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Parkinson's UK Brain Bank

Dr David Dexter, Scientific Director, with placard 'We're the largest Brain Bank dedicated to Parkinson's in the UK'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

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.

Brain donation - your questions answered

Slides showing brain slicesWe'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.




Providing tissue to researchers

Researcher Dr Ashwani Jha with placard 'Use our brain tissue. Find a cure'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

Watch our videos

WatchJane Asher visits the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank

WatchDavid Dexter, Scientific Director of the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank, describes the work of the Brain Bank

Contact the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank

General enquiries:

24-hour emergency contact:

If a donor has died or is not expected to live much longer, please call 07659 104537.