Brain bank earns 7% interest!

Brain bank earns 7% interest

We are pleased to report that already 656 Australians with MS have consented to become brain donors in the future. A further 900 people have registered their interest and received consent packs.

The total of 1,556 represents an incredible 7% of the approximate 21,000 People with MS (PwMS) in Australia. This demonstrates the determination of PwMS to contribute to finding a cure. We need to continue to register donors so that MS researchers can conduct ground-breaking research to find the cause and a cure for MS.

Having an MS specific brain bank allows MSRA to stimulate MS research here in Australia. In the UK, the MS Brain Bank has brought outstanding growth in the research being conducted. There has been a trajectory in scientific studies using donated brain tissue and over 175 scientific publications resulting from generous brain tissue donations received since establishment in 1998. If we can follow their lead, the future is bright at the brain bank.

If you wish to register as a brain and tissue donor please phone 1300 672 265, email msrabrainbank@msra.org.au or register online to receive your consent pack.