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http://www.siumed.edu/alz/research%20Dementia.html

A brain autopsy program developed to serve the needs of Illinois families and individuals affected by dementing diseases and to advance dementia research by providing tissue to researchers studying dementing diseases. The SIU School of Medicine (SIU-SM) Dementia Brain Autopsy Program facilitates the postmortem process for families wishing to obtain an autopsy for a loved one. A brain autopsy provides family members with accurate information regarding the exact nature of their relative's dementia. This includes information about the possibility of an inherited disorder which may affect other family members. The brain autopsy also helps clinicians improve their clinical skills by identifying the precise cause of the clinical dementia.

Proper citation: SIU CADRD Dementia Brain Autopsy Program (RRID:SCR_006918) Copy   

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http://brainmaps.org

An interactive multiresolution brain atlas that is based on over 20 million megapixels of sub-micron resolution, annotated, scanned images of serial sections of both primate and non-primate brains and integrated with a high-speed database for querying and retrieving data about brain structure and function. Currently featured are complete brain atlas datasets for various species, including Macaca mulatta, Chlorocebus aethiops, Felis catus, Mus musculus, Rattus norvegicus, Tyto alba and many other vertebrates. BrainMaps is currently accepting histochemical, immunocytochemical, and tracer connectivity data, preferably whole-brain. In addition, they are interested in EM, MRI, and DTI data.

Proper citation: BrainMaps.org (RRID:SCR_006878) Copy   

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http://sourceforge.net/projects/blox/

A quantitative medical imaging and visualization program for use on brain MR, DTI, and MRS data. Programming Language: Java, JavaScript, Scheme

Proper citation: Blox (RRID:SCR_006667) Copy   

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http://www.proteinatlas.org/

Open access resource for human proteins. Used to search for specific genes or proteins or explore different resources, each focusing on particular aspect of the genome-wide analysis of the human proteins: Tissue, Brain, Single Cell, Subcellular, Cancer, Blood, Cell line, Structure and Interaction. Swedish-based program to map all human proteins in cells, tissues, and organs using integration of various omics technologies, including antibody-based imaging, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology. All the data in the knowledge resource is open access to allow scientists both in academia and industry to freely access the data for exploration of the human proteome.

Proper citation: The Human Protein Atlas (RRID:SCR_006710) Copy   

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http://www.ispa.pt/ui/uie/ibbg/TilapiaBrainAtlas/index.html

Digital three-dimensional MRI atlas of the Mozambique tilapia brain, supported by Nissl staining. Images were viewed and analyzed in all orientations (transverse, sagittal, and horizontal) and manually labelled to reveal structures in the olfactory bulb, telencephalon, diencephalon, optic tectum, and cerebellum. The MRI atlas data (16-bit int) and delineation data (8-bit int) are provided in Raw data (file_name.raw), Amira format (file_name.am) and in Analyze format (file_name.img and file_name.hdr).

Proper citation: Brain Atlas of the Mozambique Tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus (RRID:SCR_003501) Copy   

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http://www.nih.gov/science/amp/alzheimers.htm

The Alzheimer's disease arm of the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) that will identify biomarkers that can predict clinical outcomes, conduct a large scale analysis of human AD patient brain tissue samples to validate biological targets, and to increase the understanding of molecular pathways involved in the disease to identify new potential therapeutic targets. The initiative will deposit all data in a repository that will be accessible for use by the biomedical community. The five year endeavor, beginning in 2014, will result in several sets of project outcomes. For the biomarkers project, tau imaging and EEG data will be released in year two, as baseline data becomes available. Completed data from the randomized, blinded trials will be added after the end of the five year studies. This will include both imaging data and data from blood and spinal fluid biomarker studies. For the network analysis project, each project will general several network models of late onset AD (LOAD) and identify key drivers of disease pathogensis by the end of year three. Years four and five will be dedicated to validating the novel targets and refining the network models of LOAD, including screening novel compounds or drugs already in use for other conditions that may have the ability to modulate the likely targets.

Proper citation: Accelerating Medicines Partnership - Alzheimers (RRID:SCR_003742) Copy   

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http://www.humanconnectomeproject.org/

A multi-center project comprising two distinct consortia (Mass. Gen. Hosp. and USC; and Wash. U. and the U. of Minn.) seeking to map white matter fiber pathways in the human brain using leading edge neuroimaging methods, genomics, architectonics, mathematical approaches, informatics, and interactive visualization. The mapping of the complete structural and functional neural connections in vivo within and across individuals provides unparalleled compilation of neural data, an interface to graphically navigate this data and the opportunity to achieve conclusions about the living human brain. The HCP is being developed to employ advanced neuroimaging methods, and to construct an extensive informatics infrastructure to link these data and connectivity models to detailed phenomic and genomic data, building upon existing multidisciplinary and collaborative efforts currently underway. Working with other HCP partners based at Washington University in St. Louis they will provide rich data, essential imaging protocols, and sophisticated connectivity analysis tools for the neuroscience community. This project is working to achieve the following: 1) develop sophisticated tools to process high-angular diffusion (HARDI) and diffusion spectrum imaging (DSI) from normal individuals to provide the foundation for the detailed mapping of the human connectome; 2) optimize advanced high-field imaging technologies and neurocognitive tests to map the human connectome; 3) collect connectomic, behavioral, and genotype data using optimized methods in a representative sample of normal subjects; 4) design and deploy a robust, web-based informatics infrastructure, 5) develop and disseminate data acquisition and analysis, educational, and training outreach materials.

Proper citation: MGH-USC Human Connectome Project (RRID:SCR_003490) Copy   

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http://neurovault.org/

Data repository where researchers can publicly store and share unthresholded statistical brain activation maps produced by MRI and PET studies.

Proper citation: NeuroVault (RRID:SCR_003806) Copy   

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http://www.brainfacts.org/

A web portal that aggregates information and educational materials about the brain and brain diseases. Resources such as videos, key brain concepts, and hands-on activities may be used and shared with the public.

Proper citation: brainfacts.org (RRID:SCR_003514) Copy   

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http://pons.incf.org/

Program consisting of three Task Forces and one Working Group to promote data exchange and integration in the neurosciences by developing terminology standards and formal ontologies for neural structures. Closely linked to the Program on Digital Brain Atlasing, the Program aims to establish a structured lexicon for the translation and definition of terms describing neural structures at multiple levels of granularity. The three Task Forces and one Working Group involved in the PONS effort: * Structural lexicon * Neuron registry * Representation and deployment * KnowledgeSpace Working Group Structural lexicon, Neuron registry, Representation and deployment, and KnowledgeSpace Working Group.

Proper citation: Program on Ontologies of Neural Structures (RRID:SCR_003549) Copy   

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http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/

Unit studying human cognition and the brain with about 90 researchers and postgraduate students investigating topics such as attention, emotion, language and memory. They are developing new treatments for depression, improving hearing through cochlear implants, and helping children to overcome memory problems. With a large collection of scientists engaged in both basic and translational research on the mind and brain, the Unit provides an exceptional training and academic environment that benefits postgraduate students and researchers at all levels. A significant part of their research makes use of brain imaging and they have excellent on-site facilities for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalography (EEG). They also have clinical facilities at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The Unit has close links both with the hospital and with Cambridge University.

Proper citation: MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (RRID:SCR_003818) Copy   

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http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/pro/Berlin.html

Dataset consisting of a community sample of individuals ranging in age from 18 to 60 years old with at least two 7.5-minute resting state fMRI scans. During the resting state scan participants were instructed to relax while keeping their eyes open. In part of the sample eye status was randomized between scans. The particular eye status for each scan is indicated in the phenotypic information. No visual stimulus was presented. A subset of participants completed the ICS and PANAS affective behavior scales. The following data are released for every participant: * Scanner Type: Siemens, 3T Trio Tim * 7.5-minute resting state fMRI scan (R-fMRI) * MPRAGE anatomical scan, defaced to protect patient confidentiality * Demographic information, inluding ICS and PANAS scores (included in the release file).

Proper citation: Neuro Bureau - Berlin Mind and Brain Sample (RRID:SCR_003537) Copy   

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http://synapses.clm.utexas.edu

A portal into the 3D ultrastructure of the brain providing: Anatomy of astrocytes, axons, dendrites, hippocampus, organelles, synapses; procedures of 3D reconstruction and tissue preparation; as well as an atlas of ultrastructural neurocytology (by Josef Spacek), online aligned images, and reconstructed dendrites. Synapse Web hosts an ultrastructural atlas containing more than 500 electron micrographs (added to regularly) that identify unique ultrastructural and cellular components throughout the brain. Additionally, Synapse Web has raw images, reconstructions, and quantitative data along with tutorial instructions and numerous tools for investigating the functional structure of objects that have been serial thin sectioned for electron microscopy.

Proper citation: Synapse Web (RRID:SCR_003577) Copy   

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http://medschool.umaryland.edu/btbank/

The objective of this human tissue repository is to systematically collect, store, and distribute brain and other tissues for research dedicated to the improved understanding, care, and treatment of individuals with developmental disorders. Brain sections are primarily frozen in isopentane / dry ice. Tissues are stored in 10% formalin and frozen at -85 degrees C. Of special interest are individuals with Down syndrome and other chromosomal defects, mitochondrial encephalopathies, phenylketonuria and other aminoacidopathies, maternal PKU, Rett syndrome, leukodystrophies, lysosomal disorders, dyslexia, autism, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The brain and tissue banks have extensive experience in arranging for the rapid retrieval of tissue upon the death of individuals who die while at home, in hospitals or hospice care. As a special service, the brain and tissue banks are able to assist researchers who are working with patients who intend to donate tissues at the time of their death. Immediately after retrieval of the tissue, the brain and tissue banks will forward needed tissue to the referring investigators and ensure proper storage and cataloging of any additional tissues as part of the brain and tissue banks. The recipient of tissue and the brain and tissue banks are required to sign a Tissue Transfer Agreement before any tissues are transferred.

Proper citation: NICHD Brain and Tissue Bank for Developmental Disorders (RRID:SCR_003601) Copy   

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http://rfmri.org/

A network for supporting resting-state fMRI (R-fMRI) related studies. It connects R-fMRI researchers (as nodes) by their sharings (as edges). Through the network, ideas, comments, resources, tools, experiences, and data can be shared. Researchers (nodes) with basic neuroscience, methodological, or clinical backgrounds can connect with each other in the network. It also contains a preprint server that allows neuroscientists to share their preprints, comment on each others research and get back valuable information about their experiments from their colleagues. This is based on the arXiv model. Ultimately, the network aims to enhance collaborations among researchers, especially to translate knowledge of basic neuroscience and methodology to clinical applications (bench to bedside).

Proper citation: RFMRI.ORG (RRID:SCR_004042) Copy   

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http://www.caneucre.org

Cre expressing mice under the control of promoters with a design focus on the brain. Each promoter is derived from human sequence, but the resulting expression is assessed in the mouse for the activation of a LacZ reporter gene by the Cre activity. Promoters tested as large MaxiPromoters (BACs inserted into the mouse genome) and MiniPromoters (plasmid-based sequences inserted either into the mouse genome or introduced within AAV viruses). The Cre-related project continues from the Pleiades Promoter Project. Here is the list of genes for which icre/ERT2 mice are currently in development: AGTR1, CARTPT, CLDN5, CLVS2, CRH, GABRA6, HTR1A, HTR1B, KCNA4, KDM5C, MKI67, NEUROD6, NKX6-1, NOV, NPY2R, NR2E1, OLIG2, POU4F2, SLITRK6, SOX1, SOX3, SOX9,, SPRY1, VSX2

Proper citation: CanEuCre (RRID:SCR_004159) Copy   

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http://cibsr.stanford.edu/

The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) at the Stanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to research that will improve the lives and well-being of individuals with disorders of the brain and improve knowledge of healthy brain and behavioral development. CIBSR research staff are dedicated to identifying biological and environmental risk factors, understanding disease pathophysiology and developmental outcomes, and developing new treatments for neurodevelopmental, neurogenetic and neuropsychiatric disorders of childhood onset. Our research studies are truly multi/interdisciplinary as they bring together experts from the fields of psychiatry, neurology, psychology, computer science, biostatistics and genetics to explore and seek answers for complex questions related to brain-behavior relationships. Active research at CIBSR includes: * Mutlimodal imaging of the brain utilizing anatomical and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). * Behavioral, cognitive, and physiological assessment to address questions concerning the influence of biological and environmental factors on outcome. * The development of new biological and cognitive-behavioral treatments. * Development of brain image analysis methods and software.

Proper citation: Stanford University, Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (RRID:SCR_004134) Copy   

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https://www.uab.edu/medicine/alzheimers/

The UAB Alzheimer's Disease Center provides comprehensive treatment for Alzheimer's patients while also promoting research for the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The ADC is an interdisciplinary program of scientists working in areas including neurology, psychiatry, genetics, and psychology. The Center provides comprehensive treatment and promotes research for the prevention and/or cure of Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders with memory loss and impaired cognition. A major emphasis of research is the maintenance of a clinical research database comprised of neurological, medical, and neuropsychological test data from participants seen in the ADRC Clinical study since 1999, many of whom have been followed for several years in the study.

Proper citation: UAB Alzheimer's Disease Center (RRID:SCR_004305) Copy   

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http://www.brainnet-europe.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE.Documented on July 7, 2022. Consortium of 19 brain banks across Europe with an aim to harmonize neuropathological diagnostic criteria and develop gold standards for quality, safety and ethics standards for brain banking. BrainNet Europe also contributes to research on rare diseases, such as: Pick''s disease or other rare forms of dementia, as well as to questions after the events in the aging brain. Anyone can be a donor - irrespective of disease of the central nervous system or not, because for research purposes, one does not only need tissue samples from ill donors, but also from healthy ones for comparison.

Proper citation: BrainNet Europe (RRID:SCR_004461) Copy   

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http://www.epilepsy.ie/index.cfm/spKey/research.html

Epilepsy Research Ireland is a non-profit organization (Charity CHY17527), run by a group of volunteers, who are dedicated to find cure for epilepsy by raising awareness and money for research. We can say cure now with much more confidence than we could even 10 years ago because recent advances in genetics, brain imaging and drug therapy, all hold out the promise of that holy grail the cure. We can also say with confidence that you can be part of that push by participating in this new foundation since we have collaborations with doctors and scientists all over Europe, the US and Australia, all of whom share the same goal. Epilepsy research, conducted by Epilepsy Research Ireland, is essential and will deliver benefits across the board. Research planned and already underway by Epilepsy Research Ireland will help develop and improve clinical skills; it will provide a knowledge base to develop new ways to manage and treat epilepsy; it will help in the evaluation of new medical advances. Ultimately we can improve the quality of care and provide greater understanding, better and more accurate diagnosis and more tailored treatments. Ireland is uniquely well-positioned, given its relatively homogenous population to make the goal, of making real discoveries in epilepsy research that will directly improve the lives of people with epilepsy, a realistic one.

Proper citation: Epilepsy Research Ireland (RRID:SCR_004448) Copy   

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