From Our Executive Director
“During these challenging times, as well as taking many precautions at the Roskamp Institute to keep the laboratories and clinic functioning to serve our patients and keep the research advancing, we are paying special interest to the central nervous system aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection. SARS-CoV-2 is the particular type of coronavirus that causes Covid19.” Read more…
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Who We Are
We are a world renowned team of experts from all over the world working tirelessly on our research.
Public Outreach
Staff members of the Institute have offered educational presentations throughout the Sarasota and Manatee areas, and are ready to do so for your group or facility.
Research Programs
The Roskamp Institute has been working on novel treatments and research for Alzheimer’s, PTSD, TBI, and other brain diseases for over 10 years.
Ph.D Opportunity
You can join our elite group of Alumni with a Ph.D in neuroscience, with real world training at our facility in Sarasota.
Our Mission & Vision
The mission of The Roskamp Institute is to conduct scientific research to discover safe and effective new drug therapies to treat diseases of the mind and to promote healthy aging.
Headed by Drs. Michael Mullan and Fiona Crawford, the Institute employs experienced scientists and clinicians and houses state-of-the-art research labs and equipment to conduct scientific research. The quality of research performed at the Institute reflects our motto: Better science. Real discovery.
Recent Articles & News
Making Brain Waves
The Roskamp Institute Brings Big Science to SRQ By Sylvia Whitman, SceneSarasota.com, January 2021 Sarasota is synonymous with arts, not sciences, but a growing presence of researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs is expanding the regional resume. Founded in 2003,...
Red Tide Study Follow-up: Brain Health Effects of Red Tide Neurotoxins and Our Full-Circle Approach to Funding, Research, and Treatment
Dr. Michael Mullan, Executive Director Increased exposure to environmental toxins, chemicals, and viruses that impact the brain is of great interest to scientists at the Roskamp Institute, whose goal is to understand how to protect the brain, including both the young...
Alzheimer’s treatment drug built on Sarasota research heads toward FDA approval
By Laura Finaldi, Heraldtribune.com 11/5/20 A Sarasota company that researches and treats diseases of the mind is on track to receive, and then make available to local patients, a drug that experts say can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease. The drug,...
About Us
Since 2003, Roskamp Institute has been on a mission of neurological discovery and treatment. From Alzheimer’s Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Gulf War Illness, to the effects of Florida Red Tide and other eco-toxins, Roskamp Institute has maintained a laser focus on research that offers the highest probability of producing treatment in the shortest possible timeframe.
Our treatment facility, Roskamp Clinic, cares for more than 6,000 patients each year through services that include evaluation and treatment, family and caregiver support, and the opportunity to join clinical trials, such as our current Florida Red Tide Study. This ongoing relationship with our local community gives Roskamp Institute the ability to offer patients life-changing treatment today and real hope for the future.
The Roskamp Institute has a full service Neurology clinic located on-premise. 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 grants and the general public — people like you. Your gift makes a difference in the lives of people facing diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Head Trauma, Drug Addiction, Cancer and Tourette’s Syndrome.
The Institute has a goal of increasing public awareness about research into neurodegenerative disorders and addictions. We offer free seminars and hold talks at events at our location and around the country. We love serving our community.
The Roskamp Institute, in partnership with The Open University, UK offers a doctoral degree in Neuroscience. The Open University is the awarding institution for the Doctorate of Philosophy degree.
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Location: 2040 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243
Telephone: (941) 752-2949
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