Wanted: All Brains

Scientists study the brains of people who had mental illnesses or neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease) and compare them to the brains of people who did not. This type of research contributes to advances in knowledge about mental illnesses – which translates into improved treatments and better prevention methods.

Brain donation is a precious and ultimate gift that advances scientific research and gives hope to future generations. Scientists need both the brains of people that had mental illness and those that did not. Healthy brains are used for comparison purposes.

Brain donation is not covered on the sticker on the back of your RAMQ card. It is also not covered when you donate your body to a university.

If you would like to make the ultimate gift and donate your brain to be used by researchers unlocking the mysteries of mental and neurological disorders, please call: 514 761-6131, and press O to ask for the brain bank or go online to: www.douglas.qc.ca/brain-bank