Originally published March 26, 2009 at 6:01 PM | Page modified March 26, 2009 at 6:05 PM

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2 Fred Hutch scientists win research awards worth $1.5M each

Two researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have each won a six-year, $1.5 million research award. Harmit Singh Malik and Toshiyasu Taniguchiare are among 50 scientists nationwide chosen by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute of Chevy Chase, Md., in its Early Career Scientist competition.

By Seattle Times staff

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Dr. Harmit Singh Malik

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Toshi Taniguchi

The appointments, which also cover salaries and additional money for critical equipment and other expenses, free scientists from constant searches for grants and to focus on their research interests.

Malik, 36, is an evolutionary biologist who uses biochemistry and genomics to study how genes fight for evolutionary dominance. Taniguchi, 43, is a physician and a cancer researcher who is studying how the body's DNA-repair process interferes with a drug's effect on cancer cells.

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The Hutch does fantastic, honorable work. Their researchers are top of the line. Good work guys. You deserve it..!! Posted on March 26, 2009 at 7:52 PM by newsted620. Jump to comment

Great job. After Obama gets done redistributing YOUR wealth, you will get $24.86 of the $1,500,000 million. Congratulations, and thanks for... Posted on March 27, 2009 at 8:21 AM by oprahoprah. Jump to comment

How sad...instead of celebrating a young scientist's great success, a chance to fight disease, and boost to the local economy, a bitter... Posted on March 27, 2009 at 9:28 AM by jeffhi. Jump to comment

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