RMH Neuroscience Foundation

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Funding research at The Royal Melbourne Hospital to detect, prevent and treat brain diseases – including brain tumour, stroke, dementia, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and movement disorders. The Royal Melbourne Hospital Neuroscience Foundation was established in 1992 to raise funds to support all forms of research and clinical activities of the Neurosciences at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. It has developed and expanded incrementally each year to be one of the leading organisations investigating the causes, complications, treatment and prevention of brain and spinal diseases. The main areas of fundraising are
• Brain tumour
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Spinal Tumours
• Stroke
• Aneurysms
• Epilepsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Dementia
• Parkinson’s Disease

The Foundation direct its support to a variety of activities which include:
• provision of grants for investigator driven and independent research
• sponsoring educational development of promising researchers
• strategic facilitation of research through mentorship and the provision of research facilities and equipment.

Two weeks away from announcing our next round of research grants, we showcase the progress of our final 2025 grant recip...
17/03/2026

Two weeks away from announcing our next round of research grants, we showcase the progress of our final 2025 grant recipient.

🔍 Featured Project:
🧠 Neuroimmunology | Development of a PCR-Based Host Transcriptomics
Assay for Rapid Differentiation of Encephalitides
👩‍🔬 Led by Dr Prashanth Ramachandran

Learn more from this progress report: neuroscience.org.au/research-funding

Continuing the celebration of our 2025 grant recipients, highlighting the progress of this vital research.🔍 Featured Pro...
11/03/2026

Continuing the celebration of our 2025 grant recipients, highlighting the progress of this vital research.

🔍 Featured Project:
🧠 Brain tumour | A ddPCR-based ctDNA Liquid Biopsy for Glioma
👨‍🔬 Led by A/Prof Andrew Morokoff

Read about the progress of this massive on-going project: neuroscience.org.au/research-funding

We are proud to highlight the progress of our 2025 grant recipients, whose research is shaping the future of brain healt...
04/03/2026

We are proud to highlight the progress of our 2025 grant recipients, whose research is shaping the future of brain health.

🔍 Featured Project:
🧠 Alzheimer’s disease | Discovering drivers of Alzheimer’s disease using Metabolomics
👨‍🔬 Led by Dr Sarah Holper

Read this exciting progress report: neuroscience.org.au/research-funding

As we prepare to award our next round of research grants, we’re celebrating the progress of our 2025 grant recipients.🔍 ...
24/02/2026

As we prepare to award our next round of research grants, we’re celebrating the progress of our 2025 grant recipients.

🔍 Featured Project:
🧠 Investigating Glioblastoma Therapy Using a Novel Small Molecule Agent
👨‍🔬 Led by A/Prof Chris French

Discover the latest updates in this vital research. Read the progress report on our website: neuroscience.org.au/research-funding

✨ Save the Date! ✨We’re thrilled to announce that our Annual Gala Ball will be returning on Friday 9 October, 2026.This ...
20/02/2026

✨ Save the Date! ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that our Annual Gala Ball will be returning on Friday 9 October, 2026.

This year, while our beloved Grand Hyatt undergoes some exciting renovations, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet at the elegant Park Hyatt.

Stay tuned for:
🎟️ Ticket sales
🎶 Event line-up
🎁 Incredible auction prizes

📅 Lock this one into your calendar - you won’t want to miss it!

🕯️Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Jeremie Delbosc – diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2014 and passed ...
16/02/2026

🕯️Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Jeremie Delbosc – diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2014 and passed away on 16 February 2016 at just 26 years old.

Before his passing, Jeremie and his wife, Sarah, started the initiative Getting A-Head of Brain Cancer, which later evolved into the Run For Jeremie in his honour – collectively raising over $52,000 to support our brain tumour research.

Today, we fondly remember Jeremie, and extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sarah for her remarkable on-going commitment and contribution to advancing this vital research.

💕 Read Jeremie and Sarah’s story:
https://neuroscience.org.au/news-and-stories/patient-story-jeremie-delbosc

🎗️ Donate today – in memory of Jeremie:
https://neuroscience.org.au/donate

✨ You're Invited! ✨Join us for the Broken Brains Lunch, a vibrant rooftop gathering in support of brain disease research...
30/01/2026

✨ You're Invited! ✨

Join us for the Broken Brains Lunch, a vibrant rooftop gathering in support of brain disease research at the RMH Neuroscience Foundation - during Brain Awareness Week.

Enjoy a beautiful seated two‑course lunch, a decadent dessert station, and flowing beverages, as co‑authors Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland share powerful insights from Broken Brains, their moving experience of the patient journey through brain disease.

Connect and capture moments with special photo opportunities, plus prizes to be won!

📅 Friday 20 March, 2026
⏰ 12:30pm - 3:00pm
🏨 Bells Hotel - Main Hall rooftop
📍 157 Moray St, South Melbourne
🎟️ Tickets $100 per person
➕ Optional add-on: Signed copy of Broken Brains

➡️ Book Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/broken-brains-lunch

✨New Year, Fresh Ideas ✨We want to hear from you!As we plan for the year ahead, we’d love to know:What do you want to he...
23/01/2026

✨New Year, Fresh Ideas ✨

We want to hear from you!

As we plan for the year ahead, we’d love to know:
What do you want to hear from us?

Tell us what kinds of research stories, updates, photos, events, and opportunities you’d like to see more often across our social channels.

Your feedback helps shape the way we keep you informed!

📩 Drop us a DM or Email us anytime: RMHNeuroscienceFoundation@mh.org.au

With thanks to The University of Melbourne – one of our most significant collaborators – we are pleased to share the ann...
16/01/2026

With thanks to The University of Melbourne – one of our most significant collaborators – we are pleased to share the announcement of the Clinical Science Platform, based within the Department of Medicine at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

This integrated research hub has been established to accelerate translational and clinical discovery. The platform features state-of-the-art biobanking and advanced analytical capabilities, helping to drive high‑impact research progress.

Researchers and clinical collaborators are invited to utilise this shared infrastructure to foster innovation, strengthen collaboration, and translate scientific findings into improved patient outcomes.

We look forward to seeing how this platform will help to advance our research!

In case you missed it – the RMH Department of Neurosurgery has celebrated 80 years!Our Chair, Professor Kate Drummond AM...
07/01/2026

In case you missed it – the RMH Department of Neurosurgery has celebrated 80 years!

Our Chair, Professor Kate Drummond AM, reflects on how research has progressed during her 28 years at the hospital, in this special feature courtesy of RMH.

A powerful look back - and forward - at eight decades of innovation, education, care, and discovery.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/186y1FJ2Xw/

✨ Run out of ideas / time / energy for that last-minute gift? ✨Donate to research in lieu of a gift, and we’ll e-mail yo...
22/12/2025

✨ Run out of ideas / time / energy for that last-minute gift? ✨

Donate to research in lieu of a gift, and we’ll e-mail you a super last-minute donation letter - plus your tax-deductible receipt.

➡️ RMHNeuroscienceFoundation@mh.org.au

Wishing you and your family, and all of our amazing researchers, clinicians, donors, sponsors and volunteers a very Merry Christmas, seasons greetings and a safe and happy holidays! 💜

🧠 10th ‘Progress in MS Research’ ConferenceAustralia’s leading event exploring innovative research into the causes, prev...
11/12/2025

🧠 10th ‘Progress in MS Research’ Conference

Australia’s leading event exploring innovative research into the causes, prevention, treatment, and future cure for multiple sclerosis (MS).

Promoting the exchange of scientific thought and investigation among neurologists, MS nurses, scientists, biologists, and social and allied health researchers - all driving the future of MS research.

We are proud to have key representation on the Conference Committee - Prof Tomas Kalincik and Dr Prashanth Ramachandran.

🔍 Highlights from our team:

Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant vs. Anti-CD20 Therapies in Relapsing-Remitting MS
Presenter: Prof Tomas Kalincik

Effectiveness of Ocrelizumab in Multiple Sclerosis: A Multi-Registry Cohort Study
Presenter: Dr Izanne Roos

Quality of Life in MS: A Data-Driven Triage Approach for Cognitive Complaints in Multiple Sclerosis
Presenter: Ms Stefanie Roberts

Long-Term Prognostic Value of Confirmed Disability Improvements in Multiple Sclerosis
Presenter: Dr Nathaniel Lizak
Chair: Dr Prashanth Ramachandran

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Melbourne, VIC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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