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Scott Rothbart

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August 26, 2026 For Legionella bacteria, taking over a cell means playing by its rules

Highlights Van Andel Institute scientists have discovered a new layer to the arms race between human cells and bacterial pathogens that infect them. The findings…

November 4, 2025 Fighting to outsmart cancer: A Q&A with graduate student Yanqing Liu

Cancers are notorious for finding ways to resist treatment.

Van Andel Institute’s Yanqing Liu, a Ph.D. student in the lab of Scott Rothbart,…

May 19, 2025 Using viral mimicry to help the immune system see — and fight — cancer

Cancer cells are masters of disguise.

Like villains in bad movies, they evade detection by masquerading as healthy cells, turning off the body’s built-in alarm…

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…