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

City-Bay 2026 - Sunday 20 September

Join NRF Team Neuro and support vital research this City to Bay

Thank You for Making Grey May 2026 Our Biggest Yet!

A record-breaking $190,000 raised for life-saving brain tumour research

Discovery reveals hidden driver of deadly brain cancer

NRF-supported research uncovers pathway driving glioblastoma growth and spread

Brain Swelling Treatment Progresses to Clinical Trial

A/Prof Mark Plummer is leading a first-in-human trial at the RAH using high-dose Vitamin C can protect the brain after injury.

Showdown Giveaway: Rivalry for Research

Monday 22 June 2026

Win an AFL Team Bucket and Support Awareness of Life-Changing Research

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Symposium & Lab Tour 2026

Thursday 18 June 2026

Watch highlights from NRF’s Brain Tumour Research in Action symposium and lab tour.

EOFY Appeal 2026 – Progress Can't Wait

Thursday 11 June 2026

Support life-changing research for better outcomes in brain and spine conditions

Grey May 2026 Raises over $190,000!

Thursday 11 June 2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make Grey May 2026 our biggest and most successful Grey May yet, raising more than $190,000 fo...

Events

Oct

The Bigger Gig

All proceeds to Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Sep

City-Bay 2026 NRF

Support NRF in the Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2026

Dec

NRF Star of Hope

Light up the night sky for neurosurgical research

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