Barrow Neurological Institute

02/05/2026

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Interested in learning the latest about ? Join us for this month's " in the News" webinar!

This webinar series is free and open to the public, offering you the chance to pick the brains of world-renowned experts without sifting through research articles.

This month, you'll hear from Giovanni Malaty, MD, clinical and DBS fellow in the at .

📆: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
⏰: Noon to 1 p.m. (Arizona time)
💻: Virtual via Zoom

Registration is required. Sign up at https://bar.rw/inthenews.

02/03/2026

On this , we're celebrating the women physicians at . Not only are they integral to the excellent care we provide to patients every day, but their contributions to research and education are vital to advancing the field of .

Please join us in thanking women physicians for their impactful work, from the clinic and the operating room to the laboratory and the lecture hall.

02/02/2026

The beginning of February marks both American and .

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women? If you didn't, you're not alone. According to the American Heart Association, only 44% of women recognize that is their greatest threat.

While there are some risk factors we can't change, like our age and genetics, most cardiac and events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes. These modifiable risk factors include diet, exercise, and managing other conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Learn more about stroke risk factors and prevention by visiting BarrowNeuro.org/Stroke.

(Illustration of a clot-busting drug treating an by Dani VanBrabant, Barrow Publications)

01/30/2026

As part of the initiative, we're proud to offer at for international visiting scholars.

As a sixth-year medical student in Jordan, Hamzeh Bakhiet spent a month at Barrow as a observer.

"It was truly an eye-opening experience," he said, citing the Institute's cutting-edge technologies and skilled surgeons. "Add to that the attitude of respect shown to everyone, from patients to observers like myself."

In addition to observing surgeries performed by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, and Program Director Andrew Yang, MD, Hamzeh shadowed the surgeons in their clinics and attended the Institute's Grand Rounds and teaching rounds.

"All in all, it was a very beneficial experience," he said. "My observership at Barrow rekindled the spark I had for neurosurgery and reawakened the childlike wonder I had for the field."

Learn more about opportunities and read other testimonials by visiting https://bar.rw/observers.

01/30/2026

We are proud to announce that the Grants Committee of the Barrow Neurological Foundation Board of Trustees has approved Shwetal Mehta, PhD, to be named the Ina Levine Chair for Brain Tumor Research. This distinguished chair honors Dr. Mehta's exceptional contributions to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Levine family and Barrow Neurological Foundation for their profound support.

As Deputy Director of the Ivy Center, Dr. Mehta is a recognized leader in translational science for brain tumors and has helped develop an array of early-phase pharmacodynamic- and pharmacokinetic-driven studies for patients with malignant brain tumors. Her expertise in molecular biology and the signaling pathways driving glioma biology is essential to our Phase 0 clinical trials program.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to be the recipient of the Ina Levine Endowed Chair for Brain Tumor Research. This generous support provides the flexibility to stay agile and innovative, enabling us to support our team, invest in bold ideas, and respond quickly to new scientific opportunities that advance brain tumor drug development.” - Shwetal Mehta, PhD

01/28/2026

As we join organizations and individuals around the globe in observing , we're sharing some important information about Lewy body dementia—which affects approximately 1.4 million people in the United States alone.

is an umbrella term for two closely related conditions: with Lewy bodies (DLB) and dementia (PDD). While both conditions are characterized by abnormal protein buildups known as Lewy bodies, they have different clinical presentations.

In DLB, cognitive decline is often the first symptom or begins within one year of movement symptoms. PDD begins as a movement disorder, with changes in cognition developing gradually over time.

Swipe through the graphics and visit BarrowNeuro.org/Parkinsons to learn more.

(🩺: Medically reviewed by Holly Shill, MD, Director of the at )

01/28/2026

On Friday, welcomed a special guest: and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Dr. Gupta sat down with Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, in front of a packed auditorium at the Institute for a candid conversation.

Their one-hour talk touched on several thought-provoking topics, including both the rewarding and difficult aspects of having a bifurcated career, the importance of finding and nurturing what energizes you, and how artificial intelligence is challenging us to ask ourselves what makes us uniquely human.

We’re so grateful Dr. Gupta took the time to speak at , meet with our , and tour our campus.

01/27/2026

Registration is open for our and Program's Spring Symposium! Join us in person or virtually, free of charge, to hear from two Barrow experts:

• Program Director and neuropsychiatrist Anna D. Burke, MD, will discuss the importance of effective communication in care, including how it preserves dignity and minimizes frustration and anxiety.

• Emeritus Chair of George P. Prigatano, PhD, will speak about neuropsychological consultation/examination in individuals suspected of cognitive decline, including what's involved in this examination and how it aids diagnosis and clinical management.

📆: Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰: Noon to 4:30 p.m. (Arizona time)
📍: Sonntag Academic Pavilion, , 2910 North Third Avenue, , 85013
💻: Virtual option available

Registration is required and must be completed by March 13. Lunch will be provided for in-person participants. To sign up, please visit https://bar.rw/alzspring2026.

Questions? Contact Tania Gomez-Morales at (602) 406-2792 or Tania.GomezMorales@CommonSpirit.org.

01/26/2026

Congratulations to Mark Preul, MD, director of at , on being re-elected as Chair of the AANS Section on the History of .

With more than 32 years of leadership with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Dr. Preul is the only person in the organization's history to serve as a section chair four times.

Dr. Preul has also been invited to present the annual Sir Victor Horsley Lecture at the Annual Scientific Meeting in May, making him the first person to deliver this esteemed lecture on two separate occasions.

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Ryan Wagner, MD, a at , on being selected by the ILAE - International League Against Epilepsy to lead the Cost-Effective Care Task Force of its Epidemiology Commission!

During his four-year term, Dr. Wagner will continue the work he as led for ILAE to measure the economic cost of and redefine the global epilepsy treatment gap.

We are proud of Dr. Wagner's commitment to addressing the health care needs of underserved populations worldwide—the core mission of our initiative and an important pillar of our Program.

Learn more at BarrowNeuro.org/Global.