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Several research institutions need Parkinson brains. Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, needs Parkinson brain tissue. Johns Hopkins is one of the original three "Centers of Excellence" to receive funding under the Udall Act. The government can provide help in the form of dollars, but it is up to us to supply research subjects and brain tissue, etc. Brain tissue may be contributed by pre-arrangement with Lisette Bunting, R.N., M.Sc.N,. Research Nurse / Program Coordinator Neuropsychiatry & Memory Group Parkinson's Diserase Research Center Osler 320 600 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore MD 21287-5371 1-410-614-1242 1-410-614-3676 (fax) [log in to unmask] There is no cost to the brain donor or family. Costs to transport the deceased to and from the Johns Hopkins Autopsy Center are covered for those who die within two hours distance of Johns Hopkins, For those who die outside the Baltimore area, arrangements will be made with a local medical facility to harvest the needed tissue. Generally, there are many years between the initial donation decision and death. If arrangements for a brain donation have been made early and carefully and if family members are aware of the decision, this precious donation can occur without difficulty or stress. Medical records relative to Parkinson's disease generated during life are a necessity. I am a donor. Will Johnnston A.P.D.A. DelMarVA Chapter Pres. 4049 Oakland School Road Salisbury MD 21804 USA 410-543-0110 ---------- From: Eldon Green <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: BRAIN BANK Date: Sunday, November 07, 1999 9:15 AM If I remember correctly, and that in it's self can be a problem, there was talk of establishing a "Brain Bank" for Parkies' brains when we have no further use for them. This was for research purposes. Did this ever get going and if so can someone give me the details? I coordinate a Parkie Support Group in Sun City Center Florida and we thought we would give our member an opportunity to donate their brains and any other bits and pieces that could be used, to science. Eldon Green Tampa Bay, Florida