The Royal Melbourne Hospital Neuroscience Foundation is a world-renowned neuroscience research centre and one of the leading organisations investigating the causes, complications, treatment and prevention of brain diseases such as brain tumours, stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and movement disorders, including Parkinson’s diseases. 

Established in 1992 to raise money for neuroscience research at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Foundation’s funds are used to support the research, educational and clinical activities of the neurosciences at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. 

The Foundation’s research programs are divided into two main areas – Neurosurgery and Neurology. 

Research themes in Neurosurgery are Brain Tumours, Intracranial Aneurysms, neuroendocrinology and pituitary tumours, neuro-ophthalmology, and brain trauma. 

Research themes in Neurology are Stroke, neuro-radiology and imaging, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, peripheral neuropathy and, neuro-vestibular disorders. 

Under the leadership of Foundation Chairman, Associate Professor John King, the Trustees of the Foundation oversee the activities of over 60 research programs.  

In 2006/2007, 97% of all funds received were spent directly on neuroscience research, clinical training programs, screening and patient treatments.  The remaining 3% was allocated to administration costs and fundraising.