Timothy says, “As a young man growing up in Goleta, I truly never dreamed that I would be given such amazing opportunities in life. Somewhere along the way, someone in Santa Barbara believed in me, and I want to thank them for that faith and express my sincere gratitude for giving of themselves to afford me a singular opportunity.”

Now, Timothy is a doctor who is very involved in clinical research and has extensive experience running clinical trials.  He has published original articles on Multiple Sclerosis relating to the safety of therapeutics and the clinical predictors within the early stages of the disease. Tim’s research interests are focused on improving patient outcomes and the development of novel therapeutics in treatment. Aside from research, Dr. West has a great passion for teaching and he frequently participates in patient education programs.

The students of Santa Barbara County have a lot to offer. That’s why the Scholarship Foundation continues to inspire, encourage, and support them in their pursuit of college, graduate, and vocational education through financial aid advising and the granting of scholarships.