News & Articles Home / About Barrow Neurological Institute / News & Articles Featured Article Barrow Patient Reclaims Retirement After Scoliosis Surgery Read More DoD Funds Study of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson’s Scientists at Barrow Neurological Institute and other institutions are putting their heads—and… Read More Read More Arizona Father Overcomes Oropharyngeal Cancer at Barrow John Burroughs shares how the head and neck cancer experts at Barrow,… Read More Patient Stories View All Prev Next Read More Barrow Patient Reclaims Retirement After Scoliosis Surgery Suzanne McFerrin shares her story of getting back to travel after a… Read More Read More Arizona Father Overcomes Oropharyngeal Cancer at Barrow John Burroughs shares how the head and neck cancer experts at Barrow,… Read More Read More Seizure-Free for Six Years, Patient Credits Barrow Epilepsy Center Marissa Amaya Ochoa ran her fingers over the scar on the back… Read More Read More Refractory Epilepsy Patient Calls Barrow Neurologist ‘Superman’ Imagine yourself on a rickety wooden rollercoaster. Your car has just left… Read More Read More Single Dad Triumphs Over Severe Stroke in Time for Father’s Day After spending nearly a year in the hospital and a skilled nursing… Read More Read More Barrow ENT Patient Opens Up About Throat Cancer Identifying as a “Fighter” Helps Patient Dana Garrett Emerge From the Other… Read More Read More Pituitary Surgery Resolves Cushing’s Disease for Barrow Patient When Jannette Diaz first walked into the Pituitary Center at Barrow Neurological… Read More Read More Barrow Patient Benefits From Rapid, Coordinated Stroke Care Babbi Longo isn’t much of a morning person, so she tends to… Read More Read More Barrow Surgeon Treats Essential Tremor with Focused Ultrasound After more than a decade of living with a neurological disorder that… Read More On Call: Doctors Spotlight View All Prev Next Read More Neurosurgery Residency Training Program Begins in Tanzania In 2024, our partner site in Tanzania, the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre… Read More Read More Interns Bring Global Perspectives to Neurology Residency Program Health equity and global neuroscience serve as pillars of the Neurology Residency… Read More Read More Barrow Resident Inspires Future Mexican-American Female Neurologists Neurologist-in-Training Reflects on Personal Journey During Hispanic Heritage Month Walking the sleek… Read More Read More 3 Questions for the 2024 Barrow Clinical Neuropsychology Graduates September will usher in a new academic year for the Clinical Neuropsychology… Read More Read More 3 Questions for the 2024 Barrow Graduating Class As the academic year comes to an end at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More Read More Newsweek Names Barrow Spine Surgeons Among America’s Best Newsweek has named Juan Uribe, MD, and Jay Turner, MD, PhD, of… Read More Read More 3 Questions for the 2023 Barrow Graduating Class As the academic year comes to an end at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More Read More Barrow Welcomes Inaugural Franke Global Neurosurgery Fellow Kerry Vaughan, MD, remembers the moment that sparked her curiosity about global… Read More Read More Dr. Michael T. Lawton to Receive Cushing Award for Technical Excellence, Innovation The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has selected Michael T. Lawton,… Read More Neuroscience Nursing View All Prev Next Read More Day in the Life of a Barrow Neuro-ICU Nurse: Kimberly Reedy Get a glimpse of a day in the life in the busy… Read More Read More Day in the Life of a Barrow Neuro-ICU Nurse: Amy Coppage Find out about life in the Barrow ICU from a 22-year veteran… Read More Read More Meet Virginia Prendergast, PhD: Director of Advanced Practice Nursing One day, Virginia Prendergast, PhD, was humming a Frank Sinatra tune while… Read More Read More Meet Jacki Garcia: Nurse Navigator, Neurosurgical Oncology Jacki Garcia swivels around in her office chair to consult her computer… Read More Read More Meet Kevin Patterson: Charge Nurse, Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit Kevin Patterson says that to work as a charge nurse, one must… Read More Read More Meet Manny Mejia: Manager, Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioners “What I love about neuroendovascular is that it’s constantly evolving and that… Read More Read More Meet Heidi Jahnke: Research Nurse Clinician, Neurosurgery When Heidi Jahnke reflects on her past 30 years as a research… Read More Read More Meet Carol Blazier: Operating Room Nurse at Barrow For Carol Blazier, working with neurosurgeons on complex aneurysm surgeries is a… Read More Read More Meet Noriko Tateuchi: DBS Nurse in the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Noriko Tateuchi doesn’t shy away from a new challenge, whether it’s jumping… Read More Patient Education View All Prev Next Read More Understanding Neurodiagnostics: EEG and IONM In honor of Neurodiagnostic Week 2022, recognized from April 17 to 23,… Read More Read More Multiple Sclerosis Questions Answered What is multiple sclerosis, or MS? Multiple sclerosis is a condition in… Read More Read More Robotic Spine Surgery Explained One of the reasons that many people choose Barrow Neurological Institute for… Read More Read More Holiday Fall Prevention Barrow Neurological Institute is reminding you to pay attention to fall prevention… Read More Research View All Prev Next Read More DoD Funds Study of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson’s Scientists at Barrow Neurological Institute and other institutions are putting their heads—and… Read More Read More NIH Funds Research to Demystify White Matter Hyperintensities What, exactly, are those white spots often seen on brain imaging, and… Read More Read More NIH Funds Study of Secondary Injury After Stroke Treatment After an ischemic stroke, the possibility of serious side effects from reperfusion… Read More Read More Vesalius’ Historical ‘Manikins’ Displayed Together for First Time In a yearlong research project, a Barrow Neurological Institute team collected works… Read More Read More NIH Funds Further Study of Manganese Exposure, Neurological Health Researchers at Barrow and collaborating institutions have received an R01 grant to… Read More Read More Pioneering Device May Advance Neurosurgery, Researchers Say Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Bern, and C. Besta Neurological Institute researchers… Read More Read More DoD Funds Barrow Study of Alzheimer’s Genetics, TBI Outcomes Can our genetics predict our cognitive recovery after a traumatic brain injury?… Read More Read More First Participant Enrolled in NIH-Funded Access for All in ALS Consortium The Access for All in ALS Consortium (ALL ALS) announced the successful… Read More Read More New Atlas Could Revolutionize Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Pittsburgh collaborate on groundbreaking study Researchers at… Read More The Mind Behind View All Prev Next Read More #TheMindBehind Neuroscience Publications: Kristen Larson Keil When her high school art teacher asked about her career plans, Kristen… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Barrow Neuroanesthesiology: Marc McLawhorn, MD Although Dr. Marc McLawhorn’s roots lie in the South and his military… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Barrow Patient Navigation and Outreach: Tammy Abbott-Thiel Tammy Abott-Thiel had envisioned a career as an elementary school teacher—until a… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind the Department of Neurology: Brad A. Racette, MD Brad A. Racette, MD, views himself as a medical detective—whether he’s investigating… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Academic Affairs: Osborne Hall When Osborne Hall began his career in health care over a decade… Read More Read More Dr. Richard Dortch: #TheMindBehind Imaging Research for Nerve Degeneration, Repair As an undergraduate student majoring in electrical engineering, Dr. Richard Dortch envisioned… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Electroneurodiagnostics: Anna Costina Barrow Neurological Institute is often lauded for its leadership in neurological treatments,… Read More Press Releases View All Prev Next Read More Vesalius’ Historical ‘Manikins’ Displayed Together for First Time In a yearlong research project, a Barrow Neurological Institute team collected works… Read More Read More Pioneering Device May Advance Neurosurgery, Researchers Say Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Bern, and C. Besta Neurological Institute researchers… Read More Read More Barrow Resident Inspires Future Mexican-American Female Neurologists Neurologist-in-Training Reflects on Personal Journey During Hispanic Heritage Month Walking the sleek… Read More Read More Barrow Expands Global Footprint Through New Partnership in South Africa Barrow Global Neurology advances global neurological care, education, and research The Barrow… Read More Read More First Participant Enrolled in NIH-Funded Access for All in ALS Consortium The Access for All in ALS Consortium (ALL ALS) announced the successful… Read More Read More New Atlas Could Revolutionize Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Pittsburgh collaborate on groundbreaking study Researchers at… Read More Read More Single Dad Triumphs Over Severe Stroke in Time for Father’s Day After spending nearly a year in the hospital and a skilled nursing… Read More Read More Study: ALS Patients Treated by Neurologists Received Better Care Black, Older, Disadvantaged ALS Patients Less Likely to See Neurologist ALS patients… Read More Read More Barrow Expands Phoenix Research Footprint with Neuro Analytics Center Barrow Neurological Institute has officially opened a new cutting-edge research center that… Read More In the News View All Prev Next Read More Awards & Recognitions – March 2025 Philanthropy Award Barrow Neurological Foundation received the 2024 Philanthropy Award for the… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – February 2025 AAN Spine Section Vice Chair Barrow neurologist Ayushi Chugh, MD, has been… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – January 2025 ‘AZ Big Media’ Businesses to Watch Barrow Neurological Institute has again been… Read More Read More 2024 Wrapped: Our Year in Review Our Top Stories Like many of you, we close out the year… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – December 2024 AAN DEI Innovator Grant Barrow vascular neurologist Dr. Judea Wiggins‘ project has… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – November 2024 Ranking Arizona‘s 100 Best Doctors Ranking Arizona named four neurosurgeons and two… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – September 2024 HRSA Grant Barrow Chair of Neurology and Senior Vice President Brad Racette,… Read More Read More Newsweek Ranks Barrow No. 14 Globally, No. 10 Nationally for Neurosurgery Newsweek has released its 2025 list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals… Read More Read More NAU Students Advance Neurological Research at Barrow NAU students made notable contributions to neurological research at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More As Seen In View All Prev Next Read More Barrow Sports Biomechanics Spine Lab Aims to Eliminate Golfers’ Back Pain The Barrow Neurological Foundation in Phoenix, Ariz., recently raised $1 million to… Read More Read More $2.5M grant to Study TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute have received a $2.5 million grant from… Read More Read More Ivy Brain Tumor Center Expands Global Phase 3 Gliofocus Study The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute has announced the… Read More Read More Revolutionizing the Future of Neurosurgery with AI Dr. Michael T. Lawton, President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute, shares… Read More Read More Could Reducing Environmental Toxins Help Mitigate the Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? Read More Read More NAU Students Advance Neurological Research at Barrow NAU students made notable contributions to neurological research at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More Read More Dr. Jennifer Robblee on Diagnosing and Treating Refractory Headaches Dr. Jennifer Robblee and Dr. Tesha Monteith discuss treatment options for refractory… Read More Read More What Is Pollution Doing to Our Brains: The Link Between Pollution and Degenerative Diseases Studies reveal that exposure to air pollution increase the risk of degenerative… Read More Read More Breakthroughs in ALS Treatment: Jessica Morris’ Journey Jessica Morris’ journey with ALS highlights groundbreaking advancements in research and reflects… Read More
Featured Article Barrow Patient Reclaims Retirement After Scoliosis Surgery Read More DoD Funds Study of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson’s Scientists at Barrow Neurological Institute and other institutions are putting their heads—and… Read More Read More Arizona Father Overcomes Oropharyngeal Cancer at Barrow John Burroughs shares how the head and neck cancer experts at Barrow,… Read More Patient Stories View All Prev Next Read More Barrow Patient Reclaims Retirement After Scoliosis Surgery Suzanne McFerrin shares her story of getting back to travel after a… Read More Read More Arizona Father Overcomes Oropharyngeal Cancer at Barrow John Burroughs shares how the head and neck cancer experts at Barrow,… Read More Read More Seizure-Free for Six Years, Patient Credits Barrow Epilepsy Center Marissa Amaya Ochoa ran her fingers over the scar on the back… Read More Read More Refractory Epilepsy Patient Calls Barrow Neurologist ‘Superman’ Imagine yourself on a rickety wooden rollercoaster. Your car has just left… Read More Read More Single Dad Triumphs Over Severe Stroke in Time for Father’s Day After spending nearly a year in the hospital and a skilled nursing… Read More Read More Barrow ENT Patient Opens Up About Throat Cancer Identifying as a “Fighter” Helps Patient Dana Garrett Emerge From the Other… Read More Read More Pituitary Surgery Resolves Cushing’s Disease for Barrow Patient When Jannette Diaz first walked into the Pituitary Center at Barrow Neurological… Read More Read More Barrow Patient Benefits From Rapid, Coordinated Stroke Care Babbi Longo isn’t much of a morning person, so she tends to… Read More Read More Barrow Surgeon Treats Essential Tremor with Focused Ultrasound After more than a decade of living with a neurological disorder that… Read More On Call: Doctors Spotlight View All Prev Next Read More Neurosurgery Residency Training Program Begins in Tanzania In 2024, our partner site in Tanzania, the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre… Read More Read More Interns Bring Global Perspectives to Neurology Residency Program Health equity and global neuroscience serve as pillars of the Neurology Residency… Read More Read More Barrow Resident Inspires Future Mexican-American Female Neurologists Neurologist-in-Training Reflects on Personal Journey During Hispanic Heritage Month Walking the sleek… Read More Read More 3 Questions for the 2024 Barrow Clinical Neuropsychology Graduates September will usher in a new academic year for the Clinical Neuropsychology… Read More Read More 3 Questions for the 2024 Barrow Graduating Class As the academic year comes to an end at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More Read More Newsweek Names Barrow Spine Surgeons Among America’s Best Newsweek has named Juan Uribe, MD, and Jay Turner, MD, PhD, of… Read More Read More 3 Questions for the 2023 Barrow Graduating Class As the academic year comes to an end at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More Read More Barrow Welcomes Inaugural Franke Global Neurosurgery Fellow Kerry Vaughan, MD, remembers the moment that sparked her curiosity about global… Read More Read More Dr. Michael T. Lawton to Receive Cushing Award for Technical Excellence, Innovation The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has selected Michael T. Lawton,… Read More Neuroscience Nursing View All Prev Next Read More Day in the Life of a Barrow Neuro-ICU Nurse: Kimberly Reedy Get a glimpse of a day in the life in the busy… Read More Read More Day in the Life of a Barrow Neuro-ICU Nurse: Amy Coppage Find out about life in the Barrow ICU from a 22-year veteran… Read More Read More Meet Virginia Prendergast, PhD: Director of Advanced Practice Nursing One day, Virginia Prendergast, PhD, was humming a Frank Sinatra tune while… Read More Read More Meet Jacki Garcia: Nurse Navigator, Neurosurgical Oncology Jacki Garcia swivels around in her office chair to consult her computer… Read More Read More Meet Kevin Patterson: Charge Nurse, Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit Kevin Patterson says that to work as a charge nurse, one must… Read More Read More Meet Manny Mejia: Manager, Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioners “What I love about neuroendovascular is that it’s constantly evolving and that… Read More Read More Meet Heidi Jahnke: Research Nurse Clinician, Neurosurgery When Heidi Jahnke reflects on her past 30 years as a research… Read More Read More Meet Carol Blazier: Operating Room Nurse at Barrow For Carol Blazier, working with neurosurgeons on complex aneurysm surgeries is a… Read More Read More Meet Noriko Tateuchi: DBS Nurse in the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Noriko Tateuchi doesn’t shy away from a new challenge, whether it’s jumping… Read More Patient Education View All Prev Next Read More Understanding Neurodiagnostics: EEG and IONM In honor of Neurodiagnostic Week 2022, recognized from April 17 to 23,… Read More Read More Multiple Sclerosis Questions Answered What is multiple sclerosis, or MS? Multiple sclerosis is a condition in… Read More Read More Robotic Spine Surgery Explained One of the reasons that many people choose Barrow Neurological Institute for… Read More Read More Holiday Fall Prevention Barrow Neurological Institute is reminding you to pay attention to fall prevention… Read More Research View All Prev Next Read More DoD Funds Study of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson’s Scientists at Barrow Neurological Institute and other institutions are putting their heads—and… Read More Read More NIH Funds Research to Demystify White Matter Hyperintensities What, exactly, are those white spots often seen on brain imaging, and… Read More Read More NIH Funds Study of Secondary Injury After Stroke Treatment After an ischemic stroke, the possibility of serious side effects from reperfusion… Read More Read More Vesalius’ Historical ‘Manikins’ Displayed Together for First Time In a yearlong research project, a Barrow Neurological Institute team collected works… Read More Read More NIH Funds Further Study of Manganese Exposure, Neurological Health Researchers at Barrow and collaborating institutions have received an R01 grant to… Read More Read More Pioneering Device May Advance Neurosurgery, Researchers Say Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Bern, and C. Besta Neurological Institute researchers… Read More Read More DoD Funds Barrow Study of Alzheimer’s Genetics, TBI Outcomes Can our genetics predict our cognitive recovery after a traumatic brain injury?… Read More Read More First Participant Enrolled in NIH-Funded Access for All in ALS Consortium The Access for All in ALS Consortium (ALL ALS) announced the successful… Read More Read More New Atlas Could Revolutionize Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Pittsburgh collaborate on groundbreaking study Researchers at… Read More The Mind Behind View All Prev Next Read More #TheMindBehind Neuroscience Publications: Kristen Larson Keil When her high school art teacher asked about her career plans, Kristen… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Barrow Neuroanesthesiology: Marc McLawhorn, MD Although Dr. Marc McLawhorn’s roots lie in the South and his military… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Barrow Patient Navigation and Outreach: Tammy Abbott-Thiel Tammy Abott-Thiel had envisioned a career as an elementary school teacher—until a… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind the Department of Neurology: Brad A. Racette, MD Brad A. Racette, MD, views himself as a medical detective—whether he’s investigating… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Academic Affairs: Osborne Hall When Osborne Hall began his career in health care over a decade… Read More Read More Dr. Richard Dortch: #TheMindBehind Imaging Research for Nerve Degeneration, Repair As an undergraduate student majoring in electrical engineering, Dr. Richard Dortch envisioned… Read More Read More #TheMindBehind Electroneurodiagnostics: Anna Costina Barrow Neurological Institute is often lauded for its leadership in neurological treatments,… Read More Press Releases View All Prev Next Read More Vesalius’ Historical ‘Manikins’ Displayed Together for First Time In a yearlong research project, a Barrow Neurological Institute team collected works… Read More Read More Pioneering Device May Advance Neurosurgery, Researchers Say Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Bern, and C. Besta Neurological Institute researchers… Read More Read More Barrow Resident Inspires Future Mexican-American Female Neurologists Neurologist-in-Training Reflects on Personal Journey During Hispanic Heritage Month Walking the sleek… Read More Read More Barrow Expands Global Footprint Through New Partnership in South Africa Barrow Global Neurology advances global neurological care, education, and research The Barrow… Read More Read More First Participant Enrolled in NIH-Funded Access for All in ALS Consortium The Access for All in ALS Consortium (ALL ALS) announced the successful… Read More Read More New Atlas Could Revolutionize Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Barrow Neurological Institute, University of Pittsburgh collaborate on groundbreaking study Researchers at… Read More Read More Single Dad Triumphs Over Severe Stroke in Time for Father’s Day After spending nearly a year in the hospital and a skilled nursing… Read More Read More Study: ALS Patients Treated by Neurologists Received Better Care Black, Older, Disadvantaged ALS Patients Less Likely to See Neurologist ALS patients… Read More Read More Barrow Expands Phoenix Research Footprint with Neuro Analytics Center Barrow Neurological Institute has officially opened a new cutting-edge research center that… Read More In the News View All Prev Next Read More Awards & Recognitions – March 2025 Philanthropy Award Barrow Neurological Foundation received the 2024 Philanthropy Award for the… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – February 2025 AAN Spine Section Vice Chair Barrow neurologist Ayushi Chugh, MD, has been… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – January 2025 ‘AZ Big Media’ Businesses to Watch Barrow Neurological Institute has again been… Read More Read More 2024 Wrapped: Our Year in Review Our Top Stories Like many of you, we close out the year… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – December 2024 AAN DEI Innovator Grant Barrow vascular neurologist Dr. Judea Wiggins‘ project has… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – November 2024 Ranking Arizona‘s 100 Best Doctors Ranking Arizona named four neurosurgeons and two… Read More Read More Awards & Recognitions – September 2024 HRSA Grant Barrow Chair of Neurology and Senior Vice President Brad Racette,… Read More Read More Newsweek Ranks Barrow No. 14 Globally, No. 10 Nationally for Neurosurgery Newsweek has released its 2025 list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals… Read More Read More NAU Students Advance Neurological Research at Barrow NAU students made notable contributions to neurological research at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More As Seen In View All Prev Next Read More Barrow Sports Biomechanics Spine Lab Aims to Eliminate Golfers’ Back Pain The Barrow Neurological Foundation in Phoenix, Ariz., recently raised $1 million to… Read More Read More $2.5M grant to Study TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute have received a $2.5 million grant from… Read More Read More Ivy Brain Tumor Center Expands Global Phase 3 Gliofocus Study The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute has announced the… Read More Read More Revolutionizing the Future of Neurosurgery with AI Dr. Michael T. Lawton, President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute, shares… Read More Read More Could Reducing Environmental Toxins Help Mitigate the Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? Read More Read More NAU Students Advance Neurological Research at Barrow NAU students made notable contributions to neurological research at Barrow Neurological Institute,… Read More Read More Dr. Jennifer Robblee on Diagnosing and Treating Refractory Headaches Dr. Jennifer Robblee and Dr. Tesha Monteith discuss treatment options for refractory… Read More Read More What Is Pollution Doing to Our Brains: The Link Between Pollution and Degenerative Diseases Studies reveal that exposure to air pollution increase the risk of degenerative… Read More Read More Breakthroughs in ALS Treatment: Jessica Morris’ Journey Jessica Morris’ journey with ALS highlights groundbreaking advancements in research and reflects… Read More
