Brain Bank Singapore

18/03/2026

Research progresses because of people. 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬

During his visit to London, Moses also connected with the experts and lab teams behind the Brain bank at , from our former director, to the technicians and researchers who carry out the careful, day-to-day work of brain tissue dissection and processing. Though we work in different labs across the world, we share the same goal: advancing our understanding of the human brain and seeking better treatments for brain diseases through research.🧠🌍🧬

Follow along to meet the team behind Brain Bank UK, and check out our previous post to see the places Moses explored during this London learning exchange! 🇬🇧

11/03/2026

Our research associate Moses recently travelled to London for a learning exchange with the Imperial College London Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Tissue Bank. 🇸🇬 X 🇬🇧🧠

Our team follows internationally recognised protocols, similar to those used at Imperial’s tissue bank, for preserving and storing brain tissue in Singapore. Visiting the lab in person gave Moses the opportunity to see these processes firsthand and deepen his understanding of the standards that ensure high-quality tissue for research.

This is the first post in a three-part series documenting his learning journey. Follow along for more from his London visit! 💂🏻‍♀️✈️🔬

03/03/2026

Is this normal ageing or a sign of dementia? 🤔🧠

This is one of the many important questions explored in our brain health talks with (DSG) . Together, we engage seniors from active ageing centres across the country in meaningful conversations about building dementia-friendly communities and the role of brain donation in advancing research towards better treatments. We’re grateful for our continued partnership with DSG.

Organisations interested in collaborating on future brain health talks are welcome to connect with us for more information. 💡

17/02/2026

Our team recently contributed a perspective article in "Frontiers in Neurology", exploring the challenges faced in establishing a brain bank in Singapore 📝

Read the full article here:

Brain Bank Singapore (BBS) is the first and only national brain donation programme in Southeast Asia. This perspective article explores the challenges that h...

16/02/2026

Brain donation plays a vital role in advancing research and improving treatments for brain conditions. While this may be an unfamiliar topic to many, we're glad that many in the community, including seniors, find our talks eye-opening and meaningful.💬👀🎤

We’re grateful to partners like for working with us to deliver brain health talks across active ageing centres. Together, we hope brain tissue donation will lead to a deeper understanding of stroke and better care in the future. 🧠

19/01/2026

"At the age of 24, most brains are still settling into adulthood. But Yarham’s brain looked decades older — resembling the brain of a 70-year-old..."

Do read this sobering and insightful article to better understand how donating one's brain for research can transform "tragedy into hope for others".

Some forms of dementia can strike at an astonishingly young age and move frighteningly fast, and we still don’t fully understand why, says this neuroscientist.

09/01/2026

17/12/2025

10 runners. What unites them all? 🧠🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

On the first weekend of December, 10 of our pledged brain donors took on the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon events. They ran everything from 5km to the full 42.195km, donning our "Proud Brain Donor" sashes at different points.

This run also marks a milestone: 500 brain donors registered this year. 💜🧡💙
Each pledge reflects Singapore's growing commitment to advancing brain research, helping drive better understanding and future treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Thank you to our incredible donor-runners for going the distance and raising awareness every step of the way.
✨ Stay tuned for upcoming posts featuring our donor-runners.

With special thanks to for sponsoring race slots for our pledged brain donors.

28/11/2025

POV: You’re about to be a hero without wearing a cape

Get tickets to a full screening of Superman (2025) and support brain research!

is one of Brain Bank Singapore’s partners

27/11/2025

It’s 27 November, our 6th anniversary! 💜🧡🩵 Today, we celebrate all our pledged brain donors, the heart (and brain) of our work.

Let’s take a little journey through time with seven donor stories, one from each year since we were set up in 2019. While we are not able to showcase all 500+ donors, each one of you is deeply appreciated.

26/11/2025

POV: You show up for Superman, but end up contributing to brain research