About Shared Resources

The Shared Resources at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Hutchinson Center) consist of facilities and/or laboratories which are available for use by Center investigators, and the external academic and biotechnology community. These resources provide support for basic scientific research, clinical research and projects within the public health sciences. Centralized facilities have proven to improve the feasibility and efficiency of performing clinical trials and permit more rapid translation of laboratory studies into clinical applications. 

The resources serve the purpose of providing routine services for a variety of research activities, many of which are also focal points for technology dissemination and collaborative research. All resources are staffed by personnel with expertise specific to that facility. The facilities give the opportunity for investigators to augment their research with resources that would not otherwise be convenient or cost effective in each individual laboratory. 

Resources provide ongoing support for consultation on experimental design, approaches to troubleshooting, and assistance with data quality and analysis issues. In addition, training is provided to resource users in a variety of formats, including one-on-one, small group, online tutorials or class format. These include courses on use of specific instruments, analysis of data, and classes on best use of services.

A complete listing of Shared Resources facilities and employees is available from the directory.