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20th Annual Walk the Fight & Run the Distance
Join us for the two-block fun walk 4K walk, or 5K timed...
Hike for Special Needs: The Cardinals Climb
Join us on February 21, 2026 for the inaugural Cardinals Climb! This is a...
What if neurosurgery residents could master surgical techniques before setting foot in the operating room? That`s where the VR Lab within the Sonntag Spine Center comes in. Using advanced simulation technology, Barrow can significantly shorten the learning curve for junior residents. Results from the Lab’s initial validation study showed that novice learners using VR training for basic procedures performed better than those learning from conventional methods, such as textbooks and videos, demonstrating the benefits of hands-on surgical education.
With your support, Barrow can continue to advance and integrate this technology into training programs, revolutionizing neurosurgery and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Learn more: https://bar.rw/4ovBCF2. Link in bio!
Small gifts, big impact! 💙 Each year, physicians and specialists at Barrow Neurological Institute treat more than 73,000 patients, and its surgeons perform more than 6,000 brain, spine, head, and neck surgeries. Because of its high volume, Barrow`s subspecialized physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions. It’s not uncommon for patients from around the globe to travel to Barrow for treatment.
Even a small, monthly donation provides consistent support to ensure our Barrow experts can continue providing life-changing, life-saving care. Join our Monthly Giving Program by visiting the link in our bio. https://bar.rw/4ncb62l
Meet David Wang, a student at Johns Hopkins University. David participated in the Summer Undergraduate Internship Program at Barrow Neurological Institute in the Spinal Biomechanics Lab under the mentorship of Brian Kelly, PhD. Check out this video to see what he worked on this summer, what he learned about spine health; his gratitude to you, our donors who support this program; and how his mentors guided him through this experience, solidifying his passion for spine health.
Thanks to your generosity, students like David can cultivate their interest in the field of neuroscience. Learn more about how philanthropy supports spine health at the link in our bio!
What makes a great neurosurgeon? @michael_t_lawton, MD, President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute, along with some of our neurosurgery trainees, discuss the meaning and importance of having humility in episode 1 of season 4 Neurosurgery Base Camp, "Traits of Greatness."
Whether you are a neurosurgeon or not - this episode is a must-watch and a great reminder of the importance of having humility.
Visit BarrowNeuro.org/BaseCamp (link in bio) to watch the full episode. More episodes are available - make sure you check them out! A special thank you to @medtronic for their partnership!
Video by @barrowneuro.
"Working with Dr. Mehta, and everything brain tumor-related is something I am very passionate about...being able to work with people that work at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center and making those connections for the future as well, I think it’s a great opportunity for myself and for everyone who comes after me." - Steffi Verbeeck, from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, participant in the Barrow Summer Undergraduate Internship Program.
Thanks to the Franke family, who fund the Franke Global Undergraduate Internship Program, Steffi spent the summer conducting #research at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. ➡️ Read more about her experience at the link in our bio, or by visiting https://bar.rw/4h9wVhK.
Thank you to the Franke family for your unwavering support and dedication to global neuroscience education!
Barrow Neurological Institute has been selected as one of two beneficiaries of the paddle raise at the Aoki Games & Gala 2025 that took place in September. This will fund Barrow`s ongoing science to map neural circuits during and after brain surgery to advance the development of brain-computer interfaces. With the Aoki Foundation`s partnership, Barrow and Precision Neuroscience can make a transformative leap in understanding and interacting with the human brain - bringing us closer to a future where brain function can be preserved, restored, and even enhanced.
Thank you, to the Aoki Foundation for your support!
Brandon Fox, MD, PhD, a PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Barrow Neurological Institute, recently gained recognition in the CNS Congress Quarterly for his donor-funded research project. Featured in the segment "There Must Be a Better Way: It’s Time to Modernize Noxious Stimulation," Dr. Fox shares the inspiration behind his novel neurostimulator device, designed to monitor the neurological health of comatose patients. He details how, with seed funding from generous donors like you and crucial grant awards, he and his team at the Thurston Innovation Center at Barrow Neurological Institute have brought this innovative vision to life.
👉 Discover more on page 17 of the article: https://bar.rw/48tRaEK. 🔗 Link in bio!
Learn more about your impact at the Thurston Innovation Center: https://bar.rw/3WCxzuG. 🔗 Link in bio!
Have you joined our email list yet?! Each month, we share stories of hope from, breakthroughs in neuroscience, and all the happenings at Barrow! Sign up today and get a bit of good news delivered to your inbox! 👉 https://bar.rw/3KHG4Ca. Link in bio!
"I am grateful to so many at Barrow for their care, including Jennifer Robblee, MD, who continues to do everything she can in search of treatments for my headache. I am also enormously grateful to Juliana Kroese, PT...for her expertise, humor, humility, and most importantly, her ability to make me feel hopeful." - Mary, Barrow grateful patient.
Chronic headache & migraine can come with chronic, debilitating pain that impacts nearly every facet of an individual’s life: family, career, school, hobbies, travel, and time with friends. The Lewis Headache Center offers compassionate care and multifaceted treatment to help patients like Mary live life to the fullest. 👉 Learn more about the impact of our work and how you can help: https://bar.rw/473Im6c. Link in bio!.
Today is #DAFDay - a national day of giving that celebrates donor-advised funds (DAF). You can put your DAF to work to help advance #neuroscience research, education, and patient care at Barrow Neurological Institute. Barrow is a leading neuroscience institute, treating over 73,000 patients, conducting over 280 clinical trials, and educating over 70 residents and neurologists last year alone. With your continued support, like contributions through your DAF, we reach more patients, conduct more research, and educate more future specialists around the world. Consider using your DAF to support Barrow today! 👉 https://bar.rw/48obebr
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Bobbie`s initial memory loss concerns were dismissed as "normal aging." Unconvinced, her son Ivan found answers at Barrow Neurological Institute, where a clinical trial and PET scan finally confirmed a diagnosis: Alzheimer`s disease. With this confirmation, Bobbie officially began the clinical trial, contributing to research by providing evidence as to why PET scans are vital for early Alzheimer`s diagnosis and should be covered by insurance. "The things my mom is doing for this trial have not only paid substantial dividends for her health, but are also paving the way for someone else to have an easier journey." - Ivan Jones.
Your support of #neuroscienceresearch is more important now than ever. Each study conducted, clinical trial launched, and specialist trained has the potential to transform countless lives like Bobbie`s. ➡️ Make your tax-deductible gift today: https://bar.rw/46X4PSl. Link in bio!
Repost @barrowneuro 👉 We`re thrilled to announce that we`ve expanded and upgraded the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at Barrow, positioning our unit as one of the largest and most technologically advanced EMUs in the country.
Now housing 16 dedicated beds, the adult EMU at Barrow is the largest in the state of Arizona. Additionally, thanks to our new and unparalleled video wall, we can now monitor up to 48 patients simultaneously. This extends our epilepsy-monitoring services beyond the walls of our EMU, not only to patients across our hospital but virtually anywhere—equipping us to offer tele-EEG services to hospitals without their own EMUs.
Speaking of EEG—a technology that measures the electrical activity of the brain—we`ve upgraded that to brand-new, state-of-the-art equipment.
We`ve also outfitted the rooms in our EMU with dual cameras that can zoom in and out, enabling our team to capture every detail necessary to make the most accurate diagnoses for patients staying on the unit. And thanks the installation of more practical furniture and an alarm-relay system, our nurses can address patients` needs more promptly and seamlessly.
Our physicians and staff are also enjoying a new EEG-reading room with sit-stand desks, monitors of various sizes, and a meeting space.
We`re immensely proud of these upgrades, as they strengthen our role as a Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. This designation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers recognizes our ability to offer the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment of people with complex epilepsy.
To learn more about the Barrow Epilepsy Center, please visit BarrowNeuro.org/Epilepsy.
