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Swimming for a Cause

Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 7:29 pm | Neurological Foundation

Swimming for a Cause Meet the man overcoming physical odds swimming across the Auckland Harbour in April 2019. Sixteen years ago, Mark Taylor, now 46, was diagnosed with a degenerative disease called Neuro Sarcoidosis, which caused him to lose his eyesight, ... More >>

Our research is saving lives, tomorrow we might save yours

Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 1:24 pm | Neurological Foundation

Over 9000 New Zealander’s suffer from strokes every year. Using the Endovascular Clot Retrieval method, many of these people could return home unharmed provided they reach medical attention quickly. More >>

December 2016 research grant round recipients announced

Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 11:49 am | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation is pleased to announce that funding of $1,382,529 for neurological research projects, two postgraduate scholarships, three postdoctoral fellowships, and two summer studentships has been approved in its December 2016 grant ... More >>

Neurological Foundation Appeal passes $100,000 target

Monday, 22 August 2016, 11:41 am | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand is thrilled to acknowledge the support of Mitre 10 staff and customers nationally and record that the fundraising total for the 2016 Annual Appeal campaign has passed the $100,000 mark. More >>

Over $1.3 million of neurological research funding

Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 11:30 am | Neurological Foundation

Over $1.3 million of neurological research funding in July round The Neurological Foundation is pleased to announce that over $1.3 million of research funding has been allocated in its July grant round. The July grants allocated include the funding ... More >>

The Neurological Foundation Presents Free Public Event

Thursday, 25 June 2015, 11:43 am | Neurological Foundation

To mark the Neurological Foundation’s Annual Appeal, a FREE public event will be held on the evening of Thursday 2 July at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell More >>

Max Ritchie Recognised with Royal Honour

Monday, 1 June 2015, 1:36 pm | Neurological Foundation

The National Council of the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand congratulates Executive Director Max Ritchie following today’s announcement that he is to be made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to health and the ... More >>

Over $1.1 million committed to neurological research

Thursday, 11 December 2014, 1:32 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation is pleased to announce that funding of $1,154,852 for neurological research, two postgraduate scholarships, a postdoctoral fellowship, two summer studentships and travel grants has been approved in its December 2014 ... More >>

Neurological Foundation Announces July 2014 Grant Recipients

Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 11:17 am | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation is pleased to announce that funding of close to $1 million for neurological research, a Repatriation Fellowship and travel grants has been approved in its July 2014 grant round, the first of two rounds held each year. More >>

Appeal Week For Neurological Foundation

Sunday, 29 June 2014, 2:15 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation’s Annual Appeal week runs from today, Sunday 29 June through to Saturday 5 July, with the comical TV ad campaign featuring real neuroscientists washing cars to raise money for their research. The reality of the campaign’s message ... More >>

Foundation presents FREE public lecture in Gisborne

Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 2:35 pm | Neurological Foundation

Dr Helena Popovic MBBS is a medical doctor, author, international speaker and one of Australia’s foremost authorities on how to maintain brain function. Her book In Search of My Father , which was showcased to a capacity audience at the 2013 Auckland ... More >>

Neurological Foundation presents free lecture on dementia

Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 10:48 am | Neurological Foundation

Dr Helena Popovic MBBS is a medical doctor, author, international speaker and one of Australia’s foremost authorities on how to maintain brain function. Her book In Search of My Father, which was showcased to a capacity audience at the 2013 Auckland ... More >>

Stroke and dementia researcher to speak in Queenstown

Friday, 7 February 2014, 4:50 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation of New Zealand is pleased to present a free public lecture in Queenstown by world-leading neurologist Professor Vladimir Hachinski, a pioneer in the study of stroke and dementia. More >>

Over $800,000 committed to neurological research across NZ

Monday, 15 July 2013, 2:14 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation is pleased to announce that funding of $821,902 for neurological research, an educational fellowship and travel grants has been approved in its July 2013 grant round. The Neurological Foundation is the primary non-government sponsor ... More >>

BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK 2013 – a week of research on the brain

Monday, 11 March 2013, 9:11 am | Neurological Foundation

It’s Brain Awareness Week! The Neurological Foundation is thrilled to present an exciting national programme of Brain Day events to mark Brain Awareness Week 2013 in New Zealand. All events are free to the public. More >>

Brain Day Auckland Venue Changes Due to Popularity

Monday, 4 March 2013, 10:50 am | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation and Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland, the organisers of Brain Day Auckland, have announced a change of venues due to the popular demand of tickets to the key lectures and discussion panels. Brain Day was ... More >>

The Neurological Foundation: Brain Day Wellington

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:32 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation and Victoria University of Wellington are pleased to announce the speaker line-up for Brain Day Wellington to be held at the university’s Pipitea Campus on Saturday 23 March. More >>

The Neurological Foundation: Brain Day Dunedin

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:24 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation and the Brain Health Research Centre at the University of Otago are pleased to announce the speaker line-up for Brain Day Dunedin to be held at the university’s St David Lecture Theatre Complex on Saturday 16 March. More >>

Brain Day Christchurch 2013 - speaker line-up announced

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:14 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation and the New Zealand Brain Research Institute (formerly the Van der Veer Institute) are pleased to announce the speaker line-up for Brain Day Christchurch to be held at the Aurora Centre at Burnside High School on Saturday ... More >>

Brain Awareness Week 2013 – a week of research on the brain

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:12 pm | Neurological Foundation

The Neurological Foundation is thrilled to announce an exciting national programme of Brain Day events to mark Brain Awareness Week 2013. All events are free to the public. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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