Honoring the noble donations of patients and families by advancing medical discovery and care.
The Asan Medical Center Brain Bank is a national brain bank designated by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and operates in collaboration with the Korea Brain Bank Network (KBBN).
Based on the generous donations of donors and their families, we systematically collect, preserve, and provide human brain resources to researchers, contributing to the understanding of disease mechanisms and advancing diagnostic and therapeutic research for various neurological disorders.
Brain Tumors, Cerebrovascular Diseases,
Neuroimmunological Disorders, and
Neurodevelopmental & Psychiatric Disorders
The Asan Medical Center Brain Bank is a national brain bank designated by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and has operated in collaboration with the Korea Brain Bank Network (KBBN) of the Korea Brain Research Institute since 2017.
Based on the generous donations of donors and their families across the country, we secure and preserve high-quality human brain resources and support their use in research through rigorous review and management procedures.
Donated brain resources are utilized in research on a wide range of neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, neuroimmunological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders as well as brain tumors.
These resources contribute to the understanding of disease mechanisms, the development of early diagnostic technologies, and the exploration of novel therapeutic strategies for neurological diseases.
Through these efforts, the Asan Medical Center Brain Bank supports the sustainable advancement of brain disease research in Korea and serves as a key research infrastructure leading the future of medical innovation.
Brain Donation, the First Step Toward the Future
The Asan Medical Center Brain Bank systematically manages donated brain resources to ensure that the noble intentions of donors lead to meaningful research outcomes.
Public credibility as a nationally designated brain bank
Standardized preservation and management system
Utilization in research on various neurological disorders
Rapid and accurate postmortem examination
Application of specialized protocols to minimize brain tissue damage
Processing procedures designed to support both pathological diagnosis and research applications
Protection of donor confidentiality and strict safeguarding of personal information
Rigorous procedures in accordance with legal and ethical standards
Priority given to the consent and wishes of family members
Research on neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Investigation of disease mechanisms and development of early diagnostic technologies
Exploration of novel therapeutic strategies and treatment development
Who Can Participate : Individuals may participate regardless of whether they have a diagnosed disease.
Restrictions : Donation may be limited in cases involving certain infectious diseases or a prolonged postmortem interval.
Donation process : Consultation → Registration → Postmortem Donation
We provide sufficient information and guidance to support careful and informed decision-making.
Phone : 02-3010-4755 / Text : 010-9647-4755 / E-mail : brain@amc.seoul.kr / Online Consultation Request Link
Consultation Hours : Weekdays 09:00–17:00
Researcher Information