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The Parkinson's UK Brain Bank is the UK's largest brain bank dedicated to Parkinson's.
We collect tissue from people with and without the condition and provide it to researchers in the UK and around the world who are working towards a cure for Parkinson's.
Image right: Dr David Dexter, Scientific Director of the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank
Become a brain donor and help us to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's.
Vital research relies upon the generosity of donors and their families who make the vital gift of brain donation after death.
We've put together a list of the most commonly asked questions and answers that we receive about brain donation.
Or contact the Brain Bank team with your questions directly.
Just one donated brain can be used in up to 50 different research studies.
We supply tissue to researchers investigating Parkinson's in the UK and around the world.
Use tissue from the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank
Jane Asher visits the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank
David Dexter, Scientific Director of the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank, describes the work of the Brain Bank
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If a donor has died or is not expected to live much longer, please call 07659 104537.