Latest news and patient stories

To close out the RMH Research Conference 2024, one of the inaugural Foundation Trustees, Professor Stephen Davis AO, has been inducted into the prestigious RMH Research Hall of Fame.

A second, life-saving Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) has hit the road.

The MSU service has been operating for seven years, providing critical care to more than 10,000 patients across Melbourne suspected of having a stroke - at their doorstep.

The importance of early diagnosis of MS has been proven worldwide, with much of this research being completed at The Royal Melbourne Hospital Neuroimmunology Centre.

Early high-efficacy treatment significantly reduces long-term disability in children with multiple sclerosis, new study finds.

Rachael sadly lost her life to brain cancer in 2014, at age 19. 

In her honour, Rachael’s family and friends have been donating to the Foundation ever since, raising an incredible $25,000 so far for brain tumour research.

Congratulations to two RMH-based recipients of these significant Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Grants.

Brain Tumour | Brain Cancer Survivorship Grant

Prof Kate Drummond, Dr Heidi McAlpine

Life-improving research for brain cancer survivors

Parkinson's disease: new surgical technique providing fresh hope for sufferers.

New global research led by the RMH has offered a breakthrough in MS.

RMH planning conceptual leap with mobile scans to transform regional care.

Financial Review - Stroke of Genius.pdf (multiscreensite.com)
 

Melbourne scientists and surgeons have given patients with disabilities the power to work computers with their mind in a world-first ‘bionic spine’ breakthrough.

Forty thousand Australians have a stroke each year, and swift diagnosis is vital. RMH Mobile Stroke Unit specialised ambulance brings the critical parts of stroke treatment directly to patients.

Australian researchers discover a simple blood test that could diagnose dementia years earlier.