Brain Tumour Research SA

05/08/2025

15/07/2025

What is glioblastoma?

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive form of brain tumour. It can grow fast, resist treatment, and there is no cure.

With limited treatment options, research is vital. Your support fuels breakthroughs that give hope to those diagnosed.

Survival rates have barely changed in the last 20 years. We need to be able to offer more to patients and families facing this devastating disease.

You can help.

Learn more and support GBM research: https://www.nrf.com.au/news/glioblastoma-awareness-week-2025

03/06/2025

Last Friday, we wrapped up Grey May with our annual 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹, and we’re thrilled to share that we’re on track to raise $𝟭𝟳𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 in May for brain tumour research 🧠🩶

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors: Jones Radiology, Munno Para Foodland, The Memorial Hospital, Radiology SA, and Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Your support is helping drive real progress in brain tumour research!

We're also incredibly grateful to NRF President Dr Nick Vodos for hosting the Grey May Cocktail and to our inspiring speakers — A/Prof Santosh Poonnoose, NRF Executive Officer Ginta Orchard, and A/Prof Hien Le — for sharing their insights and passion with us.

Thank you to the Cathedral Hotel for providing such a warm and welcoming space for our celebration.

And to everyone who:
🎟️ Bought a raffle ticket
🖱️ Placed a bid in the auction
🛍️ Purchased Grey May merch
🌟 Dedicated a Star of Hope
🪙 Donated a token at Foodland checkout

Your contributions made this possible. You’ve helped fund vital research, raise awareness in Grey May 2025!

24/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation Research Update and Lab Tour at the Centre for Cancer Biology. What an incredible insight into the cutting-edge brain tumour research happening right here in SA.

A huge thank you to the brilliant researchers who presented—it's inspiring to see progress across so many fronts. From promising early lab findings on potential new GBM treatments to exciting updates from the CAR-T cell clinical trials underway in Adelaide, it’s clear that every avenue is being explored in the fight against brain cancer.

NRF Executive Officer Ginta Orchard also highlighted the vital support services available for patients and families—because no one should face brain cancer alone.

The key takeaway? Collaboration is our superpower. South Australia’s researchers are combining their unique strengths to create world-class methods for understanding brain cancer and testing new therapies—laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs.

15/05/2025

𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗺 🩶

Andrew’s mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2015. Since then, she’s faced surgery, seizures, and countless MRIs—but through it all, Andrew has been by her side.

Now, he’s shaving his head, raising funds for research and showing his support in a powerful way.

Join Andrew and donate to his fundraiser at: https://nrf.supporterhub.net.au/donations/shave-for-a-cure

15/05/2025

A huge thank you to Calvary Adelaide Hospital for getting behind us this Grey May and helping shine a light on brain tumour awareness and research. 🧠🩶

You can say g’day to our amazing volunteers every Tuesday this month — they’ll be there to chat, share what Grey May is all about, and show you how to get involved.

Want to make a difference?

👉 Learn more, make a donation, or grab some Grey May merch to show your support.

15/05/2025

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆 ✨🧠

Looking for a special way to support brain tumour research this Grey May? Honour someone close to your heart by dedicating a Star of Hope.

Whether it’s in memory of a loved one or in support of someone currently facing a brain tumour diagnosis, your star is a powerful symbol of hope - and your donation will go directly toward funding vital research here in South Australia.

Let’s light up Grey May with love, support, and the hope for a brighter future: https://www.btrsastarofhope.com.au/

15/05/2025

Tackling Childhood Brain Cancer Together 🏉

We are so grateful to the Adelaide Crows Foundation for partnering with the NRF to raise an incredible $30,000 for childhood brain cancer research! 💛

Reilly O’Brien and Charlie Edwards swapped footy boots for lab coats at the Uni SA Centre for Cancer Biology yesterday to see the impact of this support — a game-changing project uncovering how genetic changes drive childhood brain tumours.

“With current therapies once you are diagnosed, the outcomes are horrible. You're treating a child when their brain is still growing and hitting them with all the therapies you can,” says lead researcher A/Prof Quenten Schwarz. Using advanced stem cell modelling, his team are uncovering which genetic mutations lead to brain cancer.

"If we can understand how and why it arises, then we can develop new therapies to treat the disease - or even stop it happening in the first place."

Thank you to the Adelaide Crows Foundation and everyone who backed this effort. We can't wait to share updates as this cutting-edge research progresses. 🙌

01/05/2025

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀! 💛🧠

Introducing our brand new Brain Socks – bold, comfy, and here to make a difference.

For every pair sold, will support the NRF to fund vital brain tumour research.

🛒 https://nrf.supporterhub.net.au/events/brain-socks

01/05/2025

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 🧠🩶

This May, we’re going bigger and bolder to raise awareness and funds for life-saving brain tumour research.

Every donation, fundraiser, raffle ticket, and grey item sold supports critical research that brings us closer to better treatments.

Help us fund hope this Grey May!

https://nrf.supporterhub.net.au/donations/go-grey-2025

04/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀💛

As February comes to a close, we just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported Be Bold Go Gold this month. Your kindness, generosity, and passion have been nothing short of inspiring.

Together, we raised $𝟯,𝟰𝟭𝟴.𝟴𝟮!

These funds will go directly to supporting brain cancer research in children, which brings hope to so many families.

A special shoutout to Elizabeth (Adelaide Gal)—your support and dedication have been incredible, and we can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done to help spread the word and make a difference.

This campaign may be at an end, but the fight isn’t over!

Let’s keep pushing for a world where childhood cancer is a thing of the past 🎗

05/02/2025

Celebrating a Generous Gift for Brain Tumour Research! 🌟

Today members of the SA Market Community were treated to a tour of the University of South Australia Centre for Cancer Biology showcasing the groundbreaking brain tumour research their generous donation is funding.

Donna Mercurio from Bache Bros was crowned the 2024 Cherry Queen, thanks to a winning bid of $100,000 for a 5kg box of premium South Australian cherries last year. Supported by a number of sponsors including Scalzi Produce, the South Australian Produce Market, the South Australian Chamber of Fruit and Veg, Ceravolo Orchards and other silent parties, these proceeds were generously donated to Brain Tumour Research SA to advance research and support SA patient and families.

Donna, her family, and members of the SA Produce Market Community visited the centre today where they were able to witness the new PCR equipment funded by this donation in action.

Esteemed brain tumour researchers Stuart Pitson, Guillermo Gomez, and Briony Gliddon showcased how this generous donation is funding the development of a groundbreaking personalised therapy approach for treating recurrent brain tumours.

We are so grateful to our community sponsors and supporters for making this possible and helping drive progress in the fight against brain tumours. 💪💚