The Neuro Open Biobank

The Neuro Open Biobank is one of the largest collections of neurological data and samples in the world, fuelling discoveries in ALS, MS, Parkinson’s, autism, and other neurological diseases.

The biobank is open to researchers worldwide—and powered by patients, families, and healthy volunteers who choose to participate.

The Neuro Open Biobank at a glance

16,000+ participants contributing data

130+ diagnoses

155+ collaborations across academia & industry

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100,000+ biospecimens

12,000+ neuroimaging files

Genomic data from 20,000+ individuals

openbiobank.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (Contact Us)
openbiobank.neuro [at] mcgill.ca

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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) is a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are a McGill research and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the McGill University Health Centre. We are proud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.

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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)

3801 University Street
Montreal, QC H3A 2B4
Canada
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General number (Hospital): 514-398-6644

General number (Institute): 514-398-1903

To report an emergency within The Neuro, call:
55-555, from MUHC phones
5555, from McGill phones

The Neuro embraces equity and inclusion and is firmly committed to these values in carrying out all aspects of its academic mission. | Equity at The Neuro

The Neuro is on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations, a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst nations.

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