Howard University
Partner Since 2022
Toffler Scholar Program
Building on a tradition of research since 1867, Howard University has become the first HBCU to partner with the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust — expanding support for scientific investigation at its institution. The College of Medicine at Howard leads the way in examining health disparities among people of color.
The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust connects visionary investors with research projects that tackle humanity’s most pressing health problems. Funds administered through the Toffler Scholars program advance promising medical discoveries. Together, the Trust and its university partners seek lasting positive impact for society.
Scholars
Xiping Zhan
Jahn O’Neil
Toffler Scholar Spotlights
Get an in-depth look at some of our previous and current Toffler Scholars.
Dr. Xiping Zhan
Xiping Zhan is the inaugural scholar at Howard University, earning the award in 2022. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics. His lab studies the basic components of the brain involved in multisensory integration in the auditory system, neurotoxicity, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Zhan is currently launching research to explore the various and intricate aspects of neurological disorders in mouse models and human patients.
Shape the Future by Funding a Toffler Scholar
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