Tag: Barrow
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Meet the 2026 Undergraduate Interns at Barrow
Each summer, Barrow Neurological Institute opens its doors to the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and innovators, and this year is no exception. We are proud to welcome the 2026 class of summer undergraduate interns: 30 students representing 13 universities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. Of the three international interns, two are funded…
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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 surrounded by her family, reflecting on how far she’s come and dreaming of new adventures. “This Mother’s Day, I’m just so grateful to be truly…
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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 and sensation below the level of injury. For Alex, this meant paralysis in all four limbs and the torso, a condition known as quadriplegia. This…
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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 Barrow, enabling patients with acquired brain injuries to return to optimal functioning—whether their goal is independence in the home or community or productivity at work or school.…
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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 would be risky to treat—but even riskier to leave alone. After requesting an online second opinion from Barrow vascular neurosurgeon Michael T. Lawton, MD, Sabrina…
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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 by emergency departments when feasible. The findings from the study will update the guidelines for the American Headache Society. (PHOENIX – Dec. 5, 2025) –…
