What are we about:

The Human Brain and Spinal Fluid Resource Center (Center) was established in 1961 to provide a vital service to neuroscientists. The Center collects, cryogenically stores, and distributes donated tissue to research scientists around the world. Collection occurs through our "Gift of Hope" anatomical donor program which accepts tissue donation from people with neurological/psychiatric disorders. These disorders include Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, neuro-AIDS and many others as well as individuals without neurological/psychiatric disorders. By arranging to donate tissue after death, you are giving a priceless gift to humanity.

The  Center is a consortium of three banks, the Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Bank , the Multiple Sclerosis Human Neurospecimen Bank , and the Human Neurospecimen Banks for HIV . Due to sponsorships by National Institutes of Neurological Disease & Stroke, National Institute of Mental Health, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Research and Development Service, the Center has been able to provide an invaluable service to society.

Answers to many frequently asked questions about the Center can be viewed here. Information about our "Gift of Hope" anatomical donor program is also available. For further information, please contact us. The Center's professional staff is available to answer any questions about the resources.

email brainbnk@ucla.edu or call (310) 268-3536 or fax (310) 268-4768.

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST

EMERGENCY 24 hour pager (310) 636-5199

Coordinator: brainbnk@ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 268-3536 Fax: (310) 268-4768

Co-Director: Rashed M. Nagra, Ph.D. RMNbbank@ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 268-3648

Founding Director:Wallace W. Tourtellotte, M.D.,Ph.D. wtourtel@ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 268-4638