Brain Bank Singapore

11/08/2025

As the weekend passes, we’re reminded of our time at this year's Singapore Mental Health Conference, where participants united to empower lives through mental health advocacy for our sunny island nation.

Through our educational booth, we met so many local organisations and individuals who openly champion mental health. Through providing brain tissue samples for research, we too look forward to contributing to a healthier, more resilient Singapore.

This year’s NDP theme song says it well: “As we face the unknown, just know you’re never on your own.” Together, with our pledged donors, community and research partners, we work towards a Singapore that is empathetic and mentally strong. 🇸🇬 🧠❤️

04/08/2025

We spent a lively morning at a block party last month, organised by Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital Active Ageing Centre (Potong Pasir) to bring seniors together through fun and connection.

We were glad to be part of it, sharing community spirit and raising awareness about the importance of post-mortem brain donation for research.

27/07/2025

To close our World Brain Day series, we feature our BBS Director Assoc Prof Adeline Ng, who is also a neurologist at Neuroscience Institute . Beyond caring for patients and driving research, she’s also the 3rd person in Singapore to register as a brain donor, contributing to the welfare of future generations in the most personal way.

22/07/2025

🧠 It's World Brain Day!
In part 2 of our 3-part series, Assoc Prof Ling shares why he became a brain donor—driven by both his research in aging and neurodegeneration, and a personal commitment to advancing brain science beyond his lifetime.

19/07/2025

🧠 World Brain Day is around the corner, on 22 July!
To mark the occasion, we’re sharing a special 3-part video series featuring individuals from the neurology field who have made a deeply personal decision to register as brain donors.

First up is Assoc Prof Nigel Tan, a clinician educator who pledged to donate his brain in 2023. He is passionate about teaching and the wonderful ways in which the brain changes.

18/07/2025

We were honoured to share our mission with Guest of Honour Dr Koh Poh Koon during this year's Singapore Mental Health Conference.

We highlighted our brain tissue preservation methods and shared how our brain tissue samples can contribute to research into treatments for disorders like schizophrenia.

Thank you for taking time to learn more about our efforts, Dr Koh Poh Koon - 许宝琨 !

10/07/2025

We were honoured to share about our work at the Brain Bank Singapore with the inspiring alumni of Voices for Hope, an empowerment programme for persons with dementia and their care partners.

We spoke about how brain donations in Singapore can contribute to dementia research—and how each donation is a gift of hope for future generations. 💜🧠

Photo credit: Voices for Hope Alumni
Dementia Singapore

25/06/2025

Learn more about neurons, our nerve cells, this ! 🧠

05/06/2025

Bus interchanges can be more than just transit points—they’re great for raising awareness too! On 31 May, we marked with Multiple Sclerosis Society Singapore and Tower Transit Singapore at Sembawang Interchange.

This year’s theme, “Diagnosis,” highlights the need for earlier and more accurate identification of Multiple Sclerosis. The team at MSSS helped bust common myths and shed light on both the physical and cognitive impacts of MS.

It was also a chance for us to spark conversations about brain donation, another way to advance MS research and improve future care. Special thanks to donor Debbie for volunteering with us. Always grateful for opportunities like these!🚌🧡🧠

30/05/2025

上个星期六是「世界思觉失调日」，这是一个让大众更了解这种常被误解的心理疾病的重要时刻。

认识一下陈先生：一位患有精神分裂症多年的温和朋友。他在2021年决定登记成为脑捐献者，希望未来能帮助他人。

在与病症相处的过程中，他非常感恩 Institute of Mental Health Singapore 的医生、他的基督信仰，以及身边支持他的社区。

继续阅读，了解他如何以坚韧与希望面对生活的点滴。

The English version of this story was posted on 24 May 2025, World Schizophrenia Day.

#心理健康 #精神分裂症 #希望 #脑部研究

28/05/2025

This Saturday (31 May), we'll be commemorating World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day with Multiple Sclerosis Society Singapore at the Sembawang Bus Interchange. 🧡

Do visit us to find out more about MS and how brain donation can help in the diagnosis & potential treatment of this disease.

MS Day is on 30 May, where many who live with MS raise awareness about this disease, and connect with the wider community for support.

🎗️ Come join us to celebrate 2025!

📆 31 May 2025
⏰ 9AM - 12PM
📍 Sembawang Bus Interchange

Come learn about MS, experience what it’s actually like, and win fun prizes!

🚌 Event is open to the public

24/05/2025

Today is World Schizophrenia Day, a time to shine a light on one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions.

Meet Mr Tan, a gentle soul who has lived with schizophrenia for many years and who chose to be a brain donor in 2021.

He is grateful for his doctors at .singapore , his Christian faith, and his community as he manages his symptoms. Read on for a glimpse into a life with , full of resilience and hope.