Michigan Brain Bank

The Brain Bank of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center (MADC) is a research facility designed to support investigation of the causes of dementing disorders. Our primary mission is to provide researchers studying Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders with access to well characterized human brain tissue. To optimize research, the Brain Bank assists in the collection and storage of brain tissue from individuals who have been followed in research studies at the University of Michigan and other centers. We are fortunate to have the participation of many generous patients and families who have made the commitment to donate brains. The most useful tissue for research comes from individuals with extensive clinical information, usually from participation in clinical research projects. Tissues stored in the MADC Brain Bank are extensively characterized by experienced pathologists and available to scientists on request. The tissues have been used by numerous scientists here and at other centers in the USA.

For further information, please contact Arijit Bhaumik at (734) 936-8281 or arijit@umich.edu.

Brain Autopsy Program