Data at Fred Hutch
The Office of the CDO staff support a variety of staff-oriented supports, resources and tools. We share those resources as broadly as possible as the tools and education needs of data-users at Fred Hutch are shared by others working in the biomedical data space.
We do this outreach and sharing via what we call the Data Science Lab (this site) and its affiliates (the hutchdatascience.org site).
Our Groups
You can meet our staff via our about page.
Training & Community
We offer year-round data science courses, workshops and community events to help staff learn to work with their data.
Translational Data Science
Our Data Science team supports facilitated access to our patient data for research as well as helping research staff work with their own research and laboratory data.
Human Computer Interaction
Our Human Computer Interaction group supports the development of open source research software via collaborations with staff.
Data Governance
Our Data Governance team supports our Consortium data governance relationships as well as execute Fred Hutch data governance processes to enable responsible data and AI use.
Translational Data Applications and Tools
Our Engineering team, in collaboration with our other teams and IT, supports the development and implementation of data infrastructure and tools targeted at translational data needs.
Data Culture
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In our group we believe that a strong, inclusive culture is essential to achieving our mission. Our core values and community event guidelines reflect this commitment, fostering an environment where respect, curiosity, and collaboration drive innovation. Through shared principles and open participation, we create a space where every voice contributes to advancing healthcare and research.
Core Values
Read about our Core Values and how we foster an innovative and supportive data science community in our team, at Fred Hutch and beyond.
Guiding Principles
Our approach to supporting Fred Hutch staff focuses on the following guiding principles.
Advance a Unified Data Strategy Through Data and Technology Collaborations
Close collaboration between data and technology teams empowers our staff to lead and innovate in clinical care and translational research. By working together to shape and implement a cohesive data strategy, we drive progress in clinical care, research, and operations, adapting to emerging needs and opportunities in data science and technology.
Prioritize Data Democratization and Ethical Data Stewardship
We are committed to data democratization - making it accessible, understandable, and actionable for everyone in our organization, regardless of technical expertise. Through intuitive tools and a culture of ethical data stewardship, we ensure data serves as a driving force for innovation and responsible decision-making across healthcare and research.
Build, Foster and Empower Data Communities of Practice
We are dedicated to building and supporting data-related communities of practice that span the Fred Hutch, from the clinic to the research labs. By providing shared platforms, tools, open documentation, training and peer-to-peer programs, we empower our teams to collaborate, share knowledge, and establish best practices that drive innovation in their fields.
