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Our ResearchAlzheimer's Disease
The Institute is translating leading Alzheimer’s research into proactive tools for healthier aging through the development of its Brain Reserve Index (BRI) program.
While there has been significant progress in Alzheimer’s research, there is still no cure, and very limited treatment options.
An expanding body of ongoing research consistently demonstrates that lifestyle choices can support brain health and may help reduce risk or delay cognitive decline.
Rooted in scientific data, the BRI Program targets nutrition, movement, and cognitive engagement that can help individuals build habits that strengthen brain resilience.
Gulf War Illness
Our research focuses on understanding how military-related chemical exposures affect the brain and body over time. By studying exposure to toxic chemical mixtures encountered during the 1990–1991 Gulf War, our scientists are uncovering how these exposures disrupt multiple biological systems and contribute to the long-term symptoms experienced by Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI).
This work is guiding the development of novel therapeutic approaches aimed at reducing symptoms, restoring function, and improving quality of life, and has also provided the foundation for our broader exploration of the effects of toxic environmental exposures on human health.
Traumatic Brain Injury
The Institute’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) team were pioneers in understanding the lifelong consequences of TBI and risk for neurological disease.
Our scientists have identified many novel avenues to treat the consequences of TBI and are working to advance those into clinical evaluation.
Red Tide
The Roskamp Institute conducts clinical research to understand how the health of our community’s residents is affected by breathing airborne toxins (known as brevetoxins) which are released during red tide events.
This work is complemented by studies that are examining how brevetoxins behave in the human body and identifying exposure levels that may lead to symptoms.
Together, these efforts support science-based guidance to protect coastal communities in our region and beyond.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by exposure to a severe life threatening traumatic event. PTSD has a significant impact on the mental health of patients.
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