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Barrow Neurological Foundation Announces Michele S. Gregory as New President
After an extensive, nationwide search, we are pleased to announce that Michele S. Gregory has been selected to serve as the new President of Barrow Neurological Foundation, effective June 2025....
Support Brain Cancer Research to Find a Cure
Barrow Neurological Foundation teams up with community partners and donors to support the Ivy Brain Tumor Center in May May...
Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises 1 Million to Fund Sports Biomechanics Spine Lab at Barrow Neurological Institute
https://youtu.be/bGfwvgY3Upw Barrow Neurological Foundation hosted an inaugural golf tournament, raising $1 million to establish the new Sports Biomechanics Spine Lab...
2025 Barrow Grand Ball Raises Record-Breaking $14M to Support Neuroscience Research
The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation announced today that its 60th Barrow Grand Ball, held on January 18, 2025,...
The Barrow Open, Presented By PXG: Getting You Back To Your Game
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Barrow Neurological Foundation will host the inaugural Barrow Open, presented by PXG with special support...
Barrow Partners with Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative to Implement AI-Based Dementia Testing in Primary Care Clinics
Barrow Neurological Foundation is honored to announce that it has received a grant from the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative—a pioneering worldwide...
First Participant Enrolled in NIH-Funded Access for All in ALS Consortium
The Access for All in ALS Consortium (ALL ALS) announced the successful enrollment of the first participant. Established in the...
Barrow Neurological Foundation Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes Three New Trustees
Barrow Neurological Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of three new leadership positions to its Board of Trustees. Mitchel...
Barrow Neurological Foundation Raises $50.1 Million in 2024 Fiscal Year
Barrow Neurological Foundation concluded its 2024 fiscal year (July 2023–June 2024), raising $51 million in gifts from generous donors. The...
Leading Alzheimer’s Researcher Dr. Marwan Sabbagh Receives Moreno Family Chair for Alzheimer’s Research
A gift from Carole and Arte Moreno establishes the endowed position. Left to right: Michael T. Lawton, MD, Katie Cobb,...
Your support helps make incredible success stories like this possible! 👏 June is #MigraineandHeadacheAwarenessMonth. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute to help the Center continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families!
Give today: https://giveto.supportbarrow.org/migraine-fb. Link in bio!
Last month, Barrow Neurological Institute hosted its annual Neuroscience Symposium!
Thank you to all who supported and attended this educational conference! Swipe to take a look at some of the highlights!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Barrow #Neuroscience Symposium at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute in #Phoenix, #Arizona!
It has been our pleasure to organize this gathering of great minds for 48 years as part of our commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of #medicine in neuroscience.
Here`s a glimpse into the week`s events.
We are pleased to announce that Michele S. Gregory has been selected to serve as the new President of Barrow Neurological Foundation! Michele is an accomplished advancement executive with three decades of experience in healthcare, academic medicine, and higher education philanthropy.
"I am deeply honored and excited to assume the role of President of Barrow Neurological Foundation and Chief Philanthropy Officer for Barrow Neurological Institute. This is an extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with a distinguished team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of neurological research, patient care, and education. I am profoundly grateful for the trust that the Institute leadership and Foundation board members have placed in me and look forward to guiding the Foundation as we continue to make a transformative and enduring impact." - Michele S. Gregory
Read the full announcement at the link in our bio!
👏 Here is some more great news from the Lewis Headache Center in honor of #migraine and #headache awareness month! Led by social worker Sadie Kaspala, LMSW, and clinical psychologist Jennifer Gray, PhD (pictured), the Lewis Headache Center introduced a new class, Empowered Relief, which focuses on reducing pain intensity, distress, and interference. We are so grateful for the philanthropic support of our donors, especially Jan and Tom Lewis, for making classes like this available for our patients!
Learn more about your impact at the Lewis Headache Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. Link in bio!
😀 Great reminder as we begin the weekend!
Thank you for your support!
In this video, Anna D. Burke, MD, shares what inspires her to continue her work in Alzheimer`s research and patient care. You don`t want to miss her heartwarming message! 😊
☀️ Today is the longest day of the year. In addition to it being the #SummerSolstice, it is also a day we come together to shine a light on the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease. On this day of light, join us in bringing hope to patients, caregivers, and families living with this disease 24/7.
Please join us today in making a tax-deductible gift to the Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute at the link in our bio!
🧠 Can you figure out today`s #brainteaser? Make sure you comment your answer below! A hint is provided below - if you need it!
Even simple exercises like this are an excellent workout for your brain! June is #AlzheimersandBrainHealthAwareness Month, so prioritize your brain health with small, fun activities like this!
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Hint: Count the letters in each tile!
Forgetfulness may be common - but some changes shouldn`t be ignored. Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, shares the difference between normal age-related memory changes and changes that indicate you may need to see a memory disorders specialist.
This June, help raise awareness for Alzheimer`s disease by sharing this post and making a tax-deductible gift to the Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute. Link in bio!
Together, we can accelerate discoveries and transform neurological care for future generations. You can support Barrow by making a one-time donation, giving a gift to honor a loved one`s memory, or ensuring Barrow can continue saving lives for years with legacy giving.
Explore ways to give: https://www.supportbarrow.org/ways-to-give/
Anna D. Burke, MD, Karsten Solheim Chair for Dementia Research and Medical Director of the Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow, explains the importance of early diagnosis in Alzheimer’s disease.
Last year, the Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program received a grant from the Davos Alzheimer`s Collaborative and the Global Alzheimer`s Platform for a pilot study demonstrating the impact of AI-based dementia testing in primary care clinics. Read more about this initiative at the link in our bio!
💙 Every note of gratitude is a powerful reminder of why we are here: to provide the resources for Barrow Neurological Institute to fulfill its mission of saving and changing lives.
If you would like to say `thank you` to a Barrow physician, nurse, or staff who has impacted your life, you can do so with a gift in their honor at the link in our bio!
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We are thrilled to welcome our 2025 class of undergraduate interns! These 42 students are joining us from 25 different universities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. They were selected from a pool of more than 350 applicants.
The Summer #UndergraduateInternship Program at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute allows participants to immerse themselves in #translationalneuroscience laboratories, where they contribute to game-changing research under the mentorship of esteemed scientists and clinicians. Additionally, the Program welcomes interns in other areas of the Institute, such as marketing, philanthropy, #medicalillustration, and #neurorehabilitation.
Visit https://bar.rw/undergrads2025 to meet these bright minds and to learn more about the Program.
