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Human Brain Collection Core (HBCC)
Service Functions
- Distribute well characterized brain specimens to approved investigators (see, Distribution of Resources tab)
- Prepare high quality tissue, RNA and DNA and other derivative samples for distribution to approved investigators
- Provide scientific advice on neuroanatomical, molecular, clinical and technical aspects of projects involving human brain tissue
- Perform molecular and genetic studies
- Assist medical examiner’s offices by providing neuropathology reports
- Disseminate data to the scientific community within and outside NIH using custom and publicly available databases
