The UK Brain Banks Network
The MRC is leading an initiative to establish an independent and co-ordinated UK network of brain tissue banks. The UK Brain Banks Network will provide high quality brain tissue to scientists and clinicians to carry out cutting edge neurosciences research.
In this section
Brain and the senses - achievements and impact
The Brain: MRC research for lifelong health, publication, 2009
This booklet explores what the brain is, how it works, and how MRC funded research is helping us to understand more about it.
Director appointment
Professor James Ironside (University of Edinburgh) took up post as Director of the network in June 2009. He will run an independently constituted and funded co-ordinating centre, that initially will link MRC-funded brain banks. Brain banks supported through UKCRC partner charity funding will be invited to join the network. In time, membership could include up to 15 banks, each continuing to operate in their relationship with their own funding body.
