NIH

The National Institutes of Health’s NeuroBioBank, which acquires and stores postmortem brain and nervous system tissues for research into the causes and development of neurological and psychiatric disorders, is seeking a strategic communications firm to increase the number of donor registrations.

“NBB seeks to create a communications and outreach functional unit, which will engage in outreach efforts to the general public, brain and nervous system research and disease advocacy groups, rare disease communities, and minority and underserved health disparity populations,” according to its solicitation document. 

The selected firm will create a wide range of communications materials from print to digital, including exhibits, presentations and newsletters.

The content is to educate, inspire family conversations, and increase brain donor registrations and referrals.

The firm also will help potential brain donors and their families to navigate the donation process and serve as a liaison between donors, their families and the six brain & tissue repositories.  

NBB wants outreach to scientists and targeted audiences, including hospitals, physicians, social workers, religious and community social leaders, and end-of-life professionals.

Responses are due August. 5. NBB plans to issue a one-year contract with four additional one-year options.

Read the RFP (PDF).