Brain Tumour Tissue Bank

A critical component of brain tumour research

To aid researchers, the Brain Tumour Tissue Bank, located in London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario, Canada has been collecting human brain tumour specimens and matching clinical data for neuro-oncology research since its establishment in 1991.

Interested researchers can review the information found here and can contact the tissue bank for information about what is currently available. In order to complete a request, an application must be completed. 

 

For more information about current samples or for a quick search about what is available, please contact Marcela White at marcela.white@lhsc.on.ca.  

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  • Researchers can learn more here
  • Patients can learn more here

"Brain tumour tissue samples have been instrumental in most of the recent breakthroughs in brain tumour research and treatment. Quality samples are the basic building blocks of good science."
Dr. Joseph Megyesi, Neurosurgeon

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