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Breakthroughs in Neuroscience
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Barrow Neurological Foundation DNA
At Barrow Neurological Institute, not only do we offer hope to patients suffering from devastating neurological conditions, but we also offer results. Since 1962, Barrow has led the treatment of...
From Classroom to the Lab: Inside Barrow’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Internship
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Supporting Patients and Families Living with Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis is a life-changing event for both patients and their loved ones. Parkinson’s is the second most...
Advice from Alzheimer’s Disease Experts
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Understanding Neurological Research
Caring for Patients Today and Finding the Treatments of Tomorrow Neurological diseases impact more than one billion people worldwide and...
Underserved Populations in Healthcare
Medical Education and Training Benefiting Underserved Populations Worldwide Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide lack access to healthcare–a number expected to...
Glioblastoma Research
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Neuroscience Nurses Week
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AVM: Before and After
Transforming Lives Through Leading-Edge Brain Aneurysm and AVM Research Looking back on our high school years, we might remember the...
A great reminder as we head into the weekend! 💙 With the giving season quickly approaching, remember to pause and appreciate the good around us.
On behalf of Barrow Neurological Foundation, thank you, for your unwavering support. Because of you, our experts can continue saving and transforming lives.
For many individuals recovering from a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, aneurysm or AVM rupture, or stroke, the journey doesn`t end when they leave the ICU. In fact, that`s often when a new set of challenges begin. That`s where The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN) steps in...
As the final step in the neuro-rehabilitation continuum, the (CTN) at Barrow Neurological Institute provides various programs within a holistic milieu environment. Its goal is to empower patients to successfully transition back to their homes, communities, work, and school. Its impact is remarkable - and is fueled through YOUR support. 👉 Learn more: https://bar.rw/4o0gTsv. Link in bio.
Thank you to everyone who supported the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at the 2025 Head for the Cure 5K! Read more about the event and how you can support the Ivy Center:
Repost: What an inspiring success! The 2025 Head For The Cure 5K in Phoenix brought our community together beautifully. We`re so grateful to everyone who joined us to advance brain cancer awareness and research. Your passion is the heart of this cause! If you couldn`t make it, you can still support our efforts by donating at the event website. With Head for the Cure`s ongoing partnership, the Ivy Brain Tumor Center continues to advance its mission to improve patient outcomes. We can`t wait for next year! Donate here: https://bar.rw/3X4abGD
Your support makes a profound difference in the lives of patients living with #epilepsy...
The Barrow Epilepsy Surgery Program gives hope to those whose seizures persist despite medication. We`re proud to be home to Arizona`s first Magnetoencephalography (MEG) system.
This means more hope, more successful outcomes, and a better quality of life for our patients. We`re grateful to YOU for helping make this possible. Learn more: https://bar.rw/3LrJNEn
Have you registered yet? Only a few weeks left to take advantage of the early bird special! ➡️ walkthefight.com. Link in bio.
The 20th Annual Walk the Fight and Run the Distance offers a 4K walk, a two-block stroll, or a timed 5K run. Proceeds support community outreach and wellness programs at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. We can`t wait to see you then!
📅 When: Saturday, February 7, 2026
📍 Where: Tempe Beach Park | 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
👏 Congratulations to Briana Ondatje, a fourth-year PhD student in the Arizona State University-Barrow Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Briana was recently awarded the Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award (NRSA, F31), a predoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her thesis for this recent award focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Briana is a Fast-Track awardee from Barrow Neurological Foundation, which provides trainees critical funds for research and career development. Briana shares that her hope is "to continue my work in neurodegeneration by searching for therapeutic interventions that will halt disease progression and reverse it in not only ALS but other neurodegenerative diseases as well." We are inspired to witness your generosity transform the future of neuroscience through her work!
➡️ Read more about Briana`s project: https://bar.rw/49IOUK9
➡️ Barrow Fast-Track awardees: https://bar.rw/49IOWSh
Links in bio!
During their first #ALS Clinic visit, many patients feel overwhelmed with the amount of information presented. The Gregory W. Fulton ALS Center at Barrow Neurological Institute recognized this and, with donor support, developed EssentiALS - a Personalized ALS Resource Center! Available on the Barrow website, it prompts patients to take a brief quiz and then provides tailored educational resources that reflect their current stage in the disease. Learn more about this tool at the link in our bio! ➡️ https://bar.rw/4onij11
Please remember, the content provided is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your neurologist and ALS care team regarding your care plan.
🏈 We had an amazing time at the kickoff event for the inaugural Cardinals Climb at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph`s Hospital and Medical Center! The Cardinals Climb is the marquee fundraising event for the Arizona Cardinals Foundation. Their goal is to raise funds for Arizona based organizations that support families and individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Join us at this event on February 21, 2026! Learn more and register here: https://cardinalsclimb.com/teams/barrow. 🔗 Link in bio.
As a cornerstone beneficiary, we are thrilled to be partnering with the Arizona Cardinal’s Foundation to develop an IDD transition care program at Barrow Neurological Institute to meet the complete neurological care needs of patients with IDD in our community.
#EpilepsyAwarenessMonth - Out of the millions of Americans living with epilepsy, more than 30% still experience seizures while on medication. The Barrow Epilepsy Surgery Program provides hope to these individuals, significantly improving their quality of life and reducing or eliminating their seizures. See how your gift advances epilepsy research and care at Barrow: https://bar.rw/4owBSnJ
Your birthday is a special day for you, but what if it could be a special day for someone else too? This year, consider `gifting` your birthday for patients and their families battling complex neurological conditions at Barrow Neurological Institute. 🎉
Setting up is quick and easy – click the link in our bio to get started! Thank you for helping us give the gift of more happy birthdays. ❤️
What happens after a miraculous skull-to-spine reattachment? For the surgeon who performed the famous operation, Volker K.H. Sonntag, MD, emeritus professor of neurosurgery at Barrow, it became clear that there was a strong need to better understand the underlying mechanical principles of the spine to continue advancing surgical techniques. This led to the inception of the Spine Biomechanics Lab in 1983!
Today, Barrow experts in the Sonntag Spine Center are fulfilling this vision, developing new surgical techniques and technologies and leading the way in cutting-edge digital imaging to help surgeons improve treatment and maximize patient outcomes and quality of life. Learn more about how your support helps our Barrow experts continue this legacy of innovation at the link in our bio! ➡️ https://bar.rw/3LaloDb
#SpineHealthAwarenessMonth
Can you find the hidden brain? Check the comments for a hint! Happy Halloween from Barrow Neurological Foundation! 🎃
