Tag: Barrow Neurological Institute
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Connecticut mom finds healing and hope after cross-country journey to undergo rare spinal surgery in Arizona to remove dangerous malformation
(Middlebury, CT – May 6, 2026) – After traveling more than 2,000 miles to Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix for rare spinal surgery, a Connecticut mom is looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day […]
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Barrow Patient Begins to Reclaim Independence With Neuralink Robotic Arm After Spinal Cord Injury
When Alex Conley fractured his C4 and C5 spinal vertebrae, doctors told him the result was a complete spinal cord injury (SCI). Complete SCIs usually result in loss of voluntary movement […]
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Barrow Neuro Analytics Center Doubles Footprint to Support Growing Neurological Research Programs
Barrow Neurological Institute has expanded its Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, nearly doubling its dedicated research space to more than 18,000 square feet and bringing additional research programs into one location. The expansion […]
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How a brain parasite persists — and the scientist studying it
Chandrasekaran “Arun” Sambamurthy at the University of Arizona studies how the parasite Toxoplasma survives inside the human brain, research shaped in part by the BIO5 Postdoctoral Fellowship. Chandrasekaran “Arun” Sambamurthy […]
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Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation Celebrates 40 Years
The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN) at Barrow Neurological Institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This one-of-a-kind, holistic, milieu program serves as the last step in the continuum of care at […]
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Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, Joins the College as Vice Chair and Professor of Neurology
Ekokobe Fonkem, DO Ekokobe Fonkem, DO, has joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as vice chair and professor of Neurology. He is also the new chief of […]
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An 8-Year, Cross-Country Journey to Spinal Cord Cavernous Malformation Surgery
Sabrina Mancini spent nearly a decade seeking an accurate diagnosis for her worsening neurological symptoms. Finally, she learned she had a rare blood vessel abnormality in her spinal cord that […]
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Barrow, University of Calgary Study Urges “Major Change” to Migraine Treatment in Emergency Departments
A new study by Phoenix’s Barrow Neurological Institute and the University of Calgary has found which injectable treatments showed the most benefit for migraine patients and should be routinely offered […]
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Ambient TCE Exposure Suggests Link to Parkinson’s Disease Risk Nationwide
(PHOENIX – Oct. 1, 2025) – A pioneering study by researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center suggests a potential link between ambient trichloroethylene (TCE) and Parkinson’s […]
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Dr. Michael T. Lawton to Receive AANS/CNS Dacey Medal for Cerebrovascular Research
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Cerebrovascular Section has selected Barrow Neurological Institute President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, for the 2025 Ralph G. Dacey, Jr. Medal for […]
