Welcome to interActive Systems – Brain Net

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Brain-Net is a neuropathological reference work, for diseases of the central nervous system such as Alzheimer`s, Depression, Parkinson’s disease, Schizophrenia, and others.
Brain tissue samples will be collected, diagnosed by specialists, and stored. These samples will be made available to other researchers upon request through a database in the internet. The iAS has been assigned the technical coordination as well as the design and construction of the user interface. Because iAS is also responsible for the technical implementation of Knowledge Network Parkinson, the two Neuro-MedNets can be coordinated.
Why the Brain-Net is necessary Our knowledge concerning the biochemistry of the brain is increasing, leading to ever new insights into the genetics of brain diseases, as well as to a deeper understanding of functional anatomy – due to various imaging techniques. Consequently, brain and tissue banking is much needed in order to improve the quality of work in neurology and psychiatries.

Advantages the Brain-Net offers * Standards for neuropathological diagnosis * The exchange of information with patient organizations * Samples are more readily available for brain research and quality control in clinical medicine * Clinical data as well as genetic and imaging information for each tissue sample will be included in the database
Public Relations The interaction between patient groups can be expected to lead to a continual flow of information to patients and their relatives. Patients have to give their consent to be tissue donors. As autopsy rates are declining, Brain-Net will provide information on the benefits of brain donation and the associated research opportunities. Based on a long-term collaboration with the German Parkinson Society, many members will carry patient data sheets and identity cards indicating their agreement to donate their brain.
Management structure

The Brain-Net consists of four structural units.

* The central Brain-Net Office will be responsible for coordination, administration and organization.
* The Brain Banking Centers (BBC) have disease-specific interests and particular diagnostic skills. They will collect data, store brains disease-specifically, and distribute the relevant information and tissue samples upon request.
* The Associated Satellite CNS (ASC) are universities or large psychiatric and neurological hospitals with a pathology unit which may provide patient data, tissue samples and brains.
* The Advisory Center CNS (ACC) are responsible for specific problems and techniques such as genetics and specialized anatomy techniques.
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