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June 21, 2024

Oldest Man in U.S. Dies at 110 — Now Scientists Will Study His Brain

June 17, 2024

Man who died at 110 was ‘always inquisitive.’

June 12, 2024

Morrie Markoff, Listed as Oldest Man in the U.S., Dies at 110

June 10, 2024

Column: He was the oldest man in the U.S., and his loving caretaker was with him to the end

June 7, 2024

Why You Might Want to Donate Your Brain to Science

So many Americans don’t realize the critical need for donated brain tissue to advance neuroscience research. Learn more about why this resource is needed, how The Brain Donor Project was formed, and why science needs all of us. NextAvenue Article.

March 17, 2024

Brain Donation with Bridgette Hurt of Real Talk Radio

Tish Hevel and Patroski Lawson, Founder of Black Men inBioTech, speak with Radio host Bridgette Hurt about the importance of brain donation on Real Talk Radio

March 13, 2024

Promoting Brain Donation with Angie Austin News Radio

Tish Hevel and Patroski Lawson, Founder of Black Men inBioTech, speak with Radio host Angie Austin about the importance of brain donation

February 2, 2024

These Sisters Help Families Donate Brains to Science

Tish Hevel and sister Annie McManis discuss BDP with Brain & Life magazine.

January 8, 2024

Brain Donor Project: Leave a Precious Gift

Tish Hevel and the story behind the Brain Donor Project, featured in Alzheimer's Today magazine.

October 16, 2023

Researchers search for people to pre-register donating their brain

Researchers are looking for people who are willing to pre-register donating their brains.

May 16, 2024

Making a Lasting Impact with The Brain Donor Project’s Tish Hevel

Tish Hevel, founder of The Brain Donor Project, speaks with Brain & Life podcast host Dr. Katy Peters about the importance of brain donation.

April 2, 2024

Discussing the Importance of Brain Donation on The Dr. Pat Show

Tish Hevel and Patroski Lawson, Founder of Black Men in BioTech, speak with Dr. Pat of The Dr. Pat Show about the importance of brain donation.

April 2, 2024

Diversity in Neuroscience Research with Audrey Adams on Talk! With Audrey

Tish Hevel and Patroski Lawson, Founder of Black Men in BioTech, speak with Audrey Adams, host of the Talk! With Audrey radio show, about the importance of diversity in neuroscience research and brain donation.

March 20, 2023

Webinar – Perspectives in FTD Research: Brain Donation – Who, What, When and Why

Brain donation is crucial in advancing the science of FTD. But navigating the donation process can be complicated. How does a person donate their brain, and to whom?

February 9, 2023

Video: Dementia Action Alliance – Organ Donor Does Not Mean Brain Donor – What You Need to Know

Tish Hevel with host Laurie Scherrer discuss why brain donation is important and how to donate your brain. Signing as an organ donor does not donate your brain. This simple process can help the neurological science field in so many ways.

November 18, 2022

Podcast: Coming Home Well – Sgt. Cody Bates: The Importance of his Pledge for Brain Donation

Tish Hevel talks with Sgt. Thomas Cody Bank on his commitment to donate his brain for neuroscience research.

October 6, 2022

Podcast: Behind the Service – Semper Fi and America’s Fund on Brain Donation

Tish is joined today by Suzanne Waddingham, a registered nurse with the Semper Fi & America's Fund Visiting Nurse Program, to discuss brain donation.

September 16, 2022

Podcast: Coming Home Well – Gunny’s Warriors: Medical Hardships of War and Importance of Brain Donation

Tish talks with Tim Voss of Gunny's Warriors about his head trauma and medical issues he struggles with from being in service.

August 25, 2022

Podcast: Do Good Better – Advancing Science through Brain Donation – The Brain Donor Project

The Brain Donor Project exists to increase brain donation to advance science, leading to the treatment and cure of neurological, neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. They're here to increase awareness for and simplify the process of brain donation.

August 12, 2022

Podcast: Coming Home Well – GySgt. Ryan Pieraccini (USMC Retired) Creating His Legacy

Tish Hevel, Founder & CEO of the Brain Donor Project, is joined by Jan and Mike Pieraccini (founders of Gunny’s Warriors) to talk about their son Ryan’s wishes to create his legacy by donating his brain to research.