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Edinburgh Brain and Tissue Bank

The Edinburgh Brain and Tissue Bank collects and stores tissue from people with various neurological illnesses and diseases. Donated tissue is made available to researchers who are working towards finding treatments and cures for these diseases.

About the Brain and Tissue Bank

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Why build a brain bank?

Information for potential donors

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What to do if you are considering donating tissue to the Edinburgh Brain and Tissue Bank after your death.

Information for researchers

researcher at a microscope
How researchers can access brain and tissue bank samples.

Brain Bank management

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Location, management and oversight of the brain bank.