their families every day!

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · May 2

This alliance helps solve the key technical challenges that will enable us to securely use both #AI and massive computational power to find these breakthrough insights and save more lives. Congrats to the CAIA team on this well-deserved recognition! #oncsky

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · May 1

Congrats to the Cancer AI Alliance (CAIA) on being named @geekwire.com's Health Innovation of the Year! This Fred Hutch-led initiative unites experts to apply responsible #AI to cancer centers’ data, unlocking insights while ensuring data security. Learn more: www.canceralliance.ai

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · May 2

Brian Bot, Director of #DataScience Partnerships at Fred Hutch, will join a panel discussion on how #AI is reshaping the future of healthcare at Civic Cocktail hosted by Seattle City Club on Wednesday, May 7. Learn more: seattlecityclub.org/event/a-pres...

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Apr 30

We are in a period of remarkable progress in cancer research and care. It’s critical that we don’t let near-term pressures immobilize us and lose sight of our long-term plans. Thanks to Becker’s Hospital Review for inviting me to share what's at stake. www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/ami...

Amid federal funding uncertainty, cancer center leaders forge ahead - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis

Facing federal funding uncertainty, a looming workforce shortage and an increasingly aging patient population, cancer center leaders in the U.S. remain undeterred. Their focus remains, as it has for d...

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Apr 13

Terrific to see so many members of @fredhutch.bsky.social’s #nursing team presenting their latest research in cancer care delivery at #ONSCongress!

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Apr 12

Fred Hutch is well represented at #ONSCongress! Our #oncologynurses are in Denver presenting their latest findings in cancer care delivery at the 50th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). Check out our upcoming presentations here: bit.ly/4jvYfqx

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Apr 8

Since he came to @fredhutch.bsky.social 17 years ago, Dr. Milano has worked to establish cord blood transplant as a viable and successful alternative to traditional autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplant. For those who don’t have many other options, it is truly lifesaving science.

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Apr 2

Dr. Filippo Milano recently received the inaugural Endowed Chair in Cord Blood Research at Fred Hutch. The unrestricted funding will help grow Fred Hutch’s #CordBloodTransplant Program so that ‘every patient has a donor.’ Read more: bit.ly/4j9gl1i

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Mar 6

This group represents the breadth of fundamental scientific discovery happening across the world that will spur the next generation of treatments and cures. Congrats to the recipients of the 2025 Weintraub Award!

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Mar 6

Congratulations to the 10 recipients of the 2025 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award! This award recognizes exceptional achievement in graduate studies in the biological sciences. Read more about the recipients: bit.ly/3F84phO

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Mar 3

As I reflect on my five-year journey as President and Director of @fredhutch.bsky.social, I’m incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made and excited for what’s ahead. I’m grateful for the insights of our 280 faculty members and 5,600 employees who help bring our shared mission to life.

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Feb 27

Thomas Lynch, MD, became @hutchpresident.bsky.social in February 2020, just as COVID-19 was beginning to reshape the healthcare industry. Five years later, and as the healthcare landscape evolves once again, Dr. Lynch remains unwavering in his commitment to Fred Hutch's vision: bit.ly/4icP9OL

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Feb 19

NIH support enables @fredhutch.bsky.social to translate research from our labs into care at patient bedsides and ensures we can continue to provide world-class therapies to 40,000+ patients each year. Thank you @repdelbene.bsky.social for championing federal biomedical research funding in Congress.

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Feb 19

Thank you, @repdelbene.bsky.social, for your support of NIH funding in Congress! We were grateful to have you at Fred Hutch to tour our research facilities and discuss how vital federal biomedical research funding is in turning lab discoveries into life-saving cures.

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Feb 6

What @fredhutch.bsky.social’s faculty members achieved in 2024 was truly remarkable, and I was pleased to celebrate their work advancing clinical care research and scientific discovery at our third annual Faculty Conclave. Congrats to all the recipients of the Conclave Awards!

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Jan 24

Our progress over the past 50 years progress only makes me more excited for what’s yet to come. We’ve launched the Campaign for Fred Hutch to seize that opportunity and to radically increase the pace and scale of innovation for the families and communities that are counting on us.

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Jan 24

As we mark our 50th anniversary in 2025, Fred Hutch is looking beyond what’s possible today to a new era of discovery. We invite you to explore 50 years of progress, discover our vision for the future and join the Campaign for Fred Hutch: bit.ly/3E4cQKv

Campaign for Fred Hutch

Thanks to our generous supporters, Fred Hutch is redefining cancer and infectious disease for the next generation. Join us as we look beyond what’s possible today toward a new era of world-changing di...

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Dr. Tom Lynch @hutchpresident.bsky.social · Jan 14

While much has changed in @fredhutch.bsky.social’s 50-year history, one thing stays the same: our commitment to translating fundamental discoveries into lifesaving cures. Here's to another half century of doing the hard things to usher in the next generation of research and care.

Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Jan 13

50 years of Fred Hutch! Founded in 1975 to honor a brother, Fred Hutch Cancer Center pursued bold science, pioneered a cure for blood diseases that changed medicine and became a world-class biomedical research and clinical care institution. bit.ly/3DJq7aX #FH50

50 years of doing hard things

In just 50 years, Fred Hutch grew from a regional cancer center into a world-class biomedical research and clinical care institution known for its expertise in molecular biology, tumor virology and in...

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