Welcome to the VNI
The VNI is a $63 million health research fund that supports research into Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) conducted by Victorian scientists in collaboration with national and international colleagues. Established in 2005 with funding from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD), the VNI was incorporated as a Pty Ltd in November 2006.
News
VNI-ONF Research Exchange a Success
June 04, 2009The Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation hosted a delegation of VNI researchers and executive during the week of May 11-15 2009 in the second phase of the VNI-ONF Research Exchange Program. [more]Innovation Minister Jennings Announces VNI Neurotrauma Fellowships
April 07, 2009Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings announced the recipients of the VNI Neurotrauma Fellowships in a media release today. Minister Jennings congratulated Dr Nicole Bye, Dr Edwin Yan, Dr Cheryl Soo, Ms Kathleen Bakker and Dr Alistair Nichol on their great achievements and contributions to the field of neuroscience. [more]
Events
The autonomic nervous system in spinal cord injury - bench to beside
September 1, 2009The VNI is pleased to sponsor the session "The autonomic nervous system in spinal cord injury – bench to bedside" at ISAN 2009, the 6th Congress of The International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience. [more]Trauma Melbourne 2009 (TM 2009)
November 20, 2009The VNI will be co-hosting the Trauma Melbourne 2009 Conference(TM2009) with the National Trauma Research Institute (NTRI). [more]
