Welcome to the NRF: NeuroSurgical Research Foundation

The objective of the foundation is directed towards funding research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease or malfunction of the brain, spine and nerves.

Brain Tumour - Stroke - Neurodegeneration - Traumatic Brain/Spinal Injury

About us

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Update & Lab Tour

An exclusive chance to go behind the scenes of brain tumour research.

Parkinson's Awareness Month

Help raise awareness this Parkinson's month.

Strokes Can Happen at Any Age

Neurosurgeon Dr Alistair Jukes discusses Childhood Stroke and the impact of your support.

$4m Investment in Stroke Recovery Research

Prof Renée Turner secures $3.5m NHMRC Grant and $500k NRF Funding.

Parkinson’s Research Update & Live Q&A with Prof Lyndsey Collins-Praino

Monday 27 April 2026

Hear the latest updates in Parkinson’s disease research and ask your questions live in this free public webinar with Asso...

NEURO NEWS APRIL 2026 | New Brain Tumour Trials Bringing Hope

Wednesday 22 April 2026

New trials bringing hope and ways to get involved this Grey May

NRF Funds Record $2.19M to SA Research in 2026

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Your support is driving discovery from bold new ideas to clinical trials.

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month

Tuesday 07 April 2026

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 150,000 Australians. Learn about the latest research supported by the NRF, how symp...

Events

Apr

Parkinson's Research Update and Q&A - Free Online Webinar

Hear the latest updates in Parkinson’s disease research and ask your questions live in this free public webinar with A/Prof Lyndsey Collins-Praino.

May

Striding for Stroke!

During the month of May, Team Stroke are walking/running to raise awareness of stroke within the community and raise funds to support vital stroke research.

May

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Update & Lab Tour

Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today and be part of the progress.

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