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More then a biobank

Connecting science,
diagnostics and clinical impact

Institute Born Bunge hosts one of Europe’s largest and most historic biobanks.

IBB brings together scientists, clinicians, patients and donors.

Neurobiobank

Over 6500 meticulously
curated brain samples

With a biobank spanning nearly 100 years, IBB offers a rare window into neurodegenerative diseases across generations.

Our rich dataset allows researchers to explore how genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle contribute to disease development, paving the way for transformative discoveries.
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through your gift

Support our mission and contribute to the fight against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, and other neurodegenerative diseases still lacking a cure. Your donation helps preserve and grow IBB’s invaluable resources.
Let's collaborate

Why work with IBB

Institute Born-Bunge’s three labs operate at the intersection of neurodiagnostics, neuropathology and translational neurosciences.

Comprehensive neurobiobank

Our biobank spans a large and diverse collection of brain tissue, CSF, blood, urine, musle and other tissues.

Unique diagnostic expertise

By providing definitive answers to families, IBB bridges patient care and scientific discovery.

Pioneering neuroscience since 1934

IBB’s decades of expertise and unparalleled resources put us in pole position to drive breakthroughs.

Building partnerships

We actively seek new partner- ships and collaborations, putting our resources and expertise to use to advance research and clinical practice.

“My grandfather’s brain
donation still helps
researchers across
Europe today.”

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Instituut Born-Bunge
Universiteit Antwerpen

Where to find us

Institute Born-Bunge vzw
Universiteitsplein 1
BE-2610 Wilrijk

Contact

Tel. +32 3 265 26 88
Fax +32 3 265 85 01
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Company number: 0408.628.138
RPR Antwerpen, Dep. Antwerpen
IBAN number: BE02 0688 9829 8940
BIC: GKCCBEBB

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