The NRF NeuroSurgical Research Foundation has funded over $11m of neurosurgical research, spanning 59 years from 1963 - 2022

2018:

  • NRF Brain Tumour Research Chair funded by a permanent endowment of $1 million at the University of South Australia

2015:

  • NRF Paediatric Neurosurgical Research funded by a permanent endowment of $1 million at the University of Adelaide.

2008:

  • Abbie Simpson Clinical Fellowship: the second position to be endowed by the NRF $800,000 at the University of Adelaide.

2004:

  • NRF Chair of Neurosurgical Research was funded by a permanent endowment of $1.8 million at the University of Adelaide.

1963 – 2022:

  • Research Grants of $6.7 million were awarded throughout Australia compromised of:
    • $3.6 million to the University of Adelaide
    • $1.2million to the University of South Australia
    • $.8 million to Flinders University
    • $1.1million SA Hospital Equipment

Presidents of the NRF NeuroSurgical Research Foundation

The NRF NeuroSurgical Research Foundation was founded in 1963 by Dr Trevor Dinning.

Dr Nick Vrodos is the current NRF President.

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Former Presidents

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NRF Chair of Neurosurgical Research

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