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Australian Sports Brain Bank
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The mission of the Australian Sports Brain Bank (ASBB) is to use expert diagnostic neuropathology and research to understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other brain conditions linked to repetitive head injuries in sports and other areas. We provide accurate diagnoses to families and loved ones and use donor tissue for biomedical research into CTE and other brain disorders.
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Australian Veterans Brain Bank
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The Australian Veterans Brain Bank (AVBB) is partnered with the National Centre for Veterans Healthcare at Concord Hospital. It focuses on research into brain disorders in Australian Defence Force Veterans. We accept donations from both serving and ex-serving ADF members, with or without known or suspected brain disorders.
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Sydney Brain Tumour Bank
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People with a brain tumour often have surgery to remove the tumour or biopsy (study tissue) for correct diagnosis. Those undergoing neurosurgery can donate their excess tissue not needed for diagnostic purposes to help research the biology of the brain tumours and other brain diseases.
For more information, please contact Dr Laveniya Satgunaseelan.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Australia Brain Bank
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The MS Australia Brain Bank supports MS research by providing high-quality, well-characterised MS tissue to researchers. This helps in investigating the cause of and developing a cure for MS. Registered MS Brain Donors and their families are kept informed about the latest MS research progress.
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Neurological Brain Bank
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The Neurological Brain Bank accepts whole brain donations for research on any brain disease. Donations are welcome from anyone, with or without a known or suspected brain disorder.
For more information, please contact SLHD-BrainBank@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
