Basic Sciences Division

Making Foundational Discoveries

Basic research is at the foundation of all scientific discoveries, underlying the innovative cures and treatments developed at Fred Hutch.

Founded in 1981, the Basic Sciences Division has continually evolved to be at the forefront of discovery; seeking to understand the fundamental underpinnings of our own biology as well as the dysregulations that cause disease. Our research has yielded numerous landmark breakthroughs and scientific advances. We believe an inclusive, collaborative, egalitarian and creative environment is the basis for scientific innovation and world-changing discoveries.

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Basic Sciences Annual Reports 
Our Egalitarian Philosophy

Learn about the people and discoveries that have made the division such an amazing place over its more than forty-year history.

Cell biologist Dr. Susan Parkhurst named 2024 ASCB fellow

Fred Hutch researcher honored by American Society for Cell Biology discusses integrating generations of scientists through mentorship

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Generating New Insights

Our faculty includes investigators studying structural, genetic, molecular, cellular, developmental and evolutionary biology.  

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The Basics for Discovery

Division scientists conduct cutting-edge research that explores the fundamental biology underlying health and disease. 

Fundamental Biology and Forward Thinking

Learn about our scientific leadership, job openings, upcoming events and seminars hosted by the Basic Sciences research team.

Latest Basic Sciences News

ALL BASIC SCIENCES NEWS
Finding passion and community Fred Hutch Postbaccalaureate Scholar Program bridges gap between college and graduate school for aspiring scientists October 24, 2024
Bottleneck breakthrough Fred Hutch researchers discover why some HIV-1 variants are more transmissible than others, which could generate new approaches to stop the virus that causes AIDS at cell entry October 3, 2024
Priming the pump for future funding Fred Hutch postdoctoral researchers win NIH training fellowship for pancreatic cancer and kinetochore projects September 4, 2024
Cell biologist Dr. Susan Parkhurst named 2024 ASCB fellow Fred Hutch researcher honored by American Society for Cell Biology discusses integrating generations of scientists through mentorship August 1, 2024