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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
48.191
State Project Title:
Alzheimer's Research Project Using Exablate Neuro Focused Ultrasound
Agency:
Department of Education and Commissioner of Education
Program:
Board of Governors
Budget Entity:
48900300
Specific Appropriation:
GAA Line #157; $2,106,907.00; FY 2026-27
Appropriation Category:
109680
Related CFDA Code:
Authorization:
Section 287.057 F.S.; Chapter 2025-198, Laws of Florida
Objectives:
This is a collaboration between the Board of Governors, select universities and eligible hospitals on a program to advance the science of treating Alzheimer's Disease through clinical research.  The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of blood brain barrier disruption to facilitate immune system activity in treatment of patients with probable Alzheimer's disease.
Types Of Assistance:
Grants
Applicant Type:
Local Government
Restrictions:
Funds will only be granted to qualifying university institutions and hospitals that are utilizing a private contribution from Insightec of an exablate neuro focused ultrasound low frequency machine.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
There were pre-existing discussions and site visits with universities that were interested in the research program.
Application Procedures:
After the 2022 GAA was signed by the Governor, contact was made with the interested universities that had an existing relationship with hospitals willing to participate in the Alzheimer's Research Project Using Exablate Neuro Focused Ultrasound.
Award Procedures:
University sites will be selected in accordance with Insightec policies and FDA regulations; all sights receiving funds will be located in Florida.  
Deadlines:
The awards will be processed once the Clinical Research Agreement, Placement Agreement, and Memorandum of Understanding are signed and submitted by each participating university and hospital.
Other:
Clinical Research Agreements between Insightec and Universities will contain customary provisions related to compliance with FDA regulation, publications, invention ownership, liability, confidentiality and other matters including:

Publications ¿ Encouraged, but subject to committee review (as study is multi-site) and completion of relevant regulatory or patent filings.

Clinical Data and Invention Ownership ¿ by Insightec as sponsor, with a license to the University for academic, non-commercial use.
Information Contact:
Heidie Bryant
Board of Governors
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: 850-245-0466
Email: Heidie.Bryant@flbog.edu
Web Address:
Flblog.com
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