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Inspiring the Next Generation of Neuroscientists (And Why We Bring Cool Stickers)
The future of neuroscience depends not only on innovative technologies and brilliant minds, but also on one of the most precious resources available to researchers: donated human brain tissue.
Why Is Talking About Brain Donation So Hard? (And Why It’s Worth Having the Conversation)
Talking about brain donation isn't always easy. Even people who feel strongly about contributing to scientific research may hesitate to share their wishes with family and friends.
October 7, 2026Celebrating Ten Years of The Brain Donor Project
Ten years ago on October 1, 2016, we flipped the "on" switch, crossed our fingers, and hoped we were striking the correct tone in inviting people to consider something they likely knew nothing about: donating their brain for neurologic research.
September 8, 2026Why Do We Ask So Many Questions?
If you’ve preregistered to become a brain donor or helped arrange a donation for a loved one, you may have noticed that we ask for a lot of information. Medical history. Diagnoses. Medical records. Participation in research studies or clinical trials. But why?
September 8, 2026Why the CTE Playbook is Incomplete
Extraordinary numbers of NFL football players are likely to have Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), the brain disease that develops from ongoing hits to the head - it could be as high as 97% of all players.
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