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Neuroscience researchers are looking for ways to improve treatments which can save lives of children and adults living with these neurosurgical and neurological conditions.

-Brain Tumours - how cancer invades the brain
-Spinal Cord Injury - as a result of sporting or car accidents
-Traumatic Brain Injury - how to halt life threatening brain swelling
-Concussion - how to stop the neurodegeneration in head trauma caused by concussion
-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - understanding the risk of head trauma in vulnerable juveniles
-Paediatric Research - identifying trends leading to improving treatment outcomes
-Mobile Phones - researching the effects of mobile phone irradiation on the brain
-Stroke, brain haemorrhage and aneurysms - developing surgical treatments
-Parkinson's Disease - slowing down the progression of this condition

Looking for cures, improved treatments and developing drugs which are progressing from the laboratory to clinical trials, resulting in better outcomes for patients.

03/04/2026

Wishing you a Happy Easter from the NRF Team!

We hope you’re enjoying a safe and restful Easter long weekend 💛

From all of us at the NRF, Happy Easter - may this time be filled with peace, family, and meaningful moments together.

01/04/2026

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month 💜

Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world, affecting around 10 million people globally and more than 150,000 Australians.

While many people recognise symptoms like tremor and slowed movement, Parkinson’s can also cause non-motor symptoms such as sleep difficulties, fatigue, and changes in mood or thinking that can greatly affect quality of life.

How you can help:
Learn the signs and symptoms
Donate to research
Share this post to spread awareness

Together, we can increase understanding, support those affected, and encourage research for a brighter future.

31/03/2026

Researchers in Adelaide have uncovered a hidden driver of glioblastoma — the most aggressive form of brain cancer.

The discovery reveals how a protein called CD47 helps tumours grow, move and invade surrounding tissues by protecting another protein called ROBO2.

“By understanding this mechanism, we now have new targets to explore.” Dr Robinson explained. “The plan for us is can we develop therapies that can specifically inhibit or block the function of ROBO2.”

This breakthrough was a truly collaborative effort involving multiple research teams at the Centre for Cancer Biology, led by Dr Nirmal Robinson and Dr Ruhi Polara, whose work was supported by the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation and its community of donors.

Your support powers discoveries like this — helping us move closer to better treatments.

Learn more about the breakthrough and the science behind it:
nrf.com.au/news/glioblastoma-discovery-cd47-protein-drives-tumour-growth

30/03/2026

Brain injuries are complex - and time matters.

This research, supported by NRF, is exploring how AI can help clinicians read CT scans faster and more accurately, leading to better, more informed decisions for patients.

Proud to support work that’s making a real difference.

Learn more: nrf.com.au/news/ai-transforming-brain-injury-diagnosis

29/03/2026

Help us spread brain tumour awareness this Grey May 🧠

We’re looking for volunteers this May to help out at our community stands across Adelaide. If you have a few hours to spare between 10am–3pm, Monday–Friday, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be helping connect with the community, raise awareness about brain tumours, and support fundraising for vital brain tumour research.

✔ Meet new people and represent a local charity
✔ Raise awareness about brain tumours
✔ Help fund life-changing research

All volunteers are fully supported and will work in teams of at least two. You can nominate the days and times that suit your availability.

100% of donations we receive go directly to research, and we are the largest funder of brain tumour research in South Australia.

If you’re interested in helping this Grey May, please get in touch:
📧 ginta.orchard@nrf.com.au
📞 (08) 8371 0771

Why not tag a friend and do it together! Please share with anyone you think might be interested.

26/03/2026

More than 6,000 Australians were hospitalised after falling on or from ladders in 2023-24 🪜

Doctors are urging extra caution when using ladders, particularly for older Australians, as balance, strength, and reaction time can decline with age.

Taking simple precautions can help reduce the risk of serious injuries.

22/03/2026

In 2018, Lauren Roffey’s life changed in an instant when she sustained a traumatic brain injury after an accidental fall while helping a student at work.

What followed was a long and challenging recovery journey. Today, Lauren uses her experience to raise awareness, advocate for greater understanding of brain injury, and support others navigating similar challenges.

Lauren is also the founder of theorangebutterfly_, a South Australian organisation supporting people living with concussion and brain injury through community, education, and advocacy.

She also hosts a monthly brain injury support group in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, held on the last Saturday of each month.

Learn more about Lauren’s story on our website and support The Orange Butterfly Foundation: nrf.com.au/patient-stories/lauren

16/03/2026

Free Webinar during Brain Awareness Week!

Join Dr Jorn Van Der Veken as he explores brain aneurysms: when to watch, when to treat, and why these decisions are not always simple.

Wednesday 18 March
7 pm AEDT

Register now: brainfoundation.org.au/brain-awareness-week

15/03/2026

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects thousands of individuals and families every year.

During TBI Awareness Month, help raise awareness and show your support with our TBI Awareness Badge. Wear it proudly or gift it to someone who cares about brain health.

Every purchase helps support vital neurosurgical research.

Shop the badge: nrf.supporterhub.net.au/events/awareness-badges-nrf

13/03/2026

Quiz Time!

Which type of cells are primarily responsible for scar formation in the brain after injury? 🤔

This Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, let’s shine a light on the brain’s amazing ability to respond to injury, and the importance of support, research, and awareness for those affected.

Answer: C) Astrocytes

12/03/2026

Dr Jorn Van Der Veken has received a $75,000 research grant to investigate the neuropsychological outcomes after elective treatment of anterior communicating artery aneurysms.

Intracranial aneurysms occur in about 2-3% of the population, yet the impact of preventative treatments on cognition remains inadequately studied.

This research aims to better understand these outcomes and help improve patient selection, informed consent, and treatment outcomes.

As part of Brain Awareness Week, Dr Van Der Veken will also present a free webinar on Wednesday 18 March through The Brain Foundation.

Register now: brainfoundation.org.au/brain-awareness-week
Learn more about the research: nrf.com.au/current-stroke-research

11/03/2026

Can mega-dose Vitamin C help treat brain swelling?

Encouraging early results from NRF-supported research suggest it might.

Researchers Dr Aniket Nadkarni and Associate Professor Mark Plummer have been investigating a new treatment using sodium ascorbate, a salty formulation of Vitamin C, to reduce pressure in the brain after traumatic brain injury.

Early findings from pre-clinical models show the treatment can reduce brain pressure while avoiding harmful increases in blood salts - paving the way for a first-phase clinical trial at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

If successful, this research could lead to the first treatment that both reduces swelling and helps protect brain cells from further damage.

Your support is helping bring discoveries like this closer to patients.

Learn more: nrf.com.au/news/vitamin-c-brain-swelling-treatment-trial

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30am
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30am
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30am
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

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