Sparks Brain Preservation
A Non-profit Organization
Executive Director
Anatomical Research Specialist
Research Scientist
Anatomical Research Specialist
Anatomical Research Specialist II
Anatomical Research Specialist
Anatomical Research Specialist
Microscopy Specialist
Anatomical Research Specialist
Anatomical Research Specialist
We've transitioned from our old names, Oregon Cryonics and Oregon Brain Preservation, to our new name, Sparks Brain Preservation. Our mission remains the same as it always has been: the very best possible preservation quality for as many patients as possible.
Members: 50
Human Patients Preserved: 21
Pet Patients Preserved: 11
Last Updated: Dec 4, 2025
Sparks Brain Preservation is licensed through the State of Oregon as a Nontransplant Anatomical Research Recovery Organization (NARRO). This license allows us to make use of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) to legally accept body and tissue donations. The applicability of the UAGA for preservation purposes has been tested multiple times in court and has consistently been upheld.
Administrative Rules, OAR 333-081: Oregon Public Health Division
License Information: http://public.health.oregon.gov
Only a few companies in Oregon fall under the NARRO regulation. Prior to this law that first took effect in 2014, making use of the UAGA was entirely legal, but not regulated. The term "NARRO" seems to be specific to Oregon, so far. Companies that would fall under the definition of a NARRO exist in most other states, and are part of a thriving industry, primarily serving as hands-on education for surgical skills by medical professionals. Most of these companies are not regulated, yet they serve a well-accepted and important purpose.
Oregon Corporation Division Data: egov.sos.state.or.us/SparksBrainPreservation
Sparks Brain Preservation was established in 2005 as a Non Profit Mutual Benefit corporation. It is not charitable, public benefit, or tax exempt. It actually operates very similarly to a for-profit corporation, except that the assets are protected from being taken by the director(s). Sparks Brain Preservation does make a "profit" from time to time, on which it does pay taxes. This "profit" actually represents the accumulation of assets such as the building and equipment.