Impact
Dr. Julia TCW: Impact update
Solving humanity’s greatest challenges requires bold, visionary researchers who look beyond the traditional confines of science and medicine to create new possibilities. Karen Toffler Charitable Trust fuels the work of these pioneers through our future-focused framework — one that hinges on early-stage research, high-impact ideas, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. Due to the nascent stages of their…
Read MoreCelebrating 2021 and All the Milestones to Come
We are both inspired and humbled by what we were able to accomplish in 2021. The progress we’ve made to date well exceeds the already-ambitious goals we set for ourselves; and you—our generous community of partners, advocates, and champions—continue to overwhelm us with your support and kindness. Together, we continue to create new possibilities for…
Read MoreDr. Vijaya Kolachalama: Six-Month Update
Dr. Vijaya Kolachalama and each member of his team earned Toffler Scholar Awards in 2021 at Boston University. They are studying how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to provide accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders. Earlier this summer, we published a piece about Dr. Kolachalama and the groundbreaking research that he…
Read MoreOver $1,000,000 Invested to Date to Advance Breakthrough Medical Research
The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust (KTCT) is proud to announce that our latest round of investments brings our total support of early-stage research to more than $1,000,000. In less than five years, the Toffler Scholar Program and our other funding initiatives have provided research grants, network support, and more for those whose work is changing…
Read MoreThe Karen Toffler Charitable Trust Commits $330,000 to Help Advance Vital Early-Stage Medical Research
Los Angeles, CA, October 7, 2020 The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust (KTCT) today announced that it has committed $330,000 to continue its support of transformative medical research. The funding is primarily being allocated through the Toffler Scholar Program to support researchers at six universities. Funds also will be directed toward research organizations working in the…
Read MoreThe Karen Toffler Charitable Trust Launches to Solve the Funding and Support Gap for Early-stage Medical Research
The Trust honors the legacy of Alvin and Heidi Toffler by supporting future-focused medical research Los Angeles, CA, June 18, 2020 — The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust (KTCT) is pleased to announce the public launch of its newly expanded organization. This evolution positions the nonprofit to provide financial and network support for university researchers innovating…
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