University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute

“The creation of the Toffler Scholar Program allows us to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments that our graduate students make in neuroscience research, education and outreach within the scientific community and to the local public. Our Toffler Scholars are pursuing research that has advanced our understanding of therapeutic tools for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, and lysosomal storage diseases. Their outreach activities can be seen throughout the community as they speak to children from kindergarten through high school and often continue these efforts by mentoring undergraduates in the laboratory setting. Funding from the Toffler Trust both rewards and enables our outstanding next generation in neuroscience.”