Jeffrey Nirschl, MD, PhD, joined the Open Record podcast on May 7 — National Brain Donation Awareness Day — to honor brain donors and raise awareness about brain donations' vital role in advancing research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
During the interview, he addressed common misconceptions about brain donation, discussed the ethical, privacy and logistical considerations, and explained how donated brains are used in scientific research. He also emphasized the critical importance of brain donation in driving progress toward better diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Nirschl says he joined the podcast, “to emphasize the tremendous impact of brain donation, highlight the rigorous ethical and privacy safeguards in place and share how these gifts power research that benefits future generations.”
Watch a recording of the interview.
Learn more about brain donation on the Wisconsin Brain Donor Program webpage.
