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

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Update & Lab Tour

An exclusive chance to go behind the scenes of brain tumour research.

Parkinson's Awareness Month

Help raise awareness those affected during Parkinson's Month.

Strokes Can Happen at Any Age

Neurosurgeon Dr Alistair Jukes discusses Childhood Stroke and the impact of your support.

$4m Investment in Stroke Recovery Research

Prof Renée Turner secures $3.5m NHMRC Grant and $500k NRF Funding.

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month

Tuesday 07 April 2026

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 150,000 Australians. Learn about the latest research supported by the NRF, how symp...

New discovery reveals hidden driver of deadly brain cancer

Tuesday 31 March 2026

NRF-supported research uncovers pathway driving glioblastoma growth and spread

Vitamin C Brain Swelling Treatment Shows Promising Results Progressing to Clinical Trial

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Encouraging results from NRF-supported research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital are paving the way for a first-in-human trial in...

Neurosurgeon Dr Alistair Jukes discusses Childhood Stroke

Thursday 05 March 2026

Clot retrieval and improved paediatric stroke protocols are saving precious minutes and transforming stroke outcomes for patien...

Events

May

Brain Tumour Research in Action: Update & Lab Tour

Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today and be part of the progress.

May

Fore Griff | Golf Day Fundraiser

Join us for a Golf Fundraiser in honour of Griff on the one-year anniversary of his passing. Theme: Dress like Griff Support Brain Cancer Research

May

Running for Research

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

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