Making Foundational Discoveries @fredhutch.org fredhutch.org/basicscienceshttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mraofxbdlt2jDr. @harmitmalik.bsky.social chats with Gabriel Spitzer on Pocket Science from @kuow.org where he discusses his lab's work in Basic Sciences @FredHutch.org using the genetic echoes of long-dead viruses to help pinpoint defenses against whatever virus comes next. https://www.kuow.org/podcast/pocket-science22 Jul 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraofxbdlt2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mqry4uo54v2kCongratulations to Dr. Steve Hahn on being elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences! A well-deserved recognition of his scientific leadership, mentorship, and contributions to advancing science in Washington. https://washacad.org/new-members-elected-to-wsas/16 Jul 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqry4uo54v2khttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mqa7gygwsj2p“Scents and Sense-ability” We’re excited to have Dr. Denise Ferkey speaking at a special scientific seminar today at noon. For all our @FredHutch.org colleagues, don’t miss a great talk in the Sze East room of the Thomas Building!09 Jul 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqa7gygwsj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mpje2227jt2pHigh schoolers doing chromatin profiling? @FredHutch.org's Dr. Steve Henikoff explains how open science tools are being used to teach the next generation of scientists. Interview with @springernature.com: https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/the-researchers-source/open-science-blogpost/open-science-protocols-henikoff/5266936030 Jun 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpje2227jt2phttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mpgumtubzc2dTraining the next generation of scientists is critical for future scientific and medical breakthroughs. The Basic Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship Award was established by Dr. Steve Hahn to support outstanding postdocs at Fred Hutch Basic Sciences. Apply now: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/research/divisions/basic-sciences-division/training-and-awards/basic-sciences-postdoctoral-fellowship-award.html29 Jun 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgumtubzc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mp2mjphxtr2r"When you work on methods, they're only really successful if someone else uses them." @FredHutch.org's Dr. Steve Henikoff on why open science has always been the best way to do research. A must-read interview with @SpringerNature.com: https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/the-researchers-source/open-science-blogpost/open-science-protocols-henikoff/5266936024 Jun 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2mjphxtr2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3movrcuvybt2w"Open science before it had a name." @FredHutch.org's Dr. Steve Henikoff has been doing it for 50+ years! Read @springernature.com how he helped shape modern genomics and pushed for more open scientific practices: https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/the-researchers-source/open-science-blogpost/open-science-protocols-henikoff/5266936022 Jun 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3movrcuvybt2whttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mmrj7iosj52pToday we're celebrating the achievements of three Basic Sciences Faculty! Dr. Jesse Bloom (@jbloomlab.bsky.social) for being elected to the @nasonline.org, Dr. Susan Parkhurst for being named a Fellow of @aaas.org, and Dr. Toshio Tsukiyama for being appointed to the Lycette Endowed Chair.26 May 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrj7iosj52phttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mlwanazqxn2sWe have two great talks lined up for the final Friday Afternoon Seminars of the season! For everyone @FredHutch.org, join us at 4:00 in Pelton to hear about the latest discoveries from Yulong Su in the Eisenman Lab and Joy Chen in Human Biology’s @behnamnabet.bsky.social Lab.15 May 2026 21:11 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwanazqxn2shttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mle53tiyga2iThis year we presented a special introduction to the Weintraub Award Symposium featuring colleagues of Dr. Hal Weintraub telling stories about what made Hal such an exceptional scientist, mentor, collaborator, and friend. You can watch it here: https://vimeo.com/113515480808 May 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle53tiyga2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mle3khyffi2aWe are so incredibly excited to kick off the 2026 Weintraub Graduate Student Award Symposium today at 9 AM! It’s going to be a phenomenal day of talks and celebration of the outstanding achievements of the awardees.08 May 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle3khyffi2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mlc7nmjdqx2yExcited for an extra special Friday Afternoon Seminars on a THURSDAY! For everyone @FredHutch.org, don’t miss two fantastic talks today at 4:00 from Saket Mishra in the Hahn Lab and Rasika Venkataraman in Human Biology’s S. Lee Lab.07 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc7nmjdqx2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3ml75w2jncq2w“Preprints: communicating at the speed of science” We’re thrilled to have @richardsever.bsky.social joining us from @openrxiv.bsky.social to speak at today’s Basic Sciences Division Guest Seminar. For all our @FredHutch.org colleagues, don’t miss a great talk at 11:30 in the B-suites.06 May 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml75w2jncq2whttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mkl2e2j3yx2p“Democratizing Biologic Drugs” We’re excited to have Dr. Jim Roberts speaking at today’s Current Biology Seminar. For all our @FredHutch.org colleagues, join us at noon in Pelton for a great talk!28 Apr 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl2e2j3yx2phttps://bsky.app/profile/basicsci.fredhutch.org/post/3mkikcrcv7422"Glial Control of Brain Circuits and Brain Tumors" For all our @FredHutch.org colleagues, don’t miss today’s Cancer Neuroscience Synergy Seminar presented by Dr. Benjamin Deneen at noon in Pelton.27 Apr 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:4rdldvb2jec63zpekhthec4r/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkikcrcv7422