Breakthroughs in Neuroscience

On behalf of the Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation, we are thrilled to announce our new Executive Committee members for 2026-27:

-Chair: Amy Cohn
-Chair-Elect: Terry Roman
-Corresponding Secretary: Sandy Metzler
-Recording Secretary: Pam Kolbe
-Treasurer: Michelle Kerrick
-Finance Chair: Amy Flood

Each year, the Women’s Board holds two signature events:
✨ Education Enrichment Evening - Co-chaired by Joo Cantor and Becky Pierson, the event will take place on November 18, 2026, and feature an insightful moderated panel discussion with Barrow experts.

✨ Barrow Grand Ball - Co-chaired by Suzi Hilton and Julie Rauch, with Carrie Hall as Ball Advisor, this iconic event will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2027 at the Arizona Biltmore.

Continuing a tradition established in 2006, a critical area of research at Barrow will receive special funding through the Ball as the Women’s Board Project. For 2027, the Women’s Board has selected the Barrow Sleep Center, led by Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD, FAAN, FAASM.

Learn more about the Women’s Board and see a full leadership and member list by clicking the link in bio.

Supporting world-class training is one of our core missions, and by enriching the next generation of neurologists and neurosurgeons, we’re helping improve care for patients today while advancing the future of neuroscience for decades to come!

Every resident and fellow who graduates from @barrowneuro carries its expertise to hospitals, academic medical centers, and communities around the world, expanding access to vital neurological care. You make this possible. Generous donations fund innovative research projects, advanced simulation technologies, educational programming, mentorship opportunities, and several individual fellowships.

Learn more about how your support helps train the next generation of neurology and neurosurgery leaders at Barrow by clicking the link in bio.

No matter how you choose to give, your support is crucial in our mission to push the boundaries of neurological care and research. Together, we can transform lives and forge new paths in neuroscience. Every gift, regardless of size, makes a lasting impact on neurological health.

Explore ways to give at the link in our bio 👆

We are proud to announce that we have raised $438,000 from generous donors throughout May for #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth!

This successful campaign would not be possible without incredible partners like @ColdBeersAndCheeseburgers and @HensleyBeverage, raising nearly $20,000 at 16 statewide locations for brain cancer research at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center! 🍔🍽️

But the fun didn’t stop there, the @DBacks and the @OehmeFoundation played a crucial role in helping us reach this astounding number!

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to highlight the urgent need to advance brain cancer research and continue to support the Ivy Center’s goal of discovering new treatments for glioblastoma and other incurable brain tumors. The future of neuroscience starts with you!

In an article for Becker`s Spine Review, Juan Uribe, MD, Chief of the Division of Spinal Disorders at @BarrowNeuro, shares how the Sonntag Spine Center is revolutionizing spine surgery training through the power of simulation and virtual reality. As Dr. Uribe notes, "We were able to find a way to connect both worlds"—bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world surgical precision.

Thanks to support from our donors, the Virtual Reality Spine Lab within the Sonntag Spine Center is not only blazing trails in neurosurgery training, but also helping residents refine their skills before ever entering the operating room.

Read the article at the link in our bio 👆