Parkinson's UK Brain Bank
The Parkinson's UK Brain Bank is the world's only brain bank solely dedicated to Parkinson's research.
About the brain bank
The Brain Bank, based at Imperial College London, collects precious tissue from people with and without Parkinson's who have decided to leave their brains to Parkinson's research.
The tissue is supplied to researchers studying Parkinson's all over the world. This research could lead to treatments, a cure and life for everyone affected by Parkinson's improving.
Why brain donation is important
Research made possible through the donation of brain tissue has already led to major advances in our understanding of Parkinson's, and resulted in new treatments being developed and tested.
Future donations could lead to discoveries which help us find a cure and improve the lives of the 145,000 people living with Parkinson's in the UK.
Donating your brain for research is not an easy decision and we are extremely grateful to the donors and their families who have chosen to do this.
The Parkinson's UK Brain Bank
Watch this short film to find out more about the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank.
More about the Brain Bank
To register as a donor, fill out the forms below and return them to the Parkinson's UK Brain Bank team by post or email. You must be based in the UK to sign up.
Contact the Brain Bank
If you have any questions or need to get in touch with the Brain Bank please contact the team directly:
By email: [email protected]
By phone: 020 7594 9732
By post: Parkinson's UK Brain Bank, Centre for Neuroscience, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, 160 Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN