About Us

Australia is one of a number of countries undertaking major research studies into the causes and prevention of stroke. Research programs are established at the National Stroke Research Institute (NSRI) located at the Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre.

The National Stroke Research Institute is directed by Professor Geoffrey Donnan and was established in 1994. The NSRI plays a key role in national and international trials of treatment for stroke which so far, have greatly improved services. To address the problem of stroke across its entire spectrum, the National Stroke Research Institute is to conduct research in the field of stroke at the highest level in a vertically integrated fashion from divisions of Basic Science, Neuroimaging, and Ultrasound through to Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Neurorehabilitation and Public Health.

In line with developing a national focus for our research, the first of a network of collaborating centres was established at the Royal Melbourne Hospital under the leadership of Professor Stephen Davis. We now have up to seven collaborating centres: Royal Perth Hospital, Menzies Research Institute, Hobart, Flinders Medical Research Institute, St. Vincent's Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and Central Coast.

The institute is always looking forward to the future and strategically planning new research initiatives. The NSRI has grown considerably in the last few years and has built an enviable national and global reputation for excellence.