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Scott Rothbart

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April 21, 2025 Pinpointing weaknesses in cancer’s armor

For scientists like Dr. Scott Rothbart, the same strategies that cancer cells use to survive also are powerful opportunities for developing new treatments.  

March 27, 2024 Combining epigenetic cancer medications may have benefit for colorectal cancers and other tumor types

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 27, 2024) — A pair of medications that make malignant cells act as if they have a virus could hold new promise for…

May 3, 2023 In case you missed it: VAI’s spring public lectures now available online

What are biobanks and how do they enable groundbreaking research? What does epigenetics mean and how does it impact cancer? These are just a…

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March 8, 2023 VAI’s free Public Lecture Series returns in March

Looking to learn more about the latest research happening in West Michigan? Each year, Van Andel Institute hosts free Public Lecture Series, which spotlights…

September 21, 2022 Investing in the postdoctoral trainees of today to enable life-changing discoveries of tomorrow

The life-changing discoveries of tomorrow will be made by the scientific trainees of today. At Van Andel Institute, we are committed to supporting our outstanding…

October 19, 2021 Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Scott Rothbart

Earlier today, we announced that Van Andel Institute Associate Professor Dr. Scott Rothbart has been awarded a Research Scholar Grant from…

October 19, 2021 American Cancer Society grant to support Van Andel Institute research into anti-cancer medications

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2021) — Van Andel Institute’s Scott Rothbart, Ph.D., has earned a four-year, $792,000 Research…

September 21, 2021 Coriell Institute for Medical Research, Van Andel Institute awarded estimated $12.4 million SPORE grant from National Cancer Institute

Estimated at $12.4 million, this five-year grant supports a nationwide team of researchers investigating epigenetic therapies for cancer The Coriell Institute for Medical Research and…