Brain Tissue Donation Program
| General Information | The Brain Behavior Center of the University of Pennsylvania has been
studying the changes that occur in the brain with psychiatric illness
and during the aging process for over a decade. Due to the importance
and success of this work, the Brain Tissue Donation Program has been continually
supported by the National Institutes of Health.
The purpose of this program is to better understand how psychiatric illnesses and the aging process affect the anatomy and chemistry of the brain. For example, recent studies of brain tissue obtained at autopsy from individuals with schizophrenia have identified a number of structural and molecular changes in their brains. As we discover what these changes are, we will make progress towards new and better ways to prevent and treat these brain disorders.
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| Brain Tissue for Scientific Research | We invite you to participate in our study of brain and behavior in healthy people and in people who have a brain disorder. The donation of brain tissue for research is a precious and special gift. By making a donation you will increase our understanding of how the brain works and help identify the causes of brain disorders. Future generations will benefit from this generous gift, as research will lead to more successful treatment and prevention of brain disorders. |
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| Making a Donation |
EligibilityFor our current research study, we accept brain tissue donations from any individual 18 years or older living within a 3-hour drive of Philadelphia, who meets at least one of the following criteria:
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| Learn More | Click here to learn about the two
types of brain donation and to read some
Frequently Asked Questions. |