Why Donate? Why might a person choose to become an organ donor for research? Some individuals suffering from a neurological disorder, might like the opportunity to aid research that will help others with the same condition. This desire to help others especially applies to those with inherited neurological disorders. People with inherited disorders frequently want to help researchers find new ways of preventing or treating the disease so that their children or grandchildren may be spared. Another benefit of organ donation is that, upon request, the family will receive a copy of the microscopic examination of the donated tissue which will [...]

Why Choose HBSFRC? The Human Brain and Spinal Fluid Resource Center (HBSFRC) is a brain bank for neuroscientists. The Center collects, stores, and distributes the highest quality of pre- and post-mortem tissues, including brain, spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, blood cells and urine, to be used by scientific investigators of neurological and psychiatric diseases. The most vital part of the HBSFRC is the Brain Donor Program. Volunteers and patients who elect to become donors support scientists in their pursuit of improving human health by granting them the opportunity to conduct life-saving research.

Gift of Hope The Gift of Hope brain donor program is a resource for individuals and their families who wish to make arrangements for brain donation prior to their death. Choosing to become a donor ahead of time is the best way to ensure a smooth donation process. However, the decision to donate may be made at, or immediately after, the time of death. Unlike general donor programs, the Center offers donors the opportunity to aid research in the disease they are afflicted with. As a result of the precious gift of brain donation, hundreds of scientific articles have been published. [...]