NRF Research Impact Showcase & 60th Annual General Meeting 2026

Join us for an evening celebrating research, discovery and impact.

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Every breakthrough begins with research—and every research project begins with people like you.

Join the Neurosurgical Research Foundation for our 2026 Research Impact Showcase and 60th Annual General Meeting, where we'll share how your support is helping drive life-changing advances in neurosurgical research across South Australia.

This special evening will also celebrate another milestone year, with the launch of our 2025/2026 Impact Report, the announcement of our 2026/2027 research grant recipients, and a look at the exciting future of brain and spine research.

In 2026, the NRF awarded a record $2.1 million to support innovative research projects working to improve outcomes for patients living with conditions including brain tumours, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders.

Whether you're a supporter, researcher, patient, family member or simply interested in medical research, we'd love you to join us.

Event Details

📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026

🕡 6:30 pm

Ingkarni Wardli Conference Room
Level 7
Adelaide University
North Terrace Campus

Best access: Frome Road, Gate 6

Parking: Wilson Royal Adelaide Hospital Car Park (Frome Road)

Cost: Free

Light refreshments provided

RSVP Essential

Hear From South Australia's Leading Researchers

Associate Professor Mark Plummer

Protecting the Injured Brain with Mega-dose Ascorbate

Discover how promising Vitamin C research is progressing towards a Phase 1 clinical trial at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Dr Adam Wells

Clearing the Roadblocks – Enhancing CAR-T Effect in Clinical Trials

Hear the latest update on the KARPOS clinical trial investigating CAR-T immunotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma.

Dr Jorn Van Der Veken

Improving Patient Outcomes Through Neurosurgical Research

Learn how innovative clinical research, advanced imaging and artificial intelligence are helping shape the future of neurosurgery.

Professor Renée Turner

Building the Future of Stroke Research

Explore an exciting NHMRC-funded project investigating how the gut microbiome may help improve recovery following stroke.

Esmee Broekhuizen

2026 Donald Simpson Neuroscience Scholarship Recipient

Hear how the next generation of researchers is advancing childhood brain tumour research and representing South Australia on the international stage.

Why Attend?

✔ Launch of the 2025/2026 NRF Impact Report

✔ Announcement of the 2026/2027 Research Grant Recipients

✔ Hear directly from South Australia's leading researchers

✔ Meet members of the research community

✔ Learn how your support is changing lives

Reserve Your Place

Attendance is free, but places are limited.

Register today to secure your seat.