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University of Pittsburgh Neurodegenerative Brain Bank

Location

Pittsburgh, PA
USA

Phone Number

412-624-9415

Website

www.neuro.pathology.pitt.edu/brain-bank

Geographic Restrictions
Cases are limited to <2 hour driving distance from the brain bank, on occasion up to 4 hours. Beyond that distance, the brain bank staff try to identify local facilities for brain removal and have the tissue shipped to us.

Preexisting Patient or Study Participant Restrictions
Preexisting patients preferred, but not required.

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

Fees
No fees

How to Register
Please email brainbank@pitt.edu