Donor Story - Phillip and Patricia Frost

The Advances of Scripps

Miami physician, businessman, and philanthropist Phillip Frost and his wife, Patricia Frost, an ardent supporter of education and the arts, have donated $1 million to Scripps Florida.

In recognition of the Frosts' donation, the foyer of the building that houses laboratories for a key component of Scripps Florida research — making strategic scientific discoveries, then accelerating their development into new drugs and treatments to improve human health — has been named the Frost Lobby, announced Scripps Research President Richard A. Lerner, M.D.

"The Scripps Research Institute deserves our full support," said Phillip Frost. "By minimizing the bureaucratic aspects of advanced medical research, Scripps President Dr. Richard Lerner has attracted an unequalled group of scientists who will continue to be responsible for many of the advances in this century."

"Phil's experience as an entrepreneur and his history of success in drug development have made him a very valuable member of our Board of Trustees as we've expanded our operations from California to Florida," said Lerner. "Now, his and Patricia's generosity will further enable us to make Scripps Florida the center of a vibrant biomedical and biotech community in the state."