My loved one has passed. Who should I contact?
Families should contact the CADRC immediately at the time of death. Our staff will guide you through the next steps [...]
Who pays for transportation and procedure costs?
Costs related to the autopsy and transportation associated with brain donation are covered by the research program. Families are not [...]
Can I be cremated and still donate?
Yes. Cremation is fully compatible with brain donation.
Can I still have an open-casket funeral?
Yes. Brain donation does not interfere with the ability to have an open-casket service.
Are there risks associated with brain donation?
There are no physical risks to the donor. Brain donation takes place after death and does not cause pain or [...]
What happens to the donated tissue?
Donated brain tissue is carefully examined and used for approved research studies aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of [...]
Will brain donation affect my medical care?
No. Participation in the brain donation program does not affect your clinical care, treatment decisions, or relationship with your healthcare [...]
Why does the CADRC have a brain donation program?
Brain donation is essential for confirming diagnoses and advancing scientific understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Studying brain tissue [...]
