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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.

17/08/2026

Parkinson’s, Neurosurgery, Stem Cells, and the Annual Gala Ball – What do they have in common?

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world.

The World Health Organisation estimates that around 10 million people are currently living with PD, with that number predicted to jump to 25 million by 2050. This means there’s never been a more urgent need for treatment and a cure.

That’s why the global research trial exPDite is generating such excitement. This groundbreaking study is investigating whether stem cell therapy can restore motor function, with the aim of stopping, and potentially reversing, the effects of PD.

Early this year, we performed our first neurosurgery to implant stem cells in the brain of a patient with PD. RMH is proud to be the second site outside of the U.S.A. to commence this promising research, with four procedures already established.

A/Prof Andrew Evans, Principal Investigator and RMH Head of Movement Disorders, will join Prof Kate Drummond at our upcoming Annual Gala Ball to discuss the potential of this pioneering research.

Book your tickets to the Ball and be part of the conversation.
🔗 https://neuroscience.org.au/gala-ball

10/08/2026

🧠 Brain Food Lunch Series 🍽️

Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at our inaugural Brain Food Lunch.

Leading the discussion on Motor Neuron Disease (MND), RMH Neurologist and Fight MND grant recipient Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa joined lived experience advocate Josie Caruso for an insightful conversation.

Thank you to Sarah Matheson AM, Deputy Chair, for hosting the event and expertly facilitating audience questions.

With both newcomers and those more familiar with MND in attendance, the session provided clear insights into this degenerative disease and indicated the importance of connecting patients, carers, clinicians and researchers to drive better outcomes.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Our next Brain Food Lunch will be held on Friday 4 December in Parkville, where we will explore the topic ‘Dementia: How can you prevent it?’.

27/07/2026

✨ 31st Annual Gala Ball – Only 6 tables remaining! ✨

Don’t miss out on our signature fundraising event on Friday 9 October at Park Hyatt Melbourne, fast approaching and expected to sell out!

🎁 Book and pay by Friday 31 July, and each ticket will automatically go into the early bird prize draw for your chance to win a mixed case of wine, valued at $384.*

➡️ Reserve your tickets now:
neuroscience.org.au/gala-ball

*One winner will be drawn at random and notified by e-mail on Monday 3 August.

20/07/2026

We are delighted to welcome Josie Caruso to our Brain Food Lunch this Friday 24 July.

Josie’s mother, Vittoria, lived with motor neuron disease (MND) for just three years following a delayed diagnosis. Sadly, she passed away in November 2024 at the age of 73. Described as “fierce”, Vittoria continues to inspire Josie’s determination to advocate for and raise awareness of MND in her mother’s honour.

Drawing on her experience as an intensive carer for her mother, Josie will share the lived reality of MND, providing a powerful complement to the clinical and research perspectives being explored by Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa and the teams alongside her.

Ticket sales close Wednesday 22 July. Don’t miss out!
https://events.humanitix.com/brain-food-lunch

17/07/2026

Don’t miss out on our inaugural Brain Food Lunch featuring Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa, Neurologist and leading MND researcher, alongside a lived-experience guest presenter, to share their insights into this life-limiting neurological condition.

📅 Friday 24 July, 2026
⏰ 12:30pm - 3:00pm
📍 The Leveson - North Melbourne
🍽️ 2-course Lunch + Dessert Station
🍷 Flowing Beverages
🎁 Raffle Prize worth $550
🎟️ $100 per person

➡️ Final Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/brain-food-lunch

The Leveson Fight MND MND Victoria

10/07/2026

Beyond Theory with Practical Impact

Professor Kate Drummond recently returned from the 18th Asian Australasian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (AACNS), bringing together neurosurgeons, trainees, researchers, and multidisciplinary colleagues for a comprehensive scientific and educational program.

One of her many hats, Prof Drummond serves as President of the Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons (AASNS), with AACNS being a key event on the annual calendar.

Over the 4-day program, Prof Drummond delivered the Welcome Address and a range of topics, including:
🧠 Building a Research-Led Brain Tumour Program
🧠 Novel Clinical Trial Paradigms to Accelerate Progress in Neuro-Oncology
🧠 The Secret Language of Glioma
🧠 Are we losing the Art of Neurosurgery?
🧠 I CARE: Neurosurgical Unity
🧠 When Help Is Not Helpful
🧠 World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Education Committee Symposium
🧠 Liquid Biopsy in Glioma Management of the Future (Dr Jordan Jones)
🧠 XLIF, ATP or PTP: Pros and Cons of Technique (Dr Tanya Yuen)

This year’s Congress theme, Unity in Neurosurgery, emphasised the importance of collaboration and shared expertise, as reflected in the accompanying photo highlights.

25/06/2026

✨ You’re Invited ✨

Following the success of our Broken Brains Lunch, we are delighted to invite you to the first Brain Food Lunch - our new event series in support of brain health and brain disease research at the RMH Neuroscience Foundation.

In light of the sad passing of AFL great and Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, it felt especially meaningful to dedicate our inaugural event to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and brain trauma.

We are pleased to welcome Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa, Neurologist and leading MND researcher, alongside a special guest presenter, to share their insights into this life-limiting neurological condition.

In this conversational setting, we invite you to enjoy a delicious seated two‑course lunch, a decadent dessert station, and flowing beverages at local favourite, The Leveson. Connect, capture and consume - plus prizes to be won!

📅 Friday 24 July, 2026
⏰ 12:30pm - 3:00pm
📍 The Leveson - North Melbourne
🎟️ $100 per person

➡️ Book Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/brain-food-lunch

12/06/2026

Countdown to End of Financial Year ⏳

Are you a small business looking for a smart tax deduction?

Why not secure your tickets to the Annual Gala Ball – every ticket includes a $100 tax-deductible donation.

Small commitment. Big impact.

There are many ways to save at tax time – and this one also helps drive life-changing brain disease research.

Make a difference before 30 June:
neuroscience.org.au/donate

05/06/2026

Book Your Tickets Now!

Prof Kate Drummond warmly invites you to our signature fundraising event
✨ Annual Gala Ball ✨
📅 Friday 9 October, 2026
📍Park Hyatt Melbourne

Enjoy a night of impact, inspiration, and celebration
🧠 Latest Research Updates
🧑‍⚕️Inspiring Patient Stories
🍽️ 5-Star 3-Course Dinner
🍷 Flowing Beverages
🎭 Special Entertainment
🎁 Live and Silent Auction
🎟️ Raffle Prizes
🎶 Live Music

Tickets now on sale:
https://neuroscience.org.au/gala-ball

22/05/2026

Today marks Huntington's Victoria’s 💙 campaign - part of Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month.

This initiative aims to raise awareness of Huntington’s disease – a progressive neurodegenerative condition caused by a genetic mutation.

Over the past few years, our Huntington’s team has built on a range of meaningful research initiatives. What ‘started in a garage’ is now advancing into several active clinical trials, all working toward future treatments for people living with Huntington’s.

As our research grows, so does our team. Meet the HD Bunch:
🧑‍⚕️Prof Dennis Velakoulis – Head of Department
🧑‍⚕️Dr Pierre Wibawa – Consultant
🧑‍⚕️Dr Tom Riley – Consultant
👩‍🔬Anice Abin – Team Lead & Research Nurse
👩‍🔬Karen Chidgey – Research Nurse
👩‍🔬Lei Chen – Research Nurse
👩‍💼Courtney Harris – Ethics Coordinator
👨‍💼Kenny Senthuran – Research Assistant

Our team is dedicated to connecting world-class clinical trials with local patients, ensuring Australians have access to emerging and potentially life-changing therapies. With a strong focus on Huntington’s disease, our work extends across all Neuropsychiatry, including Alzheimer’s disease, Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC), and prion diseases.

A special thanks to office mascot Alfie🐾 for sup-paw-ting the campaign ➡️

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

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https://www.neuroscience.org.au/

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