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Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month March 2026

Wednesday 21 January 2026

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

Be Bold and Go Gold for Childhood Brain Cancer this Feb

Sunday 18 January 2026

NeuroSurgical Research Foundation invites schools, workplaces, hospitals, and communities to Be Bold, Go Gold in support of chi...

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.

Life After TBI: Tyler’s Story

Wednesday 14 January 2026

After surviving a life-changing traumatic brain injury at just 12 years old, Tyler Rutka-Hudson shares his powerful journey of ...

AI transforming brain injury diagnosis

Tuesday 13 January 2026

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

Renée Turner promoted to Professor

Sunday 21 December 2025

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

John Crowley Scholarships Support Brain Injury Research

Wednesday 17 December 2025

Honouring a legacy through research advancing care for people affected by brain injury.

SA Statewide Neurosurgery Meetings 2025

Monday 15 December 2025

Thank you to the 2025 sponsors for supporting the SA Statewide Neurosurgery Meetings.

International Day of People with Disability 2025

Tuesday 18 November 2025

This International Day of People with Disability, we honour the resilience, courage, and determination of people living with di...

Tyler Fuller Raises Funds for Traumatic Brain Injury Research 2025

Monday 10 November 2025

Tyler Fuller went above and beyond this year, raising an incredible $5,000 for traumatic brain injury research.

Q&A: Dr Olivia Morris Hanon on Brain Cancer Research

Friday 31 October 2025

Dr Olivia Morris Hanon shares insights into her research uncovering how brain cancer cells communicate and survive.

World Stroke Day 2025: Saving Lives in Adults and Children

Wednesday 22 October 2025

This World Stroke Day – Watch our Exclusive Interview with Dr Alistair Jukes

Bridging Science and Surgery: Dr Nicholas Candy

Thursday 23 October 2025

Major boost for children’s brain tumour research

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Federal funding to accelerate translation of new treatments to clinical trials

Act Fast. Give Hope | Neuro News October

Monday 13 October 2025

This Christmas, your gift could help fast-track life-changing breakthroughs, right here in South Australia.

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025

Thursday 09 October 2025

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2025

Supporting Bright Minds in Neuroscience

Thursday 09 October 2025

Your generosity is supporting early-career researchers to push the boundaries of discovery in neuroscience.

NRF Awards $1.58 Million for Neurosurgical Research

Wednesday 08 October 2025

The NeuroSurgical Research Foundation is proud to announce a total of $1,579,584 in funding for 30 research projects and initia...

GG’s 242km Run Raises Over $10,000 for Glioblastoma Clinical Trials

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Three days. 242 kilometres. Over $10,000 raised for Glioblastoma Clinical Trials in SA!

NRF Team Neuro Raises $45,000 at 2025 City-Bay Fun Run

Tuesday 23 September 2025

NRF Team Neuro Raises $45,000 for Neurosurgical Research in SA at 2025 City-Bay Fun Run

Wilkins Family Foundation Funds Vital Neurosurgical Equipment

Monday 15 September 2025

New technology improves outcomes for children with brain tumours

In Memory of Imogen Cenko: Supporting Children Through Advanced Neurosurgery

Monday 15 September 2025

A legacy of love. A gift of hope.

Running for Olly | City-Bay 2025

Friday 12 September 2025

For Dad. For hope. For a cure.

NRF 2025 Research Showcase & AGM

Thursday 11 September 2025

The NRF’s 2025 Research Showcase and AGM celebrated a record $1.6 million in research funding, the launch of the 2024/2025 Impa...

2024/2025 Impact Report NRF

Thursday 11 September 2025

2024/2025 Impact Report NRF

Dr Adam Wells on Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2025

Wednesday 27 August 2025

Dr Adam Wells shares his insights on neurosurgery and research for NAM 2025.

BTRSA 3rd Annual Symposium - From Discovery to the Clinic:

Thursday 21 August 2025

Brain Tumour Research SA (BTRSA) hosted its 3rd Annual Symposium, bringing together over 70 experts on August 3rd.

Dr Simon Sandler on Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2025

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Dr Simon Sandler discusses leadership and advances in neurosurgery for NAM 2025.

Dean's Story: A Life Lived Fully, with a Shunt and a Smile

Monday 18 August 2025

South Australia's longest surviving paediatric shunt patient

Women Shaping the Future of Neuro Care

Thursday 14 August 2025

Collaboration, leadership, and support in action.

Stroke Awareness Week 2025

Thursday 07 August 2025

Meet the Researchers Changing the Future of Stroke Care

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2025

Thursday 31 July 2025

August is Neurosurgery awareness month, learn about neurosurgery from our local SA neurosurgeons and trainees

A Transformative Year: Reflections from the Inaugural NRF John Crowley Scholar

Tuesday 22 July 2025

Reflections from the Inaugural NRF John Crowley Scholar on the 2024 International Neurotrauma Symposium

Glioblastoma Awareness Week

Tuesday 15 July 2025

Let's Make A Difference

Shaping the Future of Pituitary Tumour Care

Tuesday 08 July 2025

A unique collaboration between physicians and surgeons is transforming the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary tumours in Sout...

Honouring Dr Glenn McCulloch AM for a Lifetime of Service to Neurosurgery

Tuesday 24 June 2025

$30,000 Crows Foundation Donation Fuels Hope for Children with Brain Cancer

Monday 23 June 2025

Running for a Cure: Alex and Oscar’s 24-Hour Challenge

Monday 16 June 2025

Grey May 2025 Raises over $185,000!

Sunday 01 June 2025

Grey May - Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2025

Andrew Braves the Shave for Grey May—and for His Mum

Monday 02 June 2025

Grey May 2025 Brain Tumour Research Update

Saturday 24 May 2025

A Hopeful Future: Brain Tumour Research Update & Lab Tour

Beyond the Diagnosis: In Kellie's Words

Tuesday 13 May 2025

"Strong, steadfast and hopeful”: Kellie and Phil’s story of love, loss and lasting hope

Hope for Brain Cancer Starts with You | Neuro News April

Wednesday 30 April 2025

With help from donors like you, South Australian researchers are pushing the boundaries of science and creating breakthroughs t...

How Biomarkers Could Transform Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Monday 28 April 2025

Researchers are laying the groundwork for a structured, biology-based system that helps clinicians spot Parkinson’s sooner—and ...

Together for Griff: Over $40,000 Raised

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Redefining Parkinson’s: The Shift Toward a Biological Diagnosis

Thursday 10 April 2025

Meet Hayley: Providing Support When It Matters Most

Friday 11 April 2025

Shimmi for Immi: A night to shine and remember

Thursday 10 April 2025

A Night to Shine and Remember: Shimmi for Immi Raises $18,677 for Paediatric Neurosurgical Research

Breakthrough in Childhood Brain Tumour Research

Friday 11 April 2025

Thanks to your support, researchers have secured $840,000 in funding to develop innovative nanotechnology-based treatment for c...

Dr Sunita De Sousa: Pioneering Pituitary Research and Driving Progress Through Collaboration

Saturday 22 March 2025

Associate Professor Sunita de Sousa is a leading endocrinologist and clinician scientist dedicated to advancing pituitary tumou...

Donald Simpson Neuroscience Scholarship Applications Now Open

Saturday 22 March 2025

The NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Donald Simpson N...

Dr. Frances Corrigan: Advancing Brain Injury Research and Championing Women in Science

Friday 14 March 2025

This Brain Injury Awareness Month, we’re recognising Associate Professor Frances Corrigan, whose work is helping us better unde...

Celebrating women in STEM this International Women's Day

Saturday 08 March 2025

This International Women’s Day and Brain Injury Awareness Month, we’re recognising some of the dedicated women driving brain re...

NRF Neurosurgical Research Grants 2025

Wednesday 05 March 2025

The NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Neurosurgical Re...

Welcome Our New NRF Ambassador

Wednesday 12 February 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Barbaro has joined the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) as an official ambass...

How Your Support is Shaping Neurosurgery's Future | Neuro News Feb 2025

Wednesday 12 February 2025

Thanks to generous donors like you, South Australian researchers are leading the way toward breakthroughs that could change eve...

Raise Funds for Paediatric Cancer Research in SA This February

Thursday 30 January 2025

Join the Be Bold, Go Gold campaign this February to raise awareness and funds for paediatric cancer research in South Australia...

New Team Member Spotlight

Wednesday 01 January 2025

We are thrilled to welcome Nicole to our team as the Digital and Event Fundraising Officer at the Neurosurgical Research Founda...

Celebrating the Future of Neuroscience: UniSA & NRF Partnership

Wednesday 22 January 2025

On the 22nd January we had the privilege of coming together to recognise and celebrate the next generation of brilliant neurosc...

Empowering the Next Generation of Neuroscientists

Tuesday 21 January 2025

3 NRF Vacation Scholarships Awarded to Aspiring Young Researchers at the University of Adelaide

Order of St John Generous Gift Supports Groundbreaking Brain Tumour Research

Tuesday 14 January 2025

We are excited to share that the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John, Knight of Malta has made a remarkable donation of $...

A Legacy Honoured: Donald Simpson Appeal Raises $137,500

Tuesday 26 November 2024

Record-Breaking Cherry Auction Raises Funds for Brain Tumour Research SA

Saturday 23 November 2024

Walk for Dusty and Phil

Thursday 14 November 2024

A Journey of Love, Loss, and Hope Raising Funds for Brain Tumour Research

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2024

Friday 25 October 2024

Help spread awareness and join the fight for a cure this International Brain Tumour Awareness Week!

Christmas Neuro News 2024 - $2.7 Million Driving Research Breakthroughs

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Thanks to you we are funding new grants and more life-changing research than ever!

Tyler Kicks Another Goal for TBI Research

Thursday 03 October 2024

Tyler Fuller's NRF AFL Grand Final Fundraiser raises over $1700!

Advancing Brain Tumour Research: Successful BTRSA Symposium Sparks Progress

Thursday 03 October 2024

Experts unite at the 2nd Brain Tumour Research SA Symposium to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes in South Australia

NRF Team Neuro raises $38,200 in City to Bay 2024!

Tuesday 17 September 2024

Thank you NRF Team Neuro - fuelling groundbreaking neurosurgical research at the 50th City to Bay

NRF Research Showcase Highlights Your Impact

Wednesday 18 September 2024

The latest NRF Research Showcase highlighted the exciting progress being made in spinal surgery, brain tumour, stroke, and Park...

Progress Takes People: NRF Awards $300,000 New Personnel Grants

Wednesday 18 September 2024

The NRF is proud to announce 6 New Personnel Grants recently awarded for 2024 totalling $300,000.

2023 2024 Impact Report

Wednesday 04 September 2024

Read about the NRF's impact this year

NRF Mid Year Brain Tumour Research Wrap-Up 2024

Wednesday 21 August 2024

$684,000 brain tumour research funded - Your impact on research

Adelaide Microsurgical Skull Base Anatomy Symposium August 2024

Sunday 18 August 2024

On the 17-18 August 2024, the Adelaide Microsurgical Skull Base Anatomy Symposium brought together a distinguished group of neu...

Haematoma Research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital

Wednesday 10 July 2024

What is cSDH and why is it important?

New Equipment Dedicated to Felicity Plew Unveiled at Brain Tumour Research Presentations

Wednesday 12 June 2024

Grey May 2024 raises over $170,000

Wednesday 05 June 2024

Thanks to your help we doubled our record from last year!

CAR-T Cell brain tumour research receives overseas funding

Wednesday 05 June 2024

NRF seed-funded brain tumour research paves the way for overseas funding opportunities

Grey May 24 Closing Cocktail Party

Thursday 30 May 2024

Celebrating the end of Grey May and the meet & greet of The SA Brain Tumour Support Nurse

Brave for Dave Grey May 24

Tuesday 07 May 2024

New merch and events for Grey May 2024

Autumn News Update 2024

Thursday 18 April 2024

Grey May 2024 is almost upon us!

$3.2M Federal funding win for NRF researchers

Tuesday 02 April 2024

Researchers: Assoc Professor Guillermo Gomez and Dr Tessa Gargett

LONG-TBI Study: Seeking Participants

Friday 08 March 2024

Longitudinal outcomes of neurological impairment; guidance and management following traumatic brain injury

Celebrating International Women's Day 2024

Sunday 25 February 2024

Interview with Chloe Drogemuller-Fiebig - Brave for Dave

Brain Tumour 2023 Scholarships Awarded

Monday 12 February 2024

Congratulations to the 5 Students from UniSA who received the latest round of scholarship funding

Supporters thanked at NRF Government House Reception

Monday 05 February 2024

NRF supporters acknowledged for service at Reception at Government House Adelaide

Summer News Update 2024

Monday 29 January 2024

Your donations are investing in young SA minds: funding scholarships, funding trials in Parkinson’s and TBI and clinical trials...

NRF Vacation Scholarships 2023

Monday 29 January 2024

This year the NRF awarded 8 Vacation Scholarships to our latest and brightest young minds!

Lasting Impact: Pioneering Research on the Link Between Traumatic Brain Injuries and Parkinson's Disease

Sunday 07 January 2024

Looking for adult volunteers to help us better understand brain health in people with Parkinsons's disease, TBI or concussion

New Immunotherapy CAR-T Cell trials to run at RAH

Tuesday 05 December 2023

Groundbreaking advances in immunotherapy here in SA!

Walk for Phil & Elliott raises over $4000 for brain tumour research!

Monday 27 November 2023

2023 November walk

New NRF President Dr Nick Vrodos appointed

Monday 20 November 2023

On the 13th of September at the NRF AGM long standing board member, Dr Nick Vrodos, was sworn in.

Tyler Fuller completes 'The BIG Ride' and raises over $4,000

Monday 06 November 2023

164km 'Big Ride' from Flinders to Middleton and Back for TBI Research

Life-Changing paediatric brain cancer initiative funded by the generous Wilkins Family Foundation

Wednesday 01 November 2023

The Wilkins Family Foundation pledge $75,000, over 3 years, to the NRF, to enable a Paediatric Brain Cancer research project at...

Christmas Newsletter 2023 - NRF Celebrates 60th

Tuesday 31 October 2023

60 Years of Supporting Brilliant Minds & $1,284,337 to 27 different research grants funded

Ten years of funding – over $1M towards NRF research

Monday 30 October 2023

The James & Diana Ramsay Foundation (JDRF), has been providing significant funding for research into brain cancer, paediatric h...

Christmas Card Selection 2023

Monday 09 October 2023

This years cards out now ready to order

2022 2023 Impact Report

Wednesday 13 September 2023

Latest impact report released, read here!

Gett’n wiggy with it event raises $13,620 for brain tumour and traumatic brain injury research

Tuesday 05 September 2023

A big thankyou to all that attended and made the event a very special success!

2023 Brain Tumour Grant Funding

Wednesday 30 August 2023

Latest grant funding for brain tumour research and equipment for 2023

2023 Neurosurgical Grant Funding

Wednesday 30 August 2023

Latest grant funding across all neurosurgical research and equipment for 2023

Interview with a Neurosurgeon - Dr Adam Wells

Sunday 06 August 2023

Meet Dr Adam Wells, Neurosurgeon and NRF Abbie Simpson Clinical Fellow. For Neurosurgery Awareness Month, he sat down with us t...

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2023

Wednesday 02 August 2023

August is Neurosurgery awareness month, learn about neurosurgery from our local SA neurosurgeons and trainees

Your Generous Support is Powering Life-Saving Neurosurgical Research

Tuesday 25 July 2023

Glioblastoma Awareness Day 2023

Wednesday 19 July 2023

Help spread awareness and join the fight for a cure this GBM Awareness Day

Patrick of Coonawarra partners with NRF to celebrate 60 years of groundbreaking research

Thursday 06 July 2023

Pick up a special Patrick of Coonawarra NRF Partner Pack today - a delicious mixed dozen of premium wines - with 15% of all sa...

NRF sponsors Brain & Brain PET 2023 Conference

Tuesday 04 July 2023

Three exceptional stroke researchers awarded an NRF Early Career Bursary to present their latest findings on a global stage.

Brave for Dave Grey May 2023 Campaign raises $6620!

Friday 30 June 2023

Dave's Story

Thursday 29 June 2023

Brave for Dave - Never Out of the Fight

Grey May raises over $86,000!

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Thank you for supporting our Go Grey in May campaign to raise brain tumour awareness and funds for vital brain tumour research!

World Brain Tumour Day

Thursday 08 June 2023

Raising brain tumour awareness and celebrating our brain tumour warriors

NRF needs your help for a Brain Tumour Support Coordinator for SA petition

Thursday 08 June 2023

Sign the petition and help the cause to improve healthcare in SA

Lauren's Story

Friday 02 June 2023

In 2018, Lauren’s life changed in an instant when she suffered a traumatic brain injury after an accidental fall while helping ...

Casey's Story

Tuesday 30 May 2023

Casey was diagnosed with an epidermoid brain tumour the size of an egg on her brain stem in 2020

NRF calls for increased support for brain tumour patients and their families

Tuesday 30 May 2023

The NRF has pledged to help fund the creation of a dedicated Brain Tumour Support Coordinator and is helping facilitate the cam...

We are proud to announce our partnership with renowned online will-writing service, Willed!

Thursday 25 May 2023

Why make a Gift in your Will to the NRF?

Grey May Brain Tumour Research Update Presentations 2023

Wednesday 17 May 2023

SA brain tumour researchers to benefit from new laboratory equipment thanks to generous donation from Brave for Dave

Tuesday 16 May 2023

Go Grey in May 2023

Friday 12 May 2023

Brain Tumour Awareness Month!

Autumn News Update 2023

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month 2023

Thursday 20 April 2023

For Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month 2023, researchers from the Parkinson's Disease Research Group at the University of Adel...

NRF Research Grants Now Open 2023!

Thursday 13 April 2023

Closing Date - Saturday 1st July 2023

Young Achiever Awards SA 2023

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Vote here!

Could rotational thromboelastometry offer new treatment targets for traumatic brain injury and chronic subdural haematoma?

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Mr Abhiram Hiwase provides an update on his latest research investigating ROTEM

RAH Department of Neurosurgery actively recruiting for two TBI research studies

Thursday 16 March 2023

The use of Rotational-Thromboelastometry in moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (ROTEM-TBI) & Forecasting Impairment and ...

FIND-TBI study recruiting now - Predicting Parkinson’s disease risk following TBI

Thursday 16 March 2023

Celebrating International Women's Day 2023 - Interview with Neurosurgeon Assoc Prof Amal Abou-Hamden

Wednesday 08 March 2023

“Life is what you focus on”

Three brain cancer clinical trials offering new hope for better treatments

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Summer News Update 2023

Monday 20 February 2023

Read all the latest news and keep up to date with our events in the Summer issue of NEURO NEWS.

South Australia’s first Paediatric Brain Cancer Biobank

Tuesday 14 February 2023

$150,000 to establish South Australian Paediatric Brain Cancer Biobank!

Clinical trial opens - NRF funded research renews hope for children's cancer

Wednesday 08 February 2023

Congratulations to the 2022 NRF Vacation Scholarship recipients

Tuesday 24 January 2023

NRF sponsors Australasian Neurotrauma Workshop

Tuesday 24 January 2023

Congratulations to the NRF brain tumour research grant and scholarship recipients in 2022

Monday 23 January 2023

Artificial intelligence enables largest global brain tumour study to date

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Dr Mihn-Son To: Study uses federated machine learning and demonstrates improved glioblastoma tumour boundary detection by 33%

Researchers convert NRF seed funding into more than 1.6 million for SA brain tumour research support

Tuesday 20 December 2022

University of South Australia researchers: Professor Stuart Pitson, Dr Briony Gliddon,Dr Mel Tea & Prof Ben Thierry

Exploring how glioblastoma cancer cells evolve from healthy brain cells

Tuesday 06 December 2022

Congratulations to Assoc Prof Cedric Bardy, Dr Brett Stringer & PhD Student Inushi De Silva

First Ever Brain Tumour Research Symposium

Monday 05 December 2022

Walk for Phil Fundraiser Raises over $3000

Tuesday 29 November 2022

6km walk along the beach to raise funds for brain tumour research in 2022

New equipment means less invasive brain surgery for children at the WCH

Wednesday 23 November 2022

Your generosity makes the news!

Christmas 2022 Appeal and the Latest News

Tuesday 08 November 2022

Take a look at the latest from NRF and how to support research this Christmas!

NRF RAAF Quiz Night - Saturday 29th Oct 22

Friday 04 November 2022

Thanks to your support, we raised over $8000! Every dollar raised will fund world-class brain tumour research here in SA!

New equipment means faster research at the Centre for Cancer Biology

Tuesday 01 November 2022

Brain cancer research capacity soars at the Centre for Cancer Biology thanks to new $50,000 GelCount equipment, purchased with ...

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2022

Tuesday 01 November 2022

29th October - 5th November

Welcome Dr Simon Sandler

Tuesday 01 November 2022

Read about our new board member

The BIG Gig goes off with a bang!

Tuesday 11 October 2022

Tyler Fullers Traumatic Brain Injury Gig raises $3,413!

Images to Inspire Art Auction, great Success!

Monday 10 October 2022

NRF Strong Enough to Live Art Auction, raised an incredible $14,521 for life-saving brain tumour research!

NRF Team Neuro raises $32,500 in City to Bay 2022

Thursday 29 September 2022

NRF Team Neuro raises $32,500 in City to Bay 2022

2021 2022 Annual Report

Monday 26 September 2022

Download the 2021-2022 NRF Annual Report!

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month 2022 - Research Update

Monday 19 September 2022

For Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month 2022, researchers from the Spinal Cord Injury Research Group at the University of Adelai...

NeuroConnect SA Gala Dinner raises over $30,000

Tuesday 23 August 2022

Thank you for joining us for the NeuroConnect SA Gala Dinner on Saturday 20th August

Stroke Week 2022 - Research Update

Monday 15 August 2022

For Stroke Week 2022, hear three of our local NRF supported researchers from the Translational Neuropathology lab at the Univer...

Executive Officer Ginta Orchard celebrates 20 years with the NRF

Wednesday 29 June 2022

20 years and counting! Our fantastic Executive Officer Ginta Orchard looks back over her time with the NRF

Grey May Brain Tumour Research Presentations 2022

Tuesday 07 June 2022

Virtual Tours and Talks from Grey May 2022

Thank you for supporting NRF Grey May

Monday 30 May 2022

It has been our busiest Grey May yet! We want to thank all those who chose to Go Grey in May and support Brain Tumour Awareness...

Dr Santosh Poonnoose Interview for Grey May 2022

Monday 30 May 2022

Dr Santosh Poonnoose is a neurosurgeon, NRF Board Member and founder of the SA Neurological Tumour Bank. For Grey May he shares...

Learn about the SA Neurological Tumour Bank

Saturday 28 May 2022

As part of Grey May we did a walk through the SA Neurological Brain Tumour Bank (SANTB) and interviewed SANTB Director Dr Santo...

National Advocacy Service - helping brain tumour patients and their families access support

Wednesday 25 May 2022

Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and Peace of Mind Foundation are proud collaborative partners of the National Advocacy Service, wh...

Ethical approval granted to conduct CAR-T cell immune therapy clinical trial

Tuesday 24 May 2022

Researchers granted ethical approval to conduct a phase 1 clinical trial to investigate CAR-T cell immune therapy as a treatmen...

Researchers convert NRF seed funding into $3.2 million for SA brain tumour research support

Tuesday 17 May 2022

The NRF provided $102,856 in seed funding across three laboratories, which our amazing researchers have used to attract $3,269,...

Matt Rowett - Brain Tumour Warrior

Friday 13 May 2022

Matt was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma in 2019. Given a prognosis of 12-18 months to live, Matt shares his story on his...

Meet the future of Brain Tumour Research our up and coming Scholarship Students training here in Adelaide

Tuesday 10 May 2022

Virtual Tour and Talk Part 2

Walk with the Brain Tumour Researchers

Tuesday 03 May 2022

Virtual Tour and Talk Part 1

UniSA NRF Chair in Brain Tumour Research continues groundbreaking work

Monday 02 May 2022

Professor Stuart Pitson announced as University of South Australia NRF Chair of Brain Tumour Research for another five years

Autumn News Update 2022

Thursday 28 April 2022

Grey May, Scholarships, Clinical trials and more...

NRF Research Grants Now Open 2022!

Thursday 28 April 2022

Closing Date - Friday 1st July 2022

Brain Tumour Research Success in South Australia by the NRF

Thursday 28 April 2022

Donations have funded 16 brain tumour research projects that total $580,644 of funding in 2021/2022

World Parkinson's Day 2022

Tuesday 05 April 2022

>- WPD - Monday 11th April -<

The Duke Movie Fundraiser – in memory of Richard Buttery

Monday 04 April 2022

Raising $1500 for the Richard Buttery Vacation Scholarship!

Pitson Lab Takes on Australia in virtual trek

Monday 28 March 2022

14,500km “around the nation” on National Highway 1 raising $2,016.25 for brain tumour research

Finn's Story - Overcoming a Tethered Spinal Cord

Tuesday 22 February 2022

Katrina Dight Martin’s son Finn was diagnosed with a Tethered Spinal Cord (TSC) at only a few days old. Here she shares Finn’s ...

Dr Annabel Sorby-Adams - Stroke Research

Monday 21 February 2022

Dr Sorby-Adams is dedicating her life to discovering improved treatments for this very common medical emergency. She explains b...

NRF Summer Appeal 2022

Sunday 20 February 2022

Please donate to the NRF Summer Appeal 2022

Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr Simon Sandler

Thursday 17 February 2022

Dr Sandler has worked as a Neuro/Spinal Fellow at Flinders Medical Centre and is currently a Consultant at Royal Adelaide Hospi...

Calling all creatives and artists looking to make a difference!

Thursday 17 February 2022

Strong Enough To Live (SETL) and the NRF are joining forces to fundraise for brain tumour research, by holding an art auction i...

New undergraduate vacation scholarship provides an opportunity for a brain tumour research career in South Australia

Monday 14 February 2022

Congratulations to undergraduate student Erica McGiffert who is the inaugural recipient of the newly established Richard Butter...

Interview with a Neurosurgeon - Dr Chris Tsimiklis

Sunday 06 February 2022

Neurosurgeon Dr Chris Tsimiklis shares his story, background and why he became a neurosurgeon.

University of Adelaide wins Perpetual funding for repeated concussion and traumatic brain injury research model

Wednesday 26 January 2022

Congratulations to Dr Claire Jones and Dr Ryan Quarrington on being awarded $97,263 in funding from Perpetual's 2021 IMPACT Phi...

Adelaide Brain Tumour Support Group

Thursday 20 January 2022

Have you heard about the Adelaide Brain Tumour Support group? This small informal support group meets regularly for coffees and...

Chris Adams Research Grant awarded to PhD candidate Erica Yeo

Monday 20 December 2021

UniSA PhD candidate Erica Yeo is the recipient of the UniSA Chris Adams Research Grant for 2021.

Brain Tumour Christmas Lunch raises $1,566 for research

Thursday 16 December 2021

We are proud to announce that $1,566 was raised for world-leading brain tumour research in South Australia on Saturday 4th Dece...

NRF supporters acknowledged for service at Government House event

Friday 10 December 2021

A group of dedicated supporters of the NRF were thanked for their service by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC a...

SA major hospitals benefit from new life-saving neurosurgical equipment purchased from generous donation by Wilkins Family Foundation

Tuesday 07 December 2021

The Wilkins Family Foundation made a generous donation which enabled the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation (NRF) to purchase ov...

NRF Film Fundraiser raises over $2,000

Thursday 02 December 2021

NRF Film Fundraiser 'No Time To Die' raises $2,195 for brain tumour research

NRF seed funding leads to $10.9 million in neurosurgical research support in SA

Monday 15 November 2021

In the past 16 months, $450,000 of seed funding provided by the NRF has enabled its researchers to attract $10.9 million in fur...

Largest SA funding win worth $2 million for fatal brain cancer research

Thursday 04 November 2021

Dr Guillermo Gomez from the Centre for Cancer Biology (a partnership between the University of South Australia and SA Pathology...

Cecilia Pascale Interview – Brain Tumour Warrior

Friday 15 October 2021

Cecilia is a dedicated fundraiser for the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation. Over several years she has raised approximately $6...

Spring News Update 2021

Thursday 14 October 2021

Read all the latest news and keep up to date with our events in the Spring issue of NEURO NEWS.

NRF achieves brain cancer fundraising goal ahead of schedule

Monday 11 October 2021

NRF achieves brain cancer fundraising goal – commits to additional $1million in funds for research

PhD Research Presentations

Wednesday 06 October 2021

On September 29th, four researchers discussed their research projects, which have been funded by the NeuroSurgical Research Fou...

Brain Tumour Research - PhD Scholarship Opportunities

Thursday 30 September 2021

The 2022 Brain Tumour Research PhD Scholarship Opportunities are now open.

Beyond the Injury: Tyler Fuller’s Story

Friday 17 September 2021

Tyler Fuller was just 19 years old when he suffered a terrible accident after falling on to the rocks at Middleton on New Years...

Cedric Bardy Interview

Thursday 09 September 2021

Associate Professor Cedric Bardy is the Director of The Laboratory for Human Neurophysiology, Genetics & Stem Cells, located at...

2020 2021 Annual Report

Tuesday 07 September 2021

Download the 2020 - 2021 NRF Annual Report!

Brain Tumour Research - Interview with Guillermo Gomez

Friday 27 August 2021

Brain Tumour researcher Guillermo Gomez discusses his research, his background and his hopes for beating brain cancer by 2030.

Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr Adam Wells

Thursday 12 August 2021

Dr Adam Wells is a Neurosurgeon at Adelaide Spine & Brain in North Adelaide. He is the Abbie Simpson Clinical Fellow, Departmen...

Brain Tumour Research SA launched today on World Glioblastoma Day

Thursday 22 July 2021

Today, July 22, 2021, is World Glioblastoma Awareness Day. On this day, we are proud to announce the launch of the newly create...

Stroke Research - Funding Win

Friday 02 July 2021

NRF Director of Neurosurgical Research awarded national funding for Stroke research at the University of Adelaide.

Cruella film fundraiser raises $6875 for brain cancer research

Tuesday 29 June 2021

Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to the Peter Cutting and Peter Verhagen brain cancer research fundraiser.

NRF Tax Appeal 2021 - Donate by June 30

Monday 14 June 2021

NRF Brain Cancer Impact Forum 2021

Tuesday 25 May 2021

The NRF Brain Cancer Impact Forum was a great success and was held at the University of South Australia on May 25, 2021.

Funding win to progress CAR-T Cell Therapy Research

Thursday 20 May 2021

Young Dad's Journey with a Brain Tumour

Thursday 20 May 2021

Adelaide 36ers announce the NRF as an official charity partner

Monday 17 May 2021

NEURO NEWS Autumn edition 2021

Thursday 06 May 2021

NEURO NEWS Autumn edition 2021

TAR Dinning Scholarship Launch Raises over $150,000

Tuesday 20 April 2021

TAR Dinning Scholarship Launch Raises over $150,000!

NRF Research Grants Now Open 2021

Tuesday 20 April 2021

Closing Date - Thursday 1st July 2021

PhD Candidate Kaitlin Scheer wins 2020 Chris Adams UniSA Research Grant

Thursday 01 April 2021

Kaitlin Scheer will use the research grant to delve deeper into her research on the complicated vascular network in the biology...

Brain Tumour Researcher Dr Briony Gliddon discusses her career for International Women's Day 2021

Thursday 04 March 2021

Dr Briony Gliddon is a researcher at the Centre for Cancer Biology, researching brain tumours.

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021 - Interview with Dr Xenia Doorenbosch

Tuesday 02 March 2021

Neurosurgeon & NRF Board Member, Dr Xenia Doorenbosch shares her experiences and thoughts on being a neurosurgeon.

NEURO NEWS Summer Update 2021

Thursday 11 February 2021

Read about the latest news and events from the NRF

Glioblastoma research the winner in national funding round

Thursday 17 December 2020

Glioblastoma research the winner in national funding round

Virtual City to Bay 2020 raises over $15,000

Wednesday 16 December 2020

We are very proud to announce that NRF Team Neuro was successful in raising $15,225.21 in 2020 through our virtual City to Bay!

Dr Nirmal Robinson Interview

Sunday 13 December 2020

Interview with Dr Nirmal Robinson whose research is funded by the NRF and is focused on the fatal brain cancer, Glioblastoma.

NRF Brain Tumour Research Christmas Lunch raises $1,320

Wednesday 09 December 2020

We are proud to announce that $1,320 was raised for world-leading brain tumour research in SA on Saturday 5th December at the N...

Support the NRF online this Christmas

Tuesday 17 November 2020

The NRF has a range of Christmas gifts available for purchase online.

NRF Christmas Appeal: Paediatric Brain Tumours

Friday 13 November 2020

This Christmas, please give generously to life-saving paediatric brain tumour research in South Australia.

Critter's Choice featured in The Advertiser

Tuesday 10 November 2020

CHEEKY CRITTER LIVES ON IN BOOK An article by Clare Peddie for The Advertiser, Wednesday 11 November 2020. Photograph by Matt ...

Centre for Cancer Biology researchers fundraise for NRF

Wednesday 04 November 2020

Researchers Mel Tea and Victoria Pope are fundraising for the NRF for brain tumour research.

NEURO NEWS Summer Update 2020

Tuesday 03 November 2020

The Summer edition of NEURO NEWS 2020

Head jolts in teens impairs brain cells by Clare Peddie

Wednesday 28 October 2020

The following article was written by journalist Clare Peddie and appeared in The Advertiser on Tuesday October 27, 2020.

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2020

Monday 26 October 2020

October 24 - 31 is International Brain Tumour Awareness Week

New President Dr Glenn McCulloch

Monday 28 September 2020

At the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 23 September, a new President was sworn in. Congratulations to Dr Glenn McCulloch.

Annual Report 2020

Wednesday 23 September 2020

The NRF 2019-2020 Annual Report is now online!

Interview with Stroke Researcher Annabel Sorby-Adams

Wednesday 02 September 2020

Annabel Sorby-Adams is a final year PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide. Here she discusses her research into stroke.

New brain injury research will examine consequences and risk of Parkinson’s disease development following TBI

Monday 10 August 2020

The Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is investing over $5.7 million to further develop traumatic brain...

Interview with Jessica Sharkey, PhD Candidate

Wednesday 05 August 2020

Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr Marguerite Harding

Monday 22 August 2022

Dr Marguerite Harding from the Adelaide Neurosurgery Centre shares why she decided to specialise in neurosurgery, her approach ...

The Advertiser features NRF & Centre for Cancer Biology's brain tumour research

Wednesday 01 July 2020

Journalist Clare Peddie wrote the following article for The Advertiser on Thursday 2nd July 2020.

NRF Tax Appeal

Tuesday 02 June 2020

Brain cancer is the biggest killer of children and adults under 40 years. Help us fund a cure. Donate to the NRF Tax Appeal by ...

NRF is now a funding partner for the Australian Brain Cancer Mission

Monday 18 May 2020

The NRF is very proud to announce that it has been added as a funding partner for the Australian Brain Cancer Mission

Autumn News Update 2020

Friday 15 May 2020

The latest edition of NEURO NEWS is focused on Grey May - Brain Tumour Awareness Month.

Running for Richard

Wednesday 29 April 2020

Fundraiser Story - Kerry Buttery

Parkinson's Awareness Month April

Monday 30 March 2020

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease – NRF funds research into disease which affects every 1 in 350 Australians

NEURO NEWS February 2020 out now

Tuesday 18 February 2020

The February 2020 NRF e-newsletter is out now.

Wilkins Family Foundation donation enables more comprehensive picture of brain health status following TBI and Stroke

Friday 14 February 2020

Hannah's Gift to Brain Cancer Research

Friday 24 January 2020

NRF Morning Tea

Researcher Profile: Tessa Gargett

Monday 09 December 2019

In 2018, Tessa Gargett was awarded the UniSA Chris Adams Research grant. She shares with us here what the grant enabled her to ...

Dr Melinda Tea - Q&A on Brain Tumour Research

Monday 02 December 2019

Dr Melinda Tea was awarded the 2019 Chris Adams UniSA grant for her research into the fatal brain cancer, Glioblastoma. In th...

NRF supporters thanked at Government House

Monday 02 December 2019

NRF supporters acknowledged for service at Government House Adelaide on Thursday 28 November 2019.

Chris Adams Research Grant awarded to Dr Melinda Tea

Thursday 28 November 2019

Summer News Update

Tuesday 12 November 2019

NRF Brain Cancer Christmas Appeal

Monday 11 November 2019

Wilkins Family Foundation funds purchase of new neurosurgical equipment for Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Thursday 31 October 2019

NRF Annual Report 2018-2019 released

Tuesday 01 October 2019

New research to reduce risk of death and disability in children with traumatic brain injury

Tuesday 27 August 2019

NRF Brain Tumour Chair Announcement

Thursday 20 June 2019

SA to lead gold standard testing to improve lethal brain tumour treatments

Coopers Brewery Foundation 11th Golf Day

Thursday 30 May 2019

Coopers Brewery Foundation Golf Day Raising $142,400 for Stroke Research

Autumn News Update 2019

Tuesday 28 May 2019

NRF Research Presentations

End of financial year appeal

Tuesday 21 May 2019

Lives are in your hands!

Funding to prevent Parkinson’s cognitive decline

Tuesday 16 April 2019

Media Release at the University of the Adelaide

Summer News Update 2019

Tuesday 26 February 2019

Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Donald Simpson Memorial Dinner Review

Thursday 31 January 2019

Recognising Professor Donald Simpson AO contributions to Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Research and the NRF

Chris Adams Research Grant supports cutting-edge brain cancer research

Tuesday 22 January 2019

The Chris Adams UniSA Research Grant has been awarded to support vital brain cancer research

Spring News Update 2018

Tuesday 20 November 2018

Tuesday 20th November AGM, Gala Dinner plus more!

Merry Christmas

Thursday 13 September 2018

Merry Christmas from the NRF

Neurosurgical Researcher Presentation & AGM

Wednesday 08 August 2018

Brain Injury Awareness Week

Wednesday 08 August 2018

Brain Injury Awareness Week - August 20th - 27th 2018

UniSA Begins Fundraising

Tuesday 20 March 2018

NRF Congratulates Professor Robert Vink AM on his Australia day Honours

Monday 29 January 2018

Spring News Update 2017

Thursday 02 November 2017

AGM Research Presentations

$1m NRF Brain Tumour Research Chair Established at Uni SA

Tuesday 24 October 2017

NRF Annual Report 2017

Tuesday 26 September 2017

NRF Annual Report Out Now!

Brain Tumour Research Update II May 2017

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Stefan Court-Kowalski is investigating the reduction of brain tumour growth

May is Brain Tumour Awareness Month!

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Stroke Research Update April 2017

Monday 08 May 2017

Annabel Sorby-Adams is investigating brain swelling

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Update April 2017

Monday 08 May 2017

Stephanie Plummer is investigating treatments to reduce TBI injury

Brain Tumour Research Update May 2017

Monday 08 May 2017

Prof Stuart Pitson is investigating chemotherapy treatments

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

Tuesday 18 April 2017

Dr Lyndsey Collins-Praino is investigating Parkinson's Disease

2016 AGM Research Presentations

Thursday 01 September 2016

The NRF Spring 2016 Newsletter

Nanozoomer Goes Operational

Tuesday 01 March 2016

The NRF Autumn 2016 Newsletter

Celebrating a long history of neurosurgical support to The University of Adelaide

Tuesday 01 December 2015

The NRF Summer 2016 Newsletter

World Class Research Presentations

Tuesday 01 September 2015

The NRF Spring 2015 Newsletter

Equipment Donation Critical For The Neurological Diseases Research Team

Sunday 01 March 2015

The NRF Autumn 2015 Newsletter

New Research and Equipment Funded by Generous Donations

Monday 01 September 2014

The NRF Spring 2014 Newsletter

Autumn 2014: NRF expands funding to more areas of lifesaving neurosurgical research

Saturday 01 March 2014

The NRF Autumn 2014 Newsletter

World Class Research at 2013 NRF AGM

Sunday 01 September 2013

The NRF Spring 2013 Newsletter

Brain Tumour Research: Working on breakthrough cures

Friday 01 March 2013

The NRF Autumn 2013 Newsletter

The NRF Celebrates 50 years

Tuesday 01 January 2013

The NRF 50th Celebrations Newsletter

2012 NRF AGM

Saturday 01 September 2012

The NRF Spring 2012 Newsletter

Autumn 2012 update: Stroke research

Thursday 01 March 2012

The NRF Autumn 2012 Newsletter

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Dean's Story: A Life Lived Fully, with a Shunt and a Smile

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Stroke Awareness Week 2025

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A Transformative Year: Reflections from the Inaugural NRF John Crowley Scholar

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﻿Honouring Dr Glenn McCulloch AM for a Lifetime of Service to Neurosurgery

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Running for a Cure: Alex and Oscar’s 24-Hour Challenge

Grey May 2025 Raises over $185,000!

Andrew Braves the Shave for Grey May—and for His Mum

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How Biomarkers Could Transform Parkinson’s Diagnosis

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Redefining Parkinson’s: The Shift Toward a Biological Diagnosis

Meet Hayley: Providing Support When It Matters Most

Shimmi for Immi: A night to shine and remember

Breakthrough in Childhood Brain Tumour Research

Dr Sunita De Sousa: Pioneering Pituitary Research and Driving Progress Through Collaboration

Donald Simpson Neuroscience Scholarship Applications Now Open

Dr. Frances Corrigan: Advancing Brain Injury Research and Championing Women in Science

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NRF Neurosurgical Research Grants 2025

Welcome Our New NRF Ambassador

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Raise Funds for Paediatric Cancer Research in SA This February

New Team Member Spotlight

Celebrating the Future of Neuroscience: UniSA & NRF Partnership

Empowering the Next Generation of Neuroscientists

Order of St John Generous Gift Supports Groundbreaking Brain Tumour Research

A Legacy Honoured: Donald Simpson Appeal Raises $137,500

Record-Breaking Cherry Auction Raises Funds for Brain Tumour Research SA

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International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2024

Christmas Neuro News 2024 - $2.7 Million Driving Research Breakthroughs

Tyler Kicks Another Goal for TBI Research

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NRF Team Neuro raises $38,200 in City to Bay 2024!

NRF Research Showcase Highlights Your Impact

Progress Takes People: NRF Awards $300,000 New Personnel Grants

2023 2024 Impact Report

NRF Mid Year Brain Tumour Research Wrap-Up 2024

Adelaide Microsurgical Skull Base Anatomy Symposium August 2024

Haematoma Research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital

New Equipment Dedicated to Felicity Plew Unveiled at Brain Tumour Research Presentations

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CAR-T Cell brain tumour research receives overseas funding

Grey May 24 Closing Cocktail Party

Honouring Dr Glenn McCulloch AM for a Lifetime of Service to Neurosurgery