Breakthroughs in Neuroscience

#GivingTuesday is just TWO weeks away!!! On December 2nd, join the global day of generosity and make a difference. This year, we have an incredible opportunity to take your donation even further…

Thanks to a generous donor, you can DOUBLE - and even MULTIPLY - your impact with your donation. Every gift supporting Giving Tuesday, up to $25,000, will be multiplied to go even further to support Barrow patients and their families.

Multiply your impact today at the link in our bio! https://bar.rw/3M9iyOX

Join us in welcoming Dr. Sengua Koipapi - Barrow`s first neurosurgery observer funded by the Franke Global Neuroscience Education Center!

Thank you to the Franke family for your unwavering support of the continued development of #neuroscience, creating a platform for building neuroscience care and clinical education programs to reach, teach, and serve our colleagues in the developing world. Read more about Dr. Koipapi ⬇️

//Repost @barrowneuro// In September, we welcomed our first neurosurgery observer funded by the Franke Global Neuroscience Education Center. This is one of two clinical observership positions funded by the Franke family at Barrow Neurological Institute this year.

Dr. Sengua Koipapi is visiting Barrow for a total of three months from the United Republic of Tanzania in East Africa, where he has been training in neurosurgery at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (@taasisiyamifupa_moi). He expects to complete his training program in 2026 and begin his career as an attending neurosurgeon at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (@kcmc1971), a partnering site of Barrow Global and the institution where Dr. Koipapi completed his internship and general surgery residency.

Dr. Koipapi first learned about the observership opportunity at Barrow while exploring programs online. He said his experience at Barrow has fundamentally redefined his understanding of neurosurgical excellence—thanks to the Institute`s world-renowned clinicians and scientists, rigorous training, and cutting-edge research.

"To me, this experience is not a distant dream, but a blueprint," Dr. Koipapi said. "It proves what is achievable through dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. I carry this blueprint with me as I prepare to return to Tanzania. Barrow is our North Star, and we are already taking our first steps in microneurosurgery, interdisciplinary collaboration, dedicated training, and a research-driven spirit. This journey is our proof that with a shared commitment, we can build an exciting future for neurosurgery at home."

Learn more about our observership opportunities for international scholars by visiting BarrowNeuro.org/Global.

A great reminder as we head into the weekend! 💙 With the giving season quickly approaching, remember to pause and appreciate the good around us.

On behalf of Barrow Neurological Foundation, thank you, for your unwavering support. Because of you, our experts can continue saving and transforming lives.

Have you registered yet? Only a few weeks left to take advantage of the early bird special! ➡️ walkthefight.com. Link in bio.

The 20th Annual Walk the Fight and Run the Distance offers a 4K walk, a two-block stroll, or a timed 5K run. Proceeds support community outreach and wellness programs at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. We can`t wait to see you then!

📅 When: Saturday, February 7, 2026
📍 Where: Tempe Beach Park | 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

👏 Congratulations to Briana Ondatje, a fourth-year PhD student in the Arizona State University-Barrow Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Briana was recently awarded the Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award (NRSA, F31), a predoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her thesis for this recent award focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Briana is a Fast-Track awardee from Barrow Neurological Foundation, which provides trainees critical funds for research and career development. Briana shares that her hope is "to continue my work in neurodegeneration by searching for therapeutic interventions that will halt disease progression and reverse it in not only ALS but other neurodegenerative diseases as well." We are inspired to witness your generosity transform the future of neuroscience through her work!

➡️ Read more about Briana`s project: https://bar.rw/49IOUK9
➡️ Barrow Fast-Track awardees: https://bar.rw/49IOWSh

Links in bio!

During their first #ALS Clinic visit, many patients feel overwhelmed with the amount of information presented. The Gregory W. Fulton ALS Center at Barrow Neurological Institute recognized this and, with donor support, developed EssentiALS - a Personalized ALS Resource Center! Available on the Barrow website, it prompts patients to take a brief quiz and then provides tailored educational resources that reflect their current stage in the disease. Learn more about this tool at the link in our bio! ➡️ https://bar.rw/4onij11

Please remember, the content provided is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your neurologist and ALS care team regarding your care plan.