Breakthroughs in Neuroscience

We are deeply saddened to share the recent passing of beloved Valley philanthropist and Barrow Neurological Foundation Board member, Ira A. Fulton.

Ira’s connection to @BarrowNeuro was deeply personal. His son, Gregory Wayne Fulton, received care at Barrow during his with #ALS. After Gregory’s passing, Ira approached Dr. Shafeeq Ladha with a desire to make a difference, leading to a transformational gift establishing the Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center.

“As a philanthropist, Ira was special. I’ll never forget what he said to me when we discussed developing the Fulton Center. ‘I know you can’t save my son, but I want to try to help make sure this doesn’t happen to others in the future,’” said Dr. Ladha.

Because of Ira’s vision, countless people living with ALS and their families have access to better care and renewed hope. His legacy will continue to change lives for generations to come.

Behind every milestone we reached this year is a dedicated team member going above and beyond at Barrow Neurological Foundation! We’re thrilled to conclude a successful 2026 fiscal year having raised over $28M, thanks to our generous donors, and celebrate the incredible team that helped make it happen behind the scenes!

We had an amazing year, from supporting our community at the Cardinals Climb to helping bring new pilot projects to fruition at @BarrowNeuro, and everything in between. We could not have done this without the hard work and commitment of our team members day in and day out. Here’s to another year of making an impact together!

Many individuals experience significant non-motor symptoms, including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, impulse-control disorders, hallucinations, fatigue, and more. These symptoms can have just as much impact on quality of life as motor symptoms.

Donations have helped provide early-stage funding for researchers investigating the underlying causes of non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s, leading to larger grants to advance this work! Learn more through the link in bio.

Congratulations to our 2026 cohort of talented undergraduate interns for presenting their research projects at the capstone symposium! 🧠🔬

Thanks to our generous donors, undergraduates from different parts of the country and world have the unique opportunity to conduct hands-on research under the mentorship of renowned @barrowneuro physicians and scientists. Immersed in a 10-week program, these students delved into the world of neuroscience and presented their findings on glioblastoma, multiple sclerosis, virtual surgical practice, recreational therapy, cavernous malformations, and much more.

“From the moment I applied, I knew that being here would provide me with valuable tools, not only for the future but also to continue building an exemplary present, since learning from the best in neuroscience and research are experiences that define excellence.” -Nora Socorro Payan Gonzalez, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua @uach_mx

Learn more about how your support can inspire the future neuroscience leaders through the link in bio.

Receiving an Alzheimer`s diagnosis is life-changing, but it is not the end of the journey. The #AlzheimersandMemoryDisorders Program helps patients and families navigate the challenges that accompany memory disorders.

Outreach and support services in @BarrowNeuro Alzheimer`s and Memory Disorders Program are 100% funded by philanthropy, impacting over 2,000 patients and caregivers each year. Learn more by clicking the link in bio.

The @barrowneuro #NeuroRehabilitationCenter and the #CenterforTransitionalNeuroRehabilitation (CTN) are dedicated to helping patients regain function after complex neurological injuries.

Just like Eric’s #TraumaticBrainInjury (TBI) after being hit by a car on his bicycle. Leaving the hospital, Eric was alive, but it was the specialized therapy at Barrow Neuro-Rehabilitation Center that helped him truly start living again. Read his story by clicking the link in bio.