Mission Statement
The mission of the Roskamp Institute is to conduct scientific research to discover safe and effective new therapies to successfully treat neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions, and to promote healthy aging.
Our clinical division offers the community the opportunity to join clinical studies, such as our current Red Tide Study. This ongoing relationship with our local community gives us the ability to offer patients cutting-edge treatments today and real hope for the future.
The Roskamp Institute offers clinical studies and trials related to brain health. There, we apply our cutting-edge research and partner with experts in the industry to provide the highest level of patient care for all. To learn more, visit the clinic website: RoskampClinic.org
Most of The Roskamp Institute’s funding comes from competitive federal grants. Your philanthropic giving allows us to push beyonds the limits of federal funding.
Your donation helps where these grants can’t - fueling innovation, training the next generation of scientists, and keeping critical equipment running.
The Roskamp Institute offers a doctoral degree in Neuroscience, emphasizing a hands-on approach to research training.
This program is designed to provide students with practical, laboratory based experience, enabling them to gain in-depth knowledge and skills essential to scientific discovery.
Manatee Community Foundation Awards Grant to Expand Healthy Aging Programs at The Roskamp Institute
July 17, 2026
The Roskamp Institute has recently been awarded a grant from the James & Karen Hodgkinson Family Funds of the Manatee Community Foundation to support the implementation of a community-based healthy aging program. Read More
Uncovering Red Tide’s Impact on the Brain
June 30, 2026
Red tide blooms are harmful algal blooms caused by a naturally occurring marine organism called Karenia brevis, which produces powerful toxins known as brevetoxins. During a bloom, these toxins can become airborne in tiny seawater droplets, […] Read More
