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UCLA Donated Body Program
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Read more about Dean FisherUCLA Appoints New Director to Lead Donated Body Program 

"Mr. Fisher will provide outstanding leadership as the program continues to offer an important service to Californians wishing to bequeath their bodies to scientific research and medical education," said Schmitt, UC director of anatomical services.

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Testimonials

Christopher Tang, UC Medical Student"We knew this was a person who, out of the goodness of their heart donated their body for us to study. We can take the knowledge we learn from this and apply it in our professional careers to help other people."

-Christopher Tang, UC Medical Student




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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any costs involved in the donation of one’s body?
 
Can a body be donated from which other body part donations have been given?
 
Does the Donated Body Program ever refuse to accept a body?
 
I travel a great deal. . .What if I should die outside the immediate area?
 
If I donate my body to the program, will I need the services of a funeral home for any reason?
 
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