The Douglas – Bell Canada Brain Bank has almost 3000 human brain specimens. Established in 1980, it is the oldest brain bank in Canada, and one of the two largest reserves of autopsied brains in the country.

The quality of cerebral tissues that come from the Douglas – Bell Canada Brain Bank has enabled many scientists throughout the world to discover new data that has helped improve treatment of various brain diseases.

Naguib Mechawar identifies the neurochemical and neuroanatomical properties of major depression and suicidal behaviors in the brain.

Two people explain why they decided to donate their brain.

Bell Canada donates $2 million to upgrade and expand Douglas Institute Brain Bank

The brain is a magnificent complex organ, and many key questions about its function remain unanswered. A class by Véronique Bohbot.

Clocks in the human brain > Twenty-four hour cycles, known as circadian rhythms, are important for normal brain function and mental health.

In April, Naguib Mechawar, PhD, Director of the Quebec Brain Bank, took part in a report that aired on Daily Planet, the daily science show of Discovery Channel Canada. The Daily Planet team came to Montreal to film at the Douglas Institute. The r

Douglas Institute for the second time at Festival Eurêka!, June 11 to 13, 2010.

Brain Bank > Bell Canada donates $2 million to upgrade and expand Douglas Institute Brain Bank