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Happy #Thanksgiving from all of us at Fred Hutch! We're so grateful for your support moving discoveries forward. Shoutout to Science Education Partnership for making this video possible. If you're a teacher who wants training and resources for teaching science and doing cool experiments in the classroom, check them out: https://bit.ly/4il476G

We have so much to be grateful for at Fred Hutch: 💙 Our patients, whose strength inspires us every day. 💙 Our researchers and clinicians, whose dedication drives lifesaving discoveries. 💙 Our community, whose support makes our mission possible. Thank you for being part of our work and impact. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving week. #fredhutch #thankyou #thanksgiving #gratitude #cancer #cancertreatment #cancerresearch #seattle

The holidays aren’t just for sharing good food and time with loved ones, they’re also a great chance to talk about your family’s health history. National Family Health History Day, observed on Thanksgiving, encourages families to come together and discuss potential #healthrisks, including inherited illnesses and cancers. Here are 4 ways you can participate and empower your family to make informed decisions about their well-being. Read more: https://bit.ly/3XFrAG2 #fredhutch #healthhistory #familyhealthhistory #geneticcounseling #genetictesting

Self-care in the midst of caregiving is vital, but caregivers don’t always feel like they can take the time and space they need to focus on themselves. Yet when they do, both the patient and caregiver are better equipped to continue with their treatment. “One of the major issues that comes up for a lot of my patients is the fear of being a burden,” said Rae Wiseman, a Spiritual Health clinician at Fred Hutch. “When caregivers take care of themselves, this patient fear can be somewhat alleviated. When patients can see that their caregiver is healthy and thriving, patients feel safe.” As a caregiver, do you struggle with self-care? You're not alone. Here are five self-care tips you might find helpful. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oe1THs #fredhutch #patientcare #caregiving #nationalfamilycaregiversmonth #selfcare

Earlier this month, Fred Hutch’s Dr. Scott Ramsey dedicated the Value In Cancer Care summit to patient advocate and Cierra Sisters Inc. founder Bridgette Hempstead, who died of metastatic breast cancer last December. “Bridgette was an inexhaustible reservoir of energy. She was passionate about raising awareness about the problems that Black patients with cancer are facing. She inspired me, she challenged me, but she always uplifted me. As she did with everyone she met.” Read more about the summit: https://bit.ly/4odLNO9

Recently Fred Hutch employees with 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service were honored at a luncheon celebrating their commitment and lasting impact at the organization. Joanne Quinn, a registered nurse in the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program who has been at Fred Hutch for 35 years, fought back tears while recalling her patients. "My most cherished memories are the patients who return for their one-year, Long-Term Follow-Up evaluation who ask to see me, because we shared a crisis in their lives together and they survived," she shared. "That connection is deep and enduring." Read more about the people we honored: https://bit.ly/481a03V

Health History Month is a powerful reminder that understanding your family’s health history — and getting genetic testing — can be lifesaving. Fred Hutch’s latest story features patients whose lives were changed by germline genetic testing, and it also spotlights Dr. Heather Cheng, recently named Clinical Director of Cancer Genetics at Fred Hutch. Dr. Cheng leads efforts to identify inherited cancer risk variants and connect patients with targeted treatments and clinical trials. Her work is transforming how we approach cancer prevention and care for patients and their families. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4pW3vI7

In honor of the late Dr. Eddie Méndez, Fred Hutch is seeking applications for the 8th Annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award which recognizes outstanding and diverse postdocs who are conducting cancer, infectious disease or basic science research. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gtfR5gxK

I am excited to announce the December meeting of Fred Hutch’s Generative AI Learning Club will feature Kyle Tretina, PhD, of NVIDIA who will be speaking on the topic of “Building Open, Accelerated Foundations for Molecular Science.” NVIDIA is at the forefront of powering a new era in molecular science where AI and GPU acceleration turn massive biological data into breakthroughs that unify AI and physics to model and design life. From multimodal modeling to generative AI for molecular discovery, Kyle Tretina, PhD, will reveal how open research and accelerated platforms are transforming drug design and digital biology at scale. Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 Start Time: 3:30 p.m. Event page: https://lnkd.in/g8wAy2vy Check out Kyle's blog here - https://lnkd.in/gCN7CNxr. Some of our past talks are posted here - https://lnkd.in/gHaPwVa8. Our January speaker will be from CHAI (chai.org). I am humbled by the generosity of our speakers, and request your active help to spread the word! Please repost and share - I'll include possible share texts in comments for your convenience. #AI #HealthAI #PrecisionMedicine #Nvidia #FredHutch #GPU #GenAI