Geographic Restrictions
No. Some difficulty obtaining tissue from Hawaii and Alaska

Preexisting Patient or Study Participant Restrictions
No

Other Restrictions
The hard exclusion for donation criteria include Prion diseases, HIV, active Hep C, and significant strokes.

Tissue Use Restrictions
Tissues donated to this brain bank are restricted for research purposes.

Fees
No fees to the donor.

How to Register
Prospective donors and their families can register with the program here: hbtrc.mclean.harvard.edu/brain-donation/registeronline   

The registration is non-binding and provides us with some basic information which is always helpful during times of high stress when a loved one passes.