Sarasota, FL - The Roskamp Institute has been awarded a $43,000 programmatic grant to support research focused on developing treatments and potential cures for neurodegenerative diseases. The funding for this project is provided in part by the Dr. Jerry Osterweil Fund and the Verna L. Grauel Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The grant will support ongoing scientific research dedicated to advancing our understanding of brain health, neurodegeneration, and neurological disease. This work will help drive the development of innovative therapies and interventions that have the potential to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by a variety of neurological conditions.
“We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Dr. Jerry Osterweil Fund, and the Verna L. Grauel Fund for their investment in our mission,” said Dr. Fiona Crawford, Co-Founder and CEO of The Roskamp Institute. “This support enables our researchers to continue advancing discoveries that deepen our understanding of brain health and neurological disease while laying the groundwork for new therapeutic possibilities.”
Neurodegenerative diseases continue to affect millions of individuals and families worldwide, creating an urgent need for new treatment options and improved understanding of disease progression. Through this research, The Roskamp Institute remains committed to translating scientific discoveries into practical solutions that promote brain health, healthy aging, and improved quality of life.
About The Roskamp Institute
Founded in 2003, The Roskamp Institute is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing brain health through innovative research into neurological diseases and disorders. The Institute's research includes Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, Gulf War illness, and the impacts of red tide. Throughout this work, the Institute has remained focused on one goal: improving brain health and promoting healthy aging for individuals and families in the community and beyond.
About the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a public charity founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council as a resource for caring individuals and the causes they support, enabling them to make a charitable impact on the community. With assets of $605 million in more than 1,600 charitable funds, the Community Foundation awarded grants and scholarships totaling $44.7 million last year in the areas of education, the arts, health and human services, civic engagement, animal welfare and the environment. Since its founding, the Community Foundation has been able to grant $542 million to nonprofits in our community thanks to the generosity of charitable individuals, families and businesses. For more information, visit cfsarasota.org or call 941-955-3000.
