Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a leading biomedical research institution located in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1975, it focuses on understanding and treating cancer, as well as other diseases like HIV and infectious diseases. The center is known for its innovative research and has made significant contributions to cancer treatment and prevention.
The center is named after Fred Hutchinson, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who died from cancer. It is home to several research programs and facilities, including the Clinical Research Division and the Public Health Sciences Division, which work collaboratively to advance cancer research and improve patient outcomes.