The recent federal Budget brought welcome news for Australia’s medical research sector – but the Brain Foundation joins leading voices in welcoming the announcement while warning that the pressure on the sector is far from over....
The Brain Foundation is proud to introduce five named grants, each tied to a specific neurological condition and named in honour of a loved one touched by the disease. ...
We spoke with Dr Timothy Couttas about his journey into neuroscience, his research into Alzheimer's, and the personal experiences that continue to drive his passion for medical research....
OPINION: Neurological disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, but Australia has no coordinated national strategy to protect the health of our most vital organ. ...
Although there’s no guaranteed way to prevent neurological disease or dementia, a growing body of research suggests that healthy lifestyle habits can support brain health across the lifespan. The same habits that benefit your heart, muscles and metabolism also help support a healthy brain. Here...
We sat down with neurologist Prof Todd Hardy to talk about the career path that led him to Susac's syndrome, the research breakthroughs reshaping how it's diagnosed and treated, and why funding for rare disease research matters more than ever....
Despite its prevalence, migraine remains widely misunderstood. Misconceptions can lead to stigma, delayed diagnosis, and people feeling dismissed or unsupported when seeking help. Here, we separate myth from fact....
The relationship between physical activity and brain health is one of the most compelling areas in neuroscience today – and the evidence is growing stronger. The 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention identified 14 modifiable risk factors that together account for approximately 45 per cent...
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month. This year, we're shining a light on three Australian researchers whose Brain Foundation-funded projects are opening up new frontiers in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer....
The recent federal Budget brought welcome news for Australia’s medical research sector – but the Brain Foundation joins leading voices in welcoming the announcement while warning that the pressure on the sector is far from over....
Dementia is not a single disease. It is an umbrella term for conditions that cause progressive decline in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is always fatal. This is Pascale and Ingrid’s story – a daughter watching her mother slowly...
The fifth annual Locked-in Syndrome International Conference will take place on Monday June 8th, 2026. Learn from leading experts about new research & technology, and hear from people living with LiS. ...
When Annie Barnett was just 21 years old, an undetected brain aneurym ruptured without warning. But the ordeal for the Barnett family wasn’t over, as Greg and Carol - Annie’s parents - were also diagnosed with dangerous aneurysms, needing immediate treatment. Yet today, their family...
Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in numerous bodily functions. However, excessive intake of vitamin B6, typically from supplements, can lead to a condition called peripheral neuropathy....
In June 2023, Darren “Muddy” Laycock collapsed unexpectedly at home. He had suffered a fatal rupture from an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) – a condition none of his loved ones had ever heard of until that terrible day. Darren was just 55 years old, and his...
Recently, a new research project was announced which has the potential to transform MS treatment. This research is led by Dr Jessica Fletcher, who previously received a Brain Foundation research grant in 2021....
Chris "Leafy" Taylor sadly died of a ruptured aneurysm in 2018 when he was 34 years old, leaving behind a wife and 2 small boys. In the wake of this tragedy, they learnt that these conditions have a familial link....
Kyan Armstrong was a 15 year old boy from Wagga Wagga who passed away unexpectedly due to a ruptured aneurysm in October 2022. Over the past two years, Kyan’s family, friends, and community have been grappling with this devastating loss. In the face of tragedy,...
Rebecca Gauci has lived with the impacts of acoustic neuroma since her diagnosis in August 2020. This disease has turned her life upside down, involving multiple rounds of complicated treatment and countless tests. She is still uncertain what the future holds....
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disorder caused by increased pressure inside the skull, causing symptoms such as headaches and vision changes. Hayley Witcombe-Keep has been living with IIH for about six years now, and she spoke to us about the way this disorder has...
Kyan Armstrong was a 15 year old boy from Wagga Wagga who passed away unexpectedly due to a ruptured aneurysm in October 2022. His family have since been trying to raise awareness about aneurysm in his memory, and raise funds for aneurysm research....
Kylie McKiernan was diagnosed with two brain tumours in 2021. Thankfully, they were able to be treated with radiation therapy, but she is still living with long-term complications following the treatment. She spoke to us about her experience, the unexpected challenges she faced, and what...
MEDIA RELEASE | February 22nd 2024: Australia is experiencing an unprecedented shortage of critical migraine prevention medication after months of supply outages impacting the lives of women across the country. ...
Steph Judd has focal hand dystonia, which she has lived with for nearly twenty years. Recently, she participated in a clinical trial for a new dystonia treatment, which was supported by the Brain Foundation. She spoke to us about her experience with dystonia, and what...
Brian Johnston sadly passed away from progressive nuclear palsy (PSP) in April 2023. PSP is a rare neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive lack of coordination, stiffness, cognitive dysfunction and difficulty moving....
The Brain Foundation is dedicated to funding the next generation of Australian research into brain disorders, diseases, and injuries, with the ultimate goal of advancing diagnoses, treatments, and patient outcomes.
