The Baszucki Brain Research Fund and the Milken Institute’s Center for Strategic Philanthropy today announced the launch of the Metabolic Mind Award program to recognize champions working at the intersection of metabolism and mental health in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. The focus of this year’s awards will be on ketogenic metabolic therapy for mental health.
The foundation will award one-time awards of $100,000 to up to 10 individuals in recognition of their extraordinary efforts to advance ketogenic metabolic therapy for neuropsychiatric disorders. The award is primarily engaged in treating patients, developing training programs, conducting observational studies, writing, speaking, teaching, storytelling, advocating, and otherwise building awareness about carbohydrate-restricted ketogenic interventions in mental health. Awarded to pioneers in their respective fields.
For decades, mental health clinicians in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry have employed carbohydrate-restricted ketogenic therapies for a wide range of mental health conditions. It works to improve mental health by reprogramming metabolism and restoring balance in the brain, with evidence of
The Baszucki Brain Research Fund recently announced support for clinical and mechanical trials to advance the scientific evidence of ketogenic metabolic therapy for depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. With its new Metabolic Mind Award program, the Baszucki Brain Research Fund will support individuals who are promoting these strong and powerful competencies outside of academic research. Available now Interventions for mental health.
Jan Ellison Bazucki founded the Bazucki Brain Research Fund with her husband, David Bazucki, founder and CEO of Roblox Corporation.
Our own family journeys attest to the profound impact of notable individuals paving the way for the widespread adoption of ketogenic metabolic therapy for mental illness. We are delighted to be honored for their efforts to create a multiplier effect that has the power to transform the lives of millions of people struggling. ”
Jan Ellison Bazucki, Bazuckey Brain Research Fund
The Metabolic Mind Award program is designed to complement the Baszucki Family Foundation’s existing academic research grant program. While some winners are expected to be affiliated with research centers, the Metabolic Mind Awards are specifically designed to reward efforts that go beyond academic research. We are looking for award submissions from individuals around the world. Applications with collaborators and applications from groups will not be accepted. Eligible recipients include, but are not limited to, educators, clinicians, advocates, and authors.
The application deadline is September 12, 2022. Winners will be announced in Fall 2022. For inquiries, please contact [email protected]
