The quality of cerebral tissues that come from the Douglas – Bell Canada Brain Bank has enabled many scientists throughout the world to discover new data that has helped improve treatment of various brain diseases.

The Douglas – Bell Canada Brain Bank has almost 3000 human brain specimens. Established in 1980, it is the oldest brain bank in Canada, and one of the two largest reserves of autopsied brains in the country.

In April, Naguib Mechawar, PhD, Director of the Quebec Brain Bank, took part in a report that aired on Daily Planet, the daily science show of Discovery Channel Canada. The Daily Planet team came to Montreal to film at the Douglas Institute. The r

Shortage of brains - Brain donation is essential to research in schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s Disease and multiple sclerosis.

How is the brain tissue used?

What type of research will be conducted with tissue?

Is brain donation limited to people suffering from mental illness?

Will the donor's information be kept confidential?

Where, When and How does the removal take place?

How will results obtained with tissue be communicated?