For Researchers
Information on accessing human brain tissue from the Brain Bank India network for scientific research.
Researcher Portal — Coming Soon
Our online researcher portal for submitting tissue requests, tracking applications, and browsing our centralised specimen catalogue is currently under construction. Until it launches, please contact your relevant centre directly using the information below.
How to Request Tissue
Prepare Form A
Complete the tissue request form with your project details, PI information, and specific tissue requirements.
Ethics Approval
Obtain Institutional Human Tissue Use / Ethics Committee approval at your institution.
Submit to Centre
Send your completed Form A and ethics approval to your preferred centre's contact email.
Processing & Dispatch
The centre reviews your request and dispatches approved tissue specimens with accompanying clinical data.
Form A — Required Information
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