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New ethical approval

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...

Manchester Brain Bank on the BBC

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...

Upcoming changes to cost recovery charges

A recent UK Brain Bank Network meeting and review has 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. It has been suggested that a two stage increase will...