PSP Case Study:
Gary Spicer
Gary was from a small town in Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1969. He loved the Buckeyes, and attended every game he could.
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Gary Spicer
Gary was from a small town in Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1969. He loved the Buckeyes, and attended every game he could.
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October 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM
PSP Case Study:
Gary Spicer
Gary was from a small town in Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1969. He loved the Buckeyes, and attended every game he could.
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Gary Spicer
Gary was from a small town in Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1969. He loved the Buckeyes, and attended every game he could.
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Relationship Between Braak and Clinical Stage in Autopsy-Confirmed Parkinson Disease
Read more at Neurology: www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...
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October 27, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Relationship Between Braak and Clinical Stage in Autopsy-Confirmed Parkinson Disease
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Read more at Neurology: www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...
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What the tests missed: a journey through misdiagnosis
This perspective describes a patient’s diagnostic journey through overlapping neurodegenerative syndromes and highlights the limitations of emerging biomarkers when used in isolation.
Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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This perspective describes a patient’s diagnostic journey through overlapping neurodegenerative syndromes and highlights the limitations of emerging biomarkers when used in isolation.
Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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October 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM
What the tests missed: a journey through misdiagnosis
This perspective describes a patient’s diagnostic journey through overlapping neurodegenerative syndromes and highlights the limitations of emerging biomarkers when used in isolation.
Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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This perspective describes a patient’s diagnostic journey through overlapping neurodegenerative syndromes and highlights the limitations of emerging biomarkers when used in isolation.
Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Our family is so grateful that Brain Support Network was on our team. Thank you for your dedication to making a difference. We couldn't have contributed to brain research for Frontotemporal Dementia without your team.
Hilary W.
3/14/26
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Hilary W.
3/14/26
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October 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Our family is so grateful that Brain Support Network was on our team. Thank you for your dedication to making a difference. We couldn't have contributed to brain research for Frontotemporal Dementia without your team.
Hilary W.
3/14/26
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Hilary W.
3/14/26
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Our family is so grateful that Brain Support Network was on our team. Thank you for your dedication to making a difference. We couldn't have contributed to brain research for Frontotemporal Dementia without your team.
Hilary W.
3/14/26
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Hilary W.
3/14/26
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October 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Our family is so grateful that Brain Support Network was on our team. Thank you for your dedication to making a difference. We couldn't have contributed to brain research for Frontotemporal Dementia without your team.
Hilary W.
3/14/26
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Hilary W.
3/14/26
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Because of our sister's desire to promote awareness and further research into LBD, she donated her brain. Without the help of Brain Support Network, it would not have been possible.
Jeanne F.
7/16/26
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Jeanne F.
7/16/26
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October 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Because of our sister's desire to promote awareness and further research into LBD, she donated her brain. Without the help of Brain Support Network, it would not have been possible.
Jeanne F.
7/16/26
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Jeanne F.
7/16/26
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LBD Case Study: Patti K.
In late 2019, Patti began to show organizational deficiencies when sitting down with her family to plan Christmas festivities...
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In late 2019, Patti began to show organizational deficiencies when sitting down with her family to plan Christmas festivities...
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October 8, 2026 at 4:15 PM
LBD Case Study: Patti K.
In late 2019, Patti began to show organizational deficiencies when sitting down with her family to plan Christmas festivities...
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In late 2019, Patti began to show organizational deficiencies when sitting down with her family to plan Christmas festivities...
Read more at our Case Studies page: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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Brain Donation Process: Brain Bank
The brain bank performs a microscopic analysis of the brain tissue and attempts to correlate what is seen in the neurological records and in the written family report.
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The brain bank performs a microscopic analysis of the brain tissue and attempts to correlate what is seen in the neurological records and in the written family report.
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October 5, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Brain Donation Process: Brain Bank
The brain bank performs a microscopic analysis of the brain tissue and attempts to correlate what is seen in the neurological records and in the written family report.
#braindonation #brainbanks #atypicalparkinsonism
The brain bank performs a microscopic analysis of the brain tissue and attempts to correlate what is seen in the neurological records and in the written family report.
#braindonation #brainbanks #atypicalparkinsonism
"Our family would like our mother's journey with FTD to help bring awareness to the importance of early diagnosis and brain donation. Without early diagnosis, the family is left wandering in the dark, looking for answers.
Tom G.
July, 2025
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Tom G.
July, 2025
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October 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM
"Our family would like our mother's journey with FTD to help bring awareness to the importance of early diagnosis and brain donation. Without early diagnosis, the family is left wandering in the dark, looking for answers.
Tom G.
July, 2025
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Tom G.
July, 2025
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FTD Case Study: Margaret “Elizabeth” Vincent
In 2021, Elizabeth began to show noticeable changes in behavior and communication, including difficulty in speech and word-finding, withdrawal from social activities...
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In 2021, Elizabeth began to show noticeable changes in behavior and communication, including difficulty in speech and word-finding, withdrawal from social activities...
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September 30, 2026 at 8:32 PM
FTD Case Study: Margaret “Elizabeth” Vincent
In 2021, Elizabeth began to show noticeable changes in behavior and communication, including difficulty in speech and word-finding, withdrawal from social activities...
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In 2021, Elizabeth began to show noticeable changes in behavior and communication, including difficulty in speech and word-finding, withdrawal from social activities...
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Understanding the value of brain donation for research to donors, next-of-kin and clinicians: A systematic review
Purpose: Post-mortem brain donation affords the opportunity to characterise disease by exploring global neuropathological changes.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Purpose: Post-mortem brain donation affords the opportunity to characterise disease by exploring global neuropathological changes.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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September 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Understanding the value of brain donation for research to donors, next-of-kin and clinicians: A systematic review
Purpose: Post-mortem brain donation affords the opportunity to characterise disease by exploring global neuropathological changes.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Purpose: Post-mortem brain donation affords the opportunity to characterise disease by exploring global neuropathological changes.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Thank you all so much for helping to make my Mom's brain donation happen. The suddenness of her decline pushed up all the things we were working on for her brain donation. Brain Support Network's help was essential to our family in completing the brain donation.
Clare E.
7/3/26
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Clare E.
7/3/26
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September 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Thank you all so much for helping to make my Mom's brain donation happen. The suddenness of her decline pushed up all the things we were working on for her brain donation. Brain Support Network's help was essential to our family in completing the brain donation.
Clare E.
7/3/26
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Clare E.
7/3/26
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CBD Case Study: Sandra Staley
Sandra had a history of Type 2 diabetes. In late 2012 her family first noticed her anxiety and social withdrawal, and thought it might be related to blood sugar levels.
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Sandra had a history of Type 2 diabetes. In late 2012 her family first noticed her anxiety and social withdrawal, and thought it might be related to blood sugar levels.
Read more at our Case Studies page: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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September 24, 2026 at 5:48 PM
CBD Case Study: Sandra Staley
Sandra had a history of Type 2 diabetes. In late 2012 her family first noticed her anxiety and social withdrawal, and thought it might be related to blood sugar levels.
Read more at our Case Studies page: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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Sandra had a history of Type 2 diabetes. In late 2012 her family first noticed her anxiety and social withdrawal, and thought it might be related to blood sugar levels.
Read more at our Case Studies page: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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The Mystery of My Brother’s Brain – a personal story
This story comes to us from Solna Braude, who shares her brother Laurence’s journey in finding a definitive diagnosis for his neurological disease.
Read their story at CurePSP: www.psp.org/news/details...
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This story comes to us from Solna Braude, who shares her brother Laurence’s journey in finding a definitive diagnosis for his neurological disease.
Read their story at CurePSP: www.psp.org/news/details...
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September 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The Mystery of My Brother’s Brain – a personal story
This story comes to us from Solna Braude, who shares her brother Laurence’s journey in finding a definitive diagnosis for his neurological disease.
Read their story at CurePSP: www.psp.org/news/details...
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This story comes to us from Solna Braude, who shares her brother Laurence’s journey in finding a definitive diagnosis for his neurological disease.
Read their story at CurePSP: www.psp.org/news/details...
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MSA Case Study: Don Ouellette
Don's first symptom was a numbness in his right hand... After a few weeks of unsuccessful treatment, he went to his primary care physician, who first diagnosed Don with Parkinson's Disease.
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Don's first symptom was a numbness in his right hand... After a few weeks of unsuccessful treatment, he went to his primary care physician, who first diagnosed Don with Parkinson's Disease.
Read more: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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September 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
MSA Case Study: Don Ouellette
Don's first symptom was a numbness in his right hand... After a few weeks of unsuccessful treatment, he went to his primary care physician, who first diagnosed Don with Parkinson's Disease.
Read more: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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Don's first symptom was a numbness in his right hand... After a few weeks of unsuccessful treatment, he went to his primary care physician, who first diagnosed Don with Parkinson's Disease.
Read more: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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End of Life Planning - Brain Donation - Mission MSA
Most of the breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease research have been made because of these generous final gifts.
BSN is highlighted as a resource in California: missionmsa.org/end-of-life-...
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Most of the breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease research have been made because of these generous final gifts.
BSN is highlighted as a resource in California: missionmsa.org/end-of-life-...
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September 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
End of Life Planning - Brain Donation - Mission MSA
Most of the breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease research have been made because of these generous final gifts.
BSN is highlighted as a resource in California: missionmsa.org/end-of-life-...
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Most of the breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease research have been made because of these generous final gifts.
BSN is highlighted as a resource in California: missionmsa.org/end-of-life-...
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My partner's passing due to heart failure was not anticipated. Brain Support Network quickly facilitated our ability to fulfill his wishes for brain donation.
Brenda A.
6/20/26
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Brenda A.
6/20/26
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September 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
My partner's passing due to heart failure was not anticipated. Brain Support Network quickly facilitated our ability to fulfill his wishes for brain donation.
Brenda A.
6/20/26
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Brenda A.
6/20/26
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We are all very passionate about spreading the word about brain donation, feel fortunate we found Brain Support Network, and want others to consider this gift for themselves or their loved ones...
Debbie E.
4/23/26
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Debbie E.
4/23/26
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August 26, 2026 at 7:53 PM
We are all very passionate about spreading the word about brain donation, feel fortunate we found Brain Support Network, and want others to consider this gift for themselves or their loved ones...
Debbie E.
4/23/26
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Debbie E.
4/23/26
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Thank you so very much for all the hard work and support everyone at Brain Support Network has put in on our behalf to make Roger's final wish come true. I am very grateful.
Tammy M.
4/20/26
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Tammy M.
4/20/26
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August 17, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Thank you so very much for all the hard work and support everyone at Brain Support Network has put in on our behalf to make Roger's final wish come true. I am very grateful.
Tammy M.
4/20/26
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Tammy M.
4/20/26
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July 22 is World Brain Day.
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July 22, 2026 at 3:55 PM
My friend and I cannot express our appreciation and thanks enough to Brain Support Network for your fast work.
Helen M.
6/20/26
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Helen M.
6/20/26
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August 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM
My friend and I cannot express our appreciation and thanks enough to Brain Support Network for your fast work.
Helen M.
6/20/26
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Helen M.
6/20/26
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August 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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MSA Case Study: Charles Ohlmeyer
In 2018, Charles began experiencing unexplained bouts of dizziness at age 66. He saw three neurotologists and underwent extensive vestibular testing but the cause could not be determined.
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In 2018, Charles began experiencing unexplained bouts of dizziness at age 66. He saw three neurotologists and underwent extensive vestibular testing but the cause could not be determined.
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August 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
MSA Case Study: Charles Ohlmeyer
In 2018, Charles began experiencing unexplained bouts of dizziness at age 66. He saw three neurotologists and underwent extensive vestibular testing but the cause could not be determined.
Read more: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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In 2018, Charles began experiencing unexplained bouts of dizziness at age 66. He saw three neurotologists and underwent extensive vestibular testing but the cause could not be determined.
Read more: www.brainsupportnetwork.org/brain-donati...
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Alzheimer's Autopsy Study Raises Questions About Amyloid Clearance
— Case report suggests where and how completely amyloid is cleared matters
Read more at MedPageToday: www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...
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— Case report suggests where and how completely amyloid is cleared matters
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August 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Alzheimer's Autopsy Study Raises Questions About Amyloid Clearance
— Case report suggests where and how completely amyloid is cleared matters
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— Case report suggests where and how completely amyloid is cleared matters
Read more at MedPageToday: www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...
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