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

Be Bold Go Gold

Join our Be Bold, Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Research this February

TBI Awareness Month

Help raise awareness those affected during TBI Month

Play For Purpose Charity Raffle

Win a $300K First Prize Pack! (Closes 8pm (AEST) Thu 12 Mar 2026)

NRF Star of Hope

Light up the night sky for neurosurgical research

NRF Scholars recognised for outstanding research

Thursday 15 January 2026

Three NRF Donald Simpson Neuroscience Scholarship recipients have been recognised for excellence at major conferences in Hobart.

AI transforming brain injury diagnosis

Tuesday 13 January 2026

Using AI to help doctors analyse brain scans faster after traumatic brain injury

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month 2026

Tuesday 06 January 2026

Help spread awareness and support those affected during Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in Australia!

Renée Turner promoted to Professor

Sunday 21 December 2025

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Renée Turner to the position of Professor.

Events

Feb

Be Bold Go Gold

Join our Be Bold, Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Research this February

May

Running for Research

GG is running for research in May 2026 to raise funds for Glioblastoma Research and Clinical Trials

Sep

City-Bay 2026 NRF

Support NRF in the Lumary City-Bay Fun Run 2026

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