Biospecimen Donation, Brain Diseases, Brain Injury
Conditions
Keywords
donate, biobank, brain, biospecimen, Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Huntington's Disease
Brief summary
Millions of persons are affected by brain diseases. The CereBank will be used to support research studies aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases. Brain diseases can be inherited; developed due to diseases or aging; or can be due to trauma. The Central Florida does not have a brain biobank to meet the needs of research. Therefore, it is necessary for the University of Central Florida to establish a brain biobank.
Detailed description
The purpose of the University of Central CereBank is to be a brain repository to support the research of the faculty of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. These research studies aim at improving the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases, such as dementia, to advance medicine. The donated brains will be used for research and educational purposes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Central Florida
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Be 18 years or older. * Able to provide informed consent. Persons who are unable to provide an informed consent will need a Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) to sign the informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* minors (under age 18). * prisoners. * pregnant women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt of donated brain tissue and biospecimens for research and educational purposes | 75 years | The UCF CereBank will be used to support research studies aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases. Brain diseases can be inherited; developed due to diseases or aging; or can be due to trauma. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactBritney-Ann Wray, BS, CTBS, CCRP
Outcome results
None listed