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Brain Foundation The Brain Foundation is dedicated to funding vital Australian research into brain diseases. disorders, and injuries. There is no cure without research.

Focal cortical dysplasias (small areas of abnormal brain tissue) are a common cause of severe epilepsy in children. Whil...
09/08/2026

Focal cortical dysplasias (small areas of abnormal brain tissue) are a common cause of severe epilepsy in children.

While surgery can often greatly improve or even cure this type of epilepsy, these tiny abnormalities are difficult to detect, with standard MRI missing around 50% of cases on the first scan.

With their 2025 Brain Foundation research grant, Dr Macdonald-Laurs and her team are evaluating an AI-powered tool that combines MRI and PET scans to improve detection by around 50-80%, helping more children access life-changing surgery sooner.

This study will evaluate the detector in real hospital settings and gather perspectives of families and clinicians on the use of AI in diagnosis.

Allison is participating in the City2Surf with the Brain Foundation for the second year in loving memory of her Dad, who...
07/08/2026

Allison is participating in the City2Surf with the Brain Foundation for the second year in loving memory of her Dad, who had a rare and devastating brain disease called Progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP.

Thank you for your ongoing support, Allison. We wish you the best of luck for Sunday 💚

Stop your scroll 🛑✋ It only takes a few seconds to learn an acronym that could save a life.When a stroke occurs, the bra...
05/08/2026

Stop your scroll 🛑✋ It only takes a few seconds to learn an acronym that could save a life.

When a stroke occurs, the brain is deprived of oxygen and brain cells immediately start to die at a rate of around 1.9 million cells every minute. This is why it is vital to act fast if you see the signs of stroke.

Rapid intervention and treatment can reduce long-term disability and save a life - and every second counts.

Remember:
🫤 F - Face drooping
🙋‍♂️ A - Arm weakness
💬 S - Slurred speech
⏰ T - Time.

Call 000 immediately if you see the signs.

Do brain training apps actually work? 🤔 What have researchers discovered about chronic fatigue? How quickly can a new bl...
04/08/2026

Do brain training apps actually work? 🤔 What have researchers discovered about chronic fatigue? How quickly can a new blood test for Alzheimer's disease deliver results? 🩸

This and more in our July edition of Neuro News - a monthly wrap highlighting some of the latest neurological research.

Swipe to read ➡️

The Brain Foundation is proud to introduce five new Special Awards - research grants named after someone whose life was ...
30/07/2026

The Brain Foundation is proud to introduce five new Special Awards - research grants named after someone whose life was touched by a neurological condition, and made possible by the families, friends and communities who loved them.

A lasting legacy that will help fuel vital brain research and support emerging scientists around the country 💚

The Special Awards sit alongside our broader research grants program, which continues to fund research into a broad range of neurological conditions – from dementia and epilepsy to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and beyond. Our applications for the 2026 round have closed, and we are looking forward to announcing the successful projects later this year.

To learn more about these awards and read the stories behind them, visit our website.

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Happy . How quickly can you guess the country? Clues below...1. I am home to 54 ethnic groups. 2. I am home to the larg...
28/07/2026

Happy . How quickly can you guess the country? Clues below...

1. I am home to 54 ethnic groups.

2. I am home to the largest natural cave in the world.

3. I export a lot of cashew nuts, black pepper, and coffee.

Got it? Drop a 🌍 emoji in the comments. Still guessing? Keep reading...

4. At my narrowest point, I stretch just 50km wide.

Last clue...

5. It takes less than 10 hours to fly to me from Sydney, Australia.

Do you think you know? Comment bonus if you need one more clue.

Essential Tremor is a common and disabling condition, affecting one in five people over the age of 65. Medications are o...
25/07/2026

Essential Tremor is a common and disabling condition, affecting one in five people over the age of 65.

Medications are often ineffective, but a major advancement involves MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), which delivers targeted energy to a specific brain region that contributes to tremor.

Despite its promise, long-term effectiveness varies. Some patients experience sustained relief, while others see tremor return.

With their 2025 research grant, Dr Thevathasan and his team are using advanced neuroimaging to understand why some patients experience symptom rebound while others achieve lasting benefits.

Their findings will support clinicians in refining treatment planning, improving targeting accuracy, and optimising patient outcomes.

Two Updates for the LiS Community 🔔The Locked-in Syndrome Community Forum is a worldwide, vibrant, and interesting place...
25/07/2026

Two Updates for the LiS Community 🔔

The Locked-in Syndrome Community Forum is a worldwide, vibrant, and interesting place to connect with those who are living LiS, their carers, and loved ones. 🌏

It includes members who live all over the world who are also specialists in diagnostic techniques, communication devices, assistive devices, neurophysiology, quality of life researchers, and much more.

The Forum is hosted on Facebook. You can join here; https://www.facebook.com/groups/1243149376305687

Annual International Locked-in Syndrome Conferences are held each year in early June.
You can watch previous presentations on this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwXg3Tp1WDyf_7vh5S-X5qJudIaby5zHq&si=V5_ZjovpCSbMl09y

If you would like to give a presentation about your life living Locked-in, or about your work in this field, please contact Shannan Keen at [email protected]

New Research Opportunities 🧠1) Participate in research involving cognitive testing and imaging to help improve the diagn...
23/07/2026

New Research Opportunities 🧠

1) Participate in research involving cognitive testing and imaging to help improve the diagnosis of dementias. Located in Victoria.

2) Participate in research looking at a new treatment approach for Alzheimer's disease using non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation (TMS). Located in Victoria.

3) Participate in survey-based research looking at motivation and self-care in diet-related chronic conditions such as stroke. Recruitment closes soon.

✅ All studies have ethical approval.

Find out more information and apply here: https://brainfoundation.org.au/research-participant/

Note: The Brain Foundation is sharing this research opportunity as a community resource. We are not involved in the study and do not provide funding or oversight. Please contact the researchers directly with any enquiries.

Despite what you may read on the internet, there is no single supplement or “brain hack” that protects the brain.🧠Rather...
22/07/2026

Despite what you may read on the internet, there is no single supplement or “brain hack” that protects the brain.🧠

Rather, it's the small habits we build over a lifetime - staying active, eating well, managing our health, and staying socially connected that make a real difference.

This , we are reminded that brain health begins long before a diagnosis.

As the World Health Organisation has recently confirmed, nearly 50% of global dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable health and lifestyle factors.

The takeaway is that it's never too early or too late to start supporting your future brain health - so why not start today?

Learn practical tips in our latest article by neurologist Dr Lysandra Katelaris from Neurology Castle Hill .

Read now via the link in the comments!

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