Mission Statement:

The mission of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is the elimination of cancer and related diseases as causes of human suffering and death. The Center conducts research of the highest standards to improve prevention and treatment of cancer and related diseases.

In fulfilling the mission of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center:

 - Biological scientists conduct fundamental research to discover mechanisms underlying the life of normal cells and changes in these processes that cause disease.

 - Clinical research scientists develop and test new forms of diagnosis and therapy.

 - Public health scientists develop and apply new knowledge to help individuals and communities reduce the incidence and death rate from cancer and related diseases.

 - Scientists from all fields share and integrate their findings and insights to foster the development and testing of new approaches.