Updates & Insights

Tambourine ALS Breakthrough Research Fund Informational Session Cycle 1, 2023

Driving Foundational Progress in Bipolar Research

Awareness of mental health has grown rapidly, yet conditions like bipolar disorder remain poorly understood and difficult to treat. BD² is working to uncover the genetic and biological factors behind these illnesses.

Systemic Innovation that Drives Rare Disease Research Can Benefit Everyone

Rare diseases impact millions of people around the world, yet treatments remain limited and progress is slow. This article explores how philanthropy is helping drive breakthroughs, build collaborations, and create models that could reshape the entire medical research ecosystem.

Meeting the Need for Equitable and Inclusive Biomedical Research Around the Globe

Precision medicine is transforming health care, but uneven representation in genetic research limits its reach and equity. This session explores how global collaboration, inclusive infrastructure, and philanthropic investment can ensure that precision medicine benefits all populations.

Baszucki Brain Research Fund and the Milken Institute Announce Metabolic Mind Award Annual Recipients

The Baszucki Brain Research Fund and the Milken Institute announced the annual recipients of the 2022 Metabolic Mind Awards, which reward clinicians for their work in advancing Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for mental disorders. 

Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibody Screening Implementation Roadmap

Type 1 diabetes has no cure, but early screening can improve outcomes. Supported by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, this SPARC report outlines a roadmap to implement widespread T1D autoantibody screening.

Type 1 Diabetes Autoantibody Screening Implementation Roadmap: 2022 Report Update

SPARC released an updated road map for implementing T1D autoantibody screening, highlighting progress, ongoing challenges, and opportunities for collaboration to expand screening in the general population.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Giving Smarter Guide

SPARC and Tambourine Philanthropies partnered to analyze ALS funding and research. This guide pinpoints where focused philanthropy can accelerate progress.

Sarcoidosis Case Study

Sarcoidosis is a complex, underfunded disease. In partnership with the Ann Theodore Foundation, SPARC launched the Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative to accelerate research, foster collaboration, and drive progress.

Unlocking Bipolar Disorder with Innovative Research Strategies

Bipolar disorder is complex and poorly understood, but large-scale collaborative research backed by philanthropy could transform care and treatment.

Technology Disruptors Set Their Sights on Philanthropy and Science

Dave Baszucki, co-founder of the Baszucki Group, was featured on this panel along with Cara Altimus, managing director, SPARC, where leaders shared how they have shaped their philanthropic giving for science by leveraging insights from their success in business.

Roadmap for Investment in Dementia Care

SPARC’s report outlines how philanthropy can accelerate progress in pediatric preventive care across conditions. It provides a framework for advancing science, policy, and investment in prevention to improve lifelong health outcomes.