Neurosurgery Awareness Month 2025
August is Neurosurgery awareness month, learn about neurosurgery from our local SA neurosurgeons and trainees
This August, we’re putting the spotlight on neurosurgery — a field of remarkable innovation, dedication, and hope.
What to expect this month:
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Interviews with local neurosurgeons and neurosurgical trainees sharing their experiences, expertise, and passion for advancing patient care.
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Patient stories offering powerful insights into living with and overcoming neurosurgical conditions.
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Interesting facts and educational content to deepen your understanding of this fascinating medical specialty.
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Behind the scenes access to what happens beyond the surgical mask, highlighting the complexity and dedication involved in neurosurgery.
How you can get involved this August
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Follow us on social media for timely updates and featured content.
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Share your own neurosurgery-related stories or posts using the hashtags:
#NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth #NAM2025 #NRF
Be sure to tag us so we can engage with and amplify your contributions:-
Facebook: @NRFTeamNeuro
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Instagram: @neurosr_foundation
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Support vital neurosurgical research by donating. Your donation will fund critical work on conditions including:
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Brain tumours and cancer
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Stroke, brain haemorrhage, and aneurysms
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Paediatric neurosurgery
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Neurotrauma such as spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries
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Neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease
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Concussion and related research
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Host or participate in fundraising events.
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Join our City to Bay team — #NRFTeamNeuro.
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Stay tuned for our upcoming Research Presentation Events in September, where you can learn about the latest neurosurgical research right here in South Australia.
Support Neurosurgical Research
Your generous donation drives critical breakthroughs in neurosurgery, funding research that saves and improves lives every day.
When you give to the NRF, 100% of your contribution goes directly to advancing treatments for brain tumours, stroke, neurotrauma, neurodegenerative diseases, and more.
Neurosurgery Awareness Month Interviews
Interview with Clinical Academic Neurosurgeon and NRF Abbie Simpson Clinical Fellow Dr Adam Wells
Interview with NRF President and retired Neurosurgeon Dr Glenn McCulloch
Interview with Dr Alistair Jukes, adult and paediatric Neurosurgeon specialising in open and endovascular neurosurgery.
Interview with Professor Matthew McDonald, Neurosurgeon and NRF Board Member specialising in complex spinal surgery, deep brain stimulation and brain tumour surgery.
Interview with Dr Annika Mascarenhas, neurosurgical trainee registrar and currently also completing a PhD on anterior skull base surgery, managing bleeding and simulation training as a teaching method.
Interview with Dr Chris Tsimiklis, Neurosurgeon and the first recipient of the NRF Dinning Memorial Neurosurgical Scholarship.
Interview with Professor Nigel Jones, retired Neurosurgeon and the first Professor of Neurosurgery in Adelaide funded by the NRF.
Interview with Dr Nick Candy
Interview with Dr Ema Knight, Consultant Neurosurgeon
Interview with Dr Simon Sandler, Consultant Neurosurgeon, NRF Board Member and Head of the Neurosurgical Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
Interview with Dr Xenia Doorenbosch, Consultant Neurosurgeon and NRF Board Member, specialising in paediatric and minimally invasive surgery.
