Why participate in research?
Our research programs are revolutionising the world’s understanding of brain trauma. Learn how. We have collaborated with the Australian Sports Brain Bank, a team of scientists and clinicians with exceptional expertise in neurodegeneration and TBI. Dr. Michael Buckland leads our collaborative efforts.
Our Australia-based research team works in concert with Boston University and our Global Brain Bank sites in Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to ensure the science is advancing efficiently and cohesively.
Imminent Brain Donation
For imminent brain donation matters, please call the 24-hour emergency donation pager at 1800 551 898.
Sign up for the CLF Research Registry
The CLF Research Registry comprises the Brain Donation Registry (BDR) and Clinical Research Registry (CRR). You may sign up for one or both. All adults, with or without a history of sports participation or military service, are eligible to join the Research Registry.
BDR members will receive a personalized brain donor card and informational brochure. CRR members will receive regular communications recruiting them to clinical research studies on concussions and CTE. Click here to join the Research Registry or learn more.
To pledge your brain directly to the Australian Sports Brain Bank, click here.
Disclaimer: Please note that your pledge is not binding. For legal reasons, the final decision to donate will be made by your next of kin. Therefore, we encourage you to discuss your intent to donate with your family. Additionally, due to the natural evolution of research, we cannot guarantee in advance we will be able to accept your donation. The Brain Donation Coordinator will be able to determine if a donation is possible at the time the donation inquiry is made.
There are many ways you can help contribute to CLF. See how you can fundraise in your community and beyond to support our work.