Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 8, 2023

 Contact: Carter Weinhofer, Public Relations Intern

                     cmweinho@eckerd.edu

TBRI Needs YOUR help to further crucial research

Tampa, Fla.– Do you want the chance to get on the ground floor of innovative research right here in the Tampa Bay Area? Do you want to find out more about what Tampa Bay Research Institute (TBRI) is working on? Join us on March 28 at Carillon Hilton for our Annual Community Reception!

 Since 1981, TBRI has been conducting valuable research into possible connections between viruses and cancers, and the possible impacts that intervention of natural product-based therapeutics could have. The institute is invested in researching an extract from pine cones that has been said to significantly aid in managing symptoms of chronic illnesses. Researchers at the institute have been able to isolate the molecules most linked to the therapeutic attributes, thus advancing our stage of research. Through this work, the institute is also able to provide valuable hands-on experience to local college students interested in the biomedical field. 

At this year’s reception, TBRI is seeking to not only inform you on recent findings but also to ask for your support. Excitingly, the institute is ready to begin pre-clinical trials, which is also one of the more expensive parts of research. About $1 million will be needed each year for at least 4-5 years to continue through this phase of potentially groundbreaking research. 

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Please join us on March 28 to hear about TBRI’s innovative research, and consider making a donation to help the institute continue into the next phase of research. We will also be holding a silent auction at the reception in efforts to raise funds for this research!