Scientific Community
For Researchers
Information on accessing human brain tissue from the Brain Bank India network for scientific research.
Online tissue requests
Use the HBTR Researcher Portal
Create an account to submit a tissue request, upload supporting approvals, save drafts, and track its progress online.
How to Request Tissue
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Create Account
Register with your institutional email and complete your researcher profile.
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Complete Request
Enter project, sample, ethics, and material transfer information online.
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Upload & Submit
Attach the required approvals, review the declaration, and submit the request.
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Track Progress
Follow review and processing updates from your portal dashboard.
Form A — Required Information
- Name of Principal Investigator and affiliations
- Title and summary of the research project
- Funding agency for the project
- Justification for the use of human brain tissue
- Type of sample required (fresh / formalin-fixed / slides / fluids)
- Quantity and units required
- Specific conditions for procurement, processing, and storage
- Clinical details required with the sample
- Institutional Ethics Committee approval status (Yes/No)
Material Transfer Conditions
All tissue transfers are subject to the following conditions, in line with ICMR guidelines:
- Donor identity must not be disclosed (specimens are coded or anonymised)
- Full compliance with applicable State and Ethics Committee regulations
- Material is provided for research purposes only — not for commercial use
- The tissue may NOT be used in human subjects
- Both parties (provider centre and recipient researcher) must sign the Material Transfer Agreement
- An optional transmittal fee may apply for preparation and shipping costs
Need help before applying?
Contact the relevant centre for specimen availability or centre-specific questions.