Search
20 Jan Cerebral Diseases
...a slow but consistent recovery can be observed in a cross section of patients during rehabilitation, and damage to the brain has now been shown to trigger brain remodelling and...
19 Jan Glioblastoma Award
...of the GSC lines has confirmed that GSC are able to recapitulate tumours within brains and provide a working in vivo model. Brain tumour treatments encounter a problem which distinguishes...02 May Support Us
How you can help Helping people suffering from neurological disorders, brain disease and brain injuries is a rewarding experience that brings you closer to people who have a tremendous amount...09 Mar Useful Links
...of people affected by acquired disorders of the brain. brainlink.org.au Brain Tumour Alliance Association – Australian brain tumour patient and caregiver organisation. btaa.org.au Pain Australia – a national not-for-profit network...
27 Jan Brain Tumour Award
Project Summary: The most common brain cancer, high grade glioma, still has a terrible prognosis of only 12 months and requires better ways to monitor treatments and make clinical decisions....
07 Nov Cerebral Diseases
...supplies oxygen and nutrients to the brain, brain cells can quickly die due to starvation. Opening blocked blood vessels urgently to restore blood flow (Revascularisation) is therefore the main aim...10 Dec Agenesis Corpus Callosum
...ACC accompanied by developmental delay and/or seizure disorders should be screened for metabolic disorders. Mental retardation is non-progressive. Further Information and Support Click here for the latest Australian research papers...11 Dec Gaucher Disease
...accumulates, mostly in the liver, spleen and bone marrow. The disorder can result in pain, fatigue, jaundice, bone damage, anaemia and even death. Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive disorder....11 Dec Kennedy’s Disease
...Home Reference Library National Organisation for Rare Disorders (NORD) rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/kennedy-disease National Institute of Neurological Disorders (USA) Kennedy’s Disease Page Information for people with or affected by Kennedy’s Disease – MNDA...11 Dec Autism
...information and support Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Autism. Information National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-Information-Page Support Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Tel: 1800 277...
14 Jan Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Award
...centrally, namely in the brain, peripherally, in the muscles and nerves, or whether it is multifocal. Recent studies have suggested that ALS begins within the brain and that brain overactivity,...
22 May Darren “Muddy” Laycock: The Impact of AVM
...today can fund vital research to improve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases like AVMs. Support brain research > Mudrun fundraiser > Arteriovenous malformation – disorder page >...
27 Oct Multiple Sclerosis & other Inflammatory Diseases
Watch Dr Vivien Li accept the research grant award and hear a bit about the project. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder of the brain that leads to problems...15 Jan Alzheimer’s Disease Award
...onset AD. We need to understand the underlying biology to address these gaps. This project will assess the functioning of the vascular system within the brain in AD and a...
16 Oct Brain Tumours
Project Summary: Gliomas are the most prevalent brain tumours and predominantly arise from glial cells. The World Health Organization (WHO) grades gliomas on a scale of I to IV, reflecting...
31 Oct Brain Tumour incl. Acoustic Neuroma
Watch Dr Briony Gliddon accept the research grant award and hear a bit about the project. Project Summary: Glioblastomas are lethal brain cancers with limited treatment options, and extremely poor...
22 Feb Crisis in Care: Australia Faces Unprecedented Migraine Medication Shortage
...neurosurgeons, the Brain Foundation remains the largest independent, non-government funder of neurological and neuroscientific research in Australia. The Brain Foundation is a nationally registered charity dedicated to funding the highest...
26 Oct Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury
...reliable diagnoses, patients are at higher risk of repeat injury, and worse outcomes. Objective markers of brain injury (i.e. biomarkers), can be a valuable adjunct to clinical judgement. We have...
12 Oct Cerebrovascular incl. Stroke, Aneurysms, AVM
Watch Dr Daniel Beard accept the research grant award and hear a bit about the project. Project Summary: Increasing blood flow through brain bypass vessels could help save the brain...
15 Jan Brain Tumours Award
PROGRESS REPORT: It has become apparent that despite identical appearances under the microscope, brain cancers designated as glioblastoma multiforme (GBMs) may have greatly varied clinical courses & responses to treatment....
26 Jan Stroke Award
...often irritability and aggression. Certain proteins (amyloid and tau) are found in the brains of patients with AD. These proteins act to accelerate cell death in the brain, which has...11 Feb Perinatal Brain Development Award
Perinatal Brain Development Award funded by Allen & Patricia Ellen Coulson Estate and Heidenreich Bequest Long-term neuroprotection in the preterm brain: Targeting neuroinflammatory mediators to reduce white matter damage induced...
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.There is no cure without research.