Latest News | NRF - NeuroSurgical Research Foundation

Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2022

Tuesday 09 August 2022

August is Neurourgery awareness month, the NRF is spreading awareness with a series of interviews

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

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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 Team Neuro raises $27,130 in DIY City to Bay 2021

Thursday 16 December 2021

NRF Team Neuro raises $27,130 in DIY City to Bay 2021

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.

Tyler Fuller's Story - Life after a TBI

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 20 July 2020

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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