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Mental health research has historically excluded BIPOC communities, limiting treatment effectiveness. Philanthropy can help close this gap by supporting inclusive research, community partnerships, and equitable access to care.
Bloomberg’s gift to Johns Hopkins University aims to expand STEM PhD opportunities for underrepresented students. This article explores how philanthropy, funding practices, and institutional culture must evolve to ensure lasting diversity.
During the pandemic, youth faced rising rates of mental health challenges. In partnership with Hopelab, SPARC explored how to reimagine care, reduce stigma, and build a more diverse mental health workforce.
In this report, SPARC highlights how philanthropy can accelerate interdisciplinary science by funding strategies that strengthen collaboration and build a more innovative research workforce.
SPARC’s report outlines how philanthropy can accelerate progress in pediatric preventive care. It provides a framework for advancing science, policy, and investment in prevention.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in research and health systems while demonstrating the power of coordinated investment. SPARC’s report outlines key lessons and four priority areas.
Bipolar disorder research faces shrinking federal support. SPARC’s Giving Smarter Guide shows how philanthropy can drive transformative progress.
Misophonia causes intense emotional and physical reactions to everyday sounds. SPARC’s Giving Smarter Guide outlines how philanthropy can accelerate research and diagnostics.
The biomedical research ecosystem continues to face challenges. SPARC’s Giving Smarter Guide outlines how strategic philanthropy can help strengthen research, support scientists, and build a more equitable system.
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every part of biomedical research. This article explores how philanthropy can help rebuild the research ecosystem by funding recovery efforts, supporting vulnerable scientists, and strengthening institutions.
Therapeutic development relies on collaboration to bring new treatments to patients. The Nonprofits: A Growing Force in Drug Development report explores how nonprofits are accelerating this process and shaping innovative models.
SPARC partnered with the Shanahan Family Foundation to conduct a landscape assessment of Alzheimer’s Disease research and funding patterns, culminating in the development of a Giving Smarter Guide.