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Resources for impactful research

The IBB-NeuroBiobank is one of the most comprehensive neurological biobanks in Europe. Built over nearly a century, it offers researchers access to an unparalleled collection of high-quality, richly documented human biospecimens.

What we offer

Human biological material, carefully preserved and expertly catalogued:
Sample TypeAvailable FormatsNotes
Post-mortem brain
Frozen & FFPE; macroscopy; digital slides
<12h postmortem delay; standardized dissection
Spinal cord
Frozen & FFPE
Often included with brain donation
Muscle & peripheral nerve
Frozen, FFPE, fresh
Includes diagnostic biopsy remnants
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Aliquoted, stored at −80°C
>5,000 samples available
Blood-derived samples
Serum, plasma, DNA
Longitudinal samples from select cohorts
Urine & skin
For specific studies
Linked to genotyped cohorts
All samples are linked to clinical, pathological, and, in many cases, genetic data
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Beyond tissue samples,
we support your research through:

  • Sample selection & project review
  • Histological and immunohistochemical staining
  • Digital microscopy & image analysis
  • Access to expert neuropathological annotation
  • Clinical file review (with consent)
Collaborate with us

We welcome collaborations with

Academic research groups

Clinical trial consortia

Industry partners

Diagnostic innovators

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

How it works
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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Information

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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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