Scientist Arjan Griffioen leads cancer treatment innovation with lab and startup (Amsterdam UMC)
Could an innovative cancer treatment be used as a preventative vaccine? Arjan Griffioen and his team are determined to find out. These scientists have been developing proteins that specifically target cancer cells in the blood, leaving healthy tissue untouched. Every step of this journey—from vision to execution—has relied on the team’s dedication, as well as essential funding and investment. Spoiler alert: bringing the new treatment to market is not done overnight! Curious about the steps necessary? Watch the video to hear the full story by Arjan Griffioen and Else Huijbers.
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