How to Register to be a Brain Donor

Step 1

Discuss your interest in becoming a donor with your family members and/or legal representative.
Step 2

Arrange to meet with Brain Bank personnel to learn more about brain donation over a video call or in-person.
Step 3

Complete Informed Consent Form to register as a Brain Donor & receive a Donor Card with an emergency 24-hour hotline.

What to Do When a Registered Brain Donor Passes Away

Brain and spinal cord tissues deteriorate very rapidly, so we aim to collect tissue optimally within 24 hours after death.

We also accept donated tissue up to 48 hours after death, but if there is a prolonged delay between death and brain retrieval of over 48 hours, the tissues would no longer suitable for research.

Since it is vital that we are contacted as soon as possible after death, pledged donors should ensure that their next-of-kin or legal representatives are aware of their wish to donate their brain. The brain retrieval process that we follow is described below:

Notification of Death

Next-of-kin should contact Brain Bank on the 24-hour emergency number as soon as possible.
Transportation of Body

Brain Bank's engaged Casket Company will transport the donor's body from place of death to site of tissue retrieval.
Tissue Retrieval

Tissue retrieval occurs at SGH Academia. An incision is made at the back of the head, and the procedure typically takes about 3 hours.
Return of Body

Once brain retrieval is complete, Brain Bank Coordinator will ensure the body is returned to the family for the funeral arrangements.

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