Testing brain tissue for drugs and toxins to aid neuroscience research
TO PROVIDE THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) WITH NBB TISSUE TOXICOLOGY TESTING SERVICES
This study is looking at brain tissue from people who have passed away to check for different drugs, so that scientists can better understand how these substances affect the brain and improve research in neuroscience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Medical Services, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Horsham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11202374 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research involves the collection and distribution of post-mortem human brain tissue from six sites of the NIH NeuroBioBank. The primary goal is to analyze these samples for the presence of pharmacological substances before they are made available for neuroscience research. Blood and brain tissue samples are sent to a specialized vendor for consistent analysis, ensuring that researchers receive reliable information about the samples. This process is crucial for understanding the effects of various substances on the brain and contributes to the advancement of neuroscience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have donated their brain tissue post-mortem, particularly those with known exposure to various pharmacological substances.
Not a fit: Patients who have not donated brain tissue or those without a history of pharmacological substance exposure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality and reliability of neuroscience research by providing critical information about drug and toxin exposure in brain tissue samples.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in analyzing post-mortem brain tissue for pharmacological substances have shown success in enhancing neuroscience research, making this a well-supported methodology.
Where this research is happening
Horsham, United States
- National Medical Services, INC. — Horsham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kendrick, Kristin — National Medical Services, INC.
- Study coordinator: Kendrick, Kristin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.