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Breakthroughs in Neuroscience
Stay informed about the latest advancements, research, and impact from Barrow Neurological Institute.
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...
Empowering a Population: Barrow Global in Africa
Return to Impact Report Through a transformational endowment from Bill and Carolyn Franke, Barrow established the Franke Global Neuroscience Education...
Inspiring the Next Generation: High School & Undergraduate Internship Programs
Return to Impact Report The Barrow High School and Undergraduate Internship Programs are made possible through the generosity of donors...
Redefining Early Diagnosis with AI
Return to Impact Report More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. As our aging population continues to...
Pioneering Neuromodulation Treatment
Return to Impact Report Not having control over your body’s movements can range from frustrating to frightening. For individuals with...
The Barrow Open: Teeing off “Fore” Innovation
Return to Impact Report Barrow Neurological Foundation hosted the inaugural Barrow Open golf tournament, raising $1 million to establish the...
The Women’s Board Barrow Grand Ball: Celebrating 60 Years of Support
Return to Impact Report The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation celebrated 60 years of supporting groundbreaking research at Barrow...
Letter From The President | 2025
Return to Impact Report Dear Friends, At Barrow Neurological Institute, every breakthrough begins with you. Over the past year, I’ve...
Make A Tax Deductible Gift To Neuroscience
As the year draws to a close, many individuals and families reflect on the causes that matter most to them....
From Classroom to the Lab: Inside Barrow’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Internship
The Summer Undergraduate Internship Program at Barrow Neurological Institute offers aspiring student-scientists a unique, hands-on opportunity to immerse themselves in...
Today, we remember the brave individuals who bravely fought neurological disease. If you wish to honor a loved one`s memory, please consider a donation to Barrow Neurological Foundation in their honor. Your generosity fuels vital research and care so patients and their families can find hope.
Give today: https://bar.rw/4qdV9Ky
The 20th Annual Walk the Fight and Run the Distance 4k/5k is TOMORROW! Join us as we celebrate this milestone, and raise awareness and funds to benefit community outreach and wellness programs of the #MuhammadAliParkinsonCenter at Barrow Neurological Institute. https://walkthefight.com/. Link in bio!
📆: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
⏰: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍: Tempe Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, Arizona 85281
On Saturday, January 24, the Women`s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation raised a remarkable $11.4 million through the 61st Barrow Grand Ball! One of the most impactful ways the Women’s Board supports Barrow follows a 20-year tradition of selecting a critical area of research to receive special funding as the “Women’s Board Project.” The Board was proud to select the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, led by Dr. Nader Sanai, as this year’s project, raising $5.1 million through the Ball specifically to support brain cancer research.
"I am continually impressed by the commitment of the Women’s Board to funding cutting-edge research and innovation at Barrow Neurological Institute. Their generous support enables us not only to tackle the most urgent challenges in neuroscience but also to chase our lofty vision of understanding the workings of the mind. The Women’s Board is making a tangible difference in patients’ lives and transforming the future of medicine." - Michael T. Lawton, MD, President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute.
Thank you to the Women`s Board for your unparalleled passion and dedication in supporting Barrow physicians, scientists, and clinicians in advancing research that saves lives and improves the quality of life.
Click the link in our bio for the press release: https://bar.rw/46yE5bc
Happy #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay! This day honors the pioneering achievements and ongoing contributions of female physicians in the field of health care. Here are just a few of the many talented women physicians, researchers, and surgeons who make a profound impact every single day at @barrowneuro. To all the brilliant women physicians not pictured, we hope you feel celebrated today, and every day!
Thank you for your tireless efforts, your unwavering commitment, and the extraordinary contributions you make to our patients` lives.
Andrew Yang, MD, director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program at Barrow Neurological Institute, and his collaborators, recently secured an NIH grant. Their research aims to demystify #abstractreasoning – how we use past knowledge to navigate new situations by generalizing and spotting similarities. Dr. Yang`s team investigates neural networks in the brain, collecting data from #epilepsy monitoring participants with stereoEEG (implanted electrodes). Similar research studies have uncovered fundamental truths about the human brain and mind.
Donor support enables Dr. Yang and his team to conduct studies like this - leading to breakthroughs in neuroscience research. Learn more about donor impact at Barrow: https://bar.rw/3LVml2T. 🔗 Link in bio!
🎂 Happy birthday, February babies! Make your special day count and turn it into an opportunity to help others!
Instead of gifts, ask your friends and family to donate to Barrow Neurological Foundation. Each donation, regardless of its size, will help patients battling the worst in brain and spine disorders at Barrow Neurological Institute, @barrowneuro.
Click the link in our bio to get started!
We invite you to join us in raising awareness for FIRES syndrome, a rare #epilepsy disorder, and funds for the Neurocritical Care Program at Barrow Neurological Institute. The "Because of B" walk honors Brielle May—whose story we`ve shared previously—and her courageous battle with FIRES syndrome, while also celebrating the phenomenal medical team who saved her life and continues her ongoing care. Details below. Thank you to Brielle and her family for your incredible support of Barrow Neurological Institute!
🗓️ Feb. 28, 2026
📍 Fountain Park - Amphitheater
🕐 10:00 AM - check in begins at 9:00 AM
🏃 2.5 miles
Links below are listed in our bio:
Register or donate today: https://bar.rw/4qKAkHL
Read Brielle`s story here: https://bar.rw/4brbJmB
Repost @barrowneuro// On Friday, Barrow Neurological Institute welcomed a special guest: neurosurgeon and @cnn Chief Medical Correspondent @drsanjaygupta.
Dr. Gupta sat down with Barrow President and CEO @michael_t_lawton, MD, in front of a packed auditorium at the Institute for a candid conversation.
Their one-hour talk touched on several thought-provoking topics, including both the rewarding and difficult aspects of having a bifurcated career, the importance of finding and nurturing what energizes you, and how artificial intelligence is challenging us to ask ourselves what makes us uniquely human.
We’re so grateful Dr. Gupta took the time to speak at Grand Rounds, meet with our neurosurgery residents, and tour our campus.
Not having control over your body can range from frustrating to frightening. For many patients, #ParkinsonDisease threatens their ability to do the things they love, and interferes with their day-to-day lives. Now, because of the incredible support from donors like you, patients with previously untreatable conditions are taking back control of their lives.
Learn more about how your support advances research at The Center for Neuromodulation at Barrow Neurological Institute at the link in our bio! ⬆️ https://bar.rw/4qJGl7A
Reminder: Register TODAY for the Cardinals Climb! 🧗♂️ Tap the link in our bio to get started! And, from now until the end of the month, use code "Barrow" for free registration! Apply the code on the page that asks for credit card information.
This community fundraising event benefits the #SpecialNeeds community to champion inclusion, elevate care, and create lasting change in the community to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We can`t wait to see you there!
*Adult participants are responsible for raising the fundraising minimum of $250, on or before February 14, 2026. If participants raise less than the minimum, their credit card will be charged the difference between the minimum and the amount raised.
In 1988, 23-year-old Sarah Noonan (Neylon) was enjoying city life in Chicago, living independently, and starting a new job. But a devastating fall down a flight of stairs led to a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), changing her promising future in an instant. She placed her trust in the Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN), led by Pamela Klonoff, PhD.
Last May, 37 years after her accident, Sarah returned to Barrow to share her story with participants at the CTN. "I truly believe the CTN saved me. I still don’t know how I would have made it without that program, and I will always be grateful," she affirms.
Discover Sarah`s powerful story of recovery and resilience, and the profound impact of the CTN. 🔗 in bio! https://bar.rw/4qHoZsb
This year marks the CTN`s 40th anniversary of empowering patients like Sarah to reintegrate into their homes, communities, careers, and education. Your vital support makes this transformative work possible. Thank you!
Neurological diseases impact more than one billion people worldwide. Since Barrow Neurological Institute`s founding, #neuroscience research has been a cornerstone of its mission.
Your support fuels this critical research. Learn more about our progress at the link in our bio!
Through its innovative and collaborative culture, Barrow aims to better understand the biological mechanisms underlying neurological disorders, develop and translate improved treatments for patients, create new surgical devices used worldwide, and train the next generation of neuroscientists and clinician-scientists.
