New ethical approval
We, at Manchester Brain Bank, are pleased to inform you that the Newcastle and North Tyneside 1 Research Ethics Committee has issued a favourable opinion for our new Brain Bank ethics (24/NE/0201). This runs for five years between 24th October 2024 and 24th October...
Over 190 people joined Proteintech and Manchester Brain Bank for an immunohistochemistry technical webinar
Proteintech recently hosted the immunohistochemistry (IHC) experts from Manchester Brain Bank! Post-mortem tissue IHC often has issues due to inconsistent sample handling, long-term storage, and artefacts to name but a few. Different tissue types also have their own...
Changes to cost recovery tariffs
Last year, the UK Brain Bank Network recommended that all UK Brain Banks increase cost recovery tariffs to help support the banks long term given the rising costs that we are all experiencing. In April 2023 we raised the cost recovery tariffs by 10%. In line with...
Brains for Dementia Research Manchester event
On Wednesday 4th October, Manchester Brain Bank hosted a Brains for Dementia Research (BDR) engagement event.Speakers at the event included Dr Sarah Ryan from The University of Manchester and BDR participants Judith and Bridget. Manchester Brain Bank Coordinator,...
The ME Association announces new post-mortem research partnership with Manchester Brain Bank
We're delighted to announce a new post-mortem research tissue programme between the ME association and the Manchester Brain Bank. The ME Association Ramsay Research Fund will be funding detailed examinations of the brain, spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion in at...
Alzheimer’s Research UK and supporters visit Manchester Brain Bank
This year, to mark World Alzheimer's Day (21st September 2023), we hosted a visit from Simon McDermott (Regional Fundraising Officer for Alzheimer's Research UK) and staff/supporters from Simple Life Homes. Our guests enjoyed presentations from the Brain Bank team and...
Manchester Brain Bank on the BBC
Roger Johnson and his team at the BBC recently paid a visit to Manchester Brain Bank to discuss our new collection of brain donations from individuals who passed away with a brain tumour and to highlight the use of such donations in future neuro-oncology research. The...
Meet the team: Yvonne Davidson
Yvonne Davidson is a Research Technician at the Manchester Brain Bank. Read about Yvonne and her role in the Brain Bank’s activities.
Meet the team: James Minshull
James Minshull is a Senior Research Technician at the Manchester Brain Bank. Read about James and his role in the Brain Bank’s activities.
Meet the team: Phillip Tinkler
Phillip (Phil) Tinkler is the Manchester Brain Bank Coordinator. Read about Phil and his role in the Brain Bank’s activities.
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