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It matters where you get your care.Each year, treats more than 75,000 patients. Because of our high volume, our subspe...
04/10/2026

It matters where you get your care.

Each year, treats more than 75,000 patients. Because of our high volume, our subspecialists—like Ayushi Chugh, MD, in the Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center—are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions.

Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for both and , as well as one of the top hospitals in the United States overall. In addition, U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for in the country, along with neurosurgery and neurology.

Learn more at BarrowNeuro.org.

04/09/2026

"There's a great quote by C.S. Lewis," President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, told the Barrow neurosurgery trainees during afternoon teaching rounds. "He says, 'Integrity is doing the right thing when no one's watching,' and that's it in a nutshell."

And sometimes, having integrity requires putting yourself second so that you can do the right thing for a patient, Dr. Lawton added.

"That means leaving the hospital late, missing one of your kid's soccer games—many things that would otherwise bring joy," he said. "But when faced with that choice, if you're going to do the right thing, you have to give that up."

In episode nine of season four, Barrow faculty and trainees discuss what integrity looks like and why it's nonnegotiable in . They are also joined by special guest Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD, FACS, Professor and Theodore S. Roberts Endowed Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute.

Watch the full episode at BarrowNeuro.org/BaseCamp, and stay tuned for our season finale!

: It was another great year at Miles for Migraine! The at is proud to be a beneficiary of this event.Miles for Migr...
04/09/2026

: It was another great year at Miles for Migraine! The at is proud to be a beneficiary of this event.

Miles for Migraine not only raises funds for migraine research and fellowship training programs; it also serves as an opportunity for participants to build connections within the community and raise awareness about disorders.

If you'd like to support the cause, donations are still being accepted at PHX.MilesForMigraine.org.

We observe every year on April 8, which is the birthday of Dr. Harvey Cushing—a pioneering neurosurgeon credited with ...
04/08/2026

We observe every year on April 8, which is the birthday of Dr. Harvey Cushing—a pioneering neurosurgeon credited with the discovery of the condition in 1912.

generally refers to a hormonal disorder characterized by high levels of cortisol in the bloodstream. Cushing's disease is more specific, describing a type of Cushing's syndrome in which a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland produces excessive amounts of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). This hormone tells the adrenal glands to release the stress hormone cortisol. Over time, the abnormally high cortisol can cause various symptoms, including weight gain, high blood pressure, short-term memory difficulties, mood changes, and fatigue.

We asked members of our virtual Support Group to share their personal experiences with this rare disease, including their thoughts on how Cushing's has changed their perspective on life and health and why it's important to celebrate small wins during the healing process. Swipe through the graphics to read their reflections.

To learn more about Cushing's disease, the Barrow Center, and our Cushing's Disease Support Group, please visit BarrowNeuro.org/Pituitary.

Have you been diagnosed with an in the past 6 years? You might be eligible for a clinical trial at .This study will i...
04/07/2026

Have you been diagnosed with an in the past 6 years? You might be eligible for a clinical trial at .

This study will investigate if deep brain stimulation, plus rehab therapy, improves arm mobility for patients who had an ischemic stroke and continue to have impairment.

To learn more about this and see if you are eligible to participate, please visit BarrowNeuro.org/RestoreStudy.

Congratulations to Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc, on her recent appointment as Vice Chair of Research for the Department of ...
04/06/2026

Congratulations to Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc, on her recent appointment as Vice Chair of Research for the Department of at !

Dr. Phuah is a and physician-scientist in our Program. She is highly regarded nationally and internationally for her work in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as well as acute brain injury. She has received two National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grants since joining our faculty, one centered on the intersection of traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s and the other focused on demystifying white matter hyperintensities on imaging.

Additionally, as co-director of the Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, Dr. Phuah has been instrumental in bringing the first high-performance computer network to Barrow.

As Vice Chair of Research, Dr. Phuah will play a key role in expanding the Department’s research portfolio.

Learn more about Dr. Phuah at https://bar.rw/phuah.

As part of the initiative, we're proud to offer at for international visiting scholars.Marina Mendes Melo, MD, who...
04/04/2026

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

Marina Mendes Melo, MD, who visited Barrow from São Paulo, Brazil, described the experience as more incredible than she could have imagined. She observed many complex cases performed by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, including midbrain cavernous malformations and giant aneurysms.

Her visit also coincided with the annual Spetzler Microneurosurgery Course, which includes hands-on instruction in the Loyal and Edith Davis Neurosurgical Research Laboratory (pictured).

"Barrow is truly impressive—without a doubt, a world-class hospital," Dr. Mendes Melo said. "I am deeply grateful to Dr. Lawton and everyone who contributed to the neurosurgical team. The nurses, residents, and staff were all incredibly kind. This is an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life, especially the people from all over the world whom I had the privilege of meeting."

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

Congratulations to James (Jim) Render, the first research participant from to receive the Citizen Scientist Champion A...
04/03/2026

Congratulations to James (Jim) Render, the first research participant from to receive the Citizen Scientist Champion Award from the Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation!

This award recognizes a participant who fights for the cause and serves as an advocate for trial participation in the community. A retired scientist himself, Jim has participated in at least five clinical trials since receiving his diagnosis of (LBD). He also served as a panel speaker for the Lewy Body Dementia Association and is involved in support groups.

Barrow nominated Jim for the 2025 award, and he was honored at the recent Site Optimization Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

🏆 Learn more about Jim and the other 2025 National Citizen Scientist Honorees at https://bar.rw/citizenscientists2025.
📽️ Hear from Jim and his family about the importance of research participation by watching his video at https://bar.rw/jimrender.

At the 2026 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference last month, Barrow nurse practitioner Jourda...
04/02/2026

At the 2026 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference last month, Barrow nurse practitioner Jourdan Milliard and occupational therapist Angela Escalante presented a poster on our EssentiALS tool.

The Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Disease Center at Barrow Neurological Institute created this web-based tool to help patients with (ALS) and their caregivers stay informed, proactive, and engaged in their care.

EssentiALS begins with a brief quiz, which is based on the ALS Functional Rating Scale. The tool learns where the patient is in their disease progression and presents a library of resources tailored to their specific needs.

"Patient and caregiver education is such an important part of care, so it was really meaningful to share this work with the community," Jourdan said.

Learn more about EssentiALS and get started by visiting BarrowNeuro.org/EssentiALS.

Today marks the beginning of .At , we're not only committed to managing with available treatments; we're also workin...
04/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of .

At , we're not only committed to managing with available treatments; we're also working tirelessly to discover new treatment options.

In a paper published in "Parkinsonism and Related Disorders," researchers from Barrow and Washington University in St. Louis shared the results of a study in which they used Medicare data to evaluate immunosuppressants in disease. Immunosuppressants target neuroinflammation, which likely plays a role in Parkinson's disease progression.

Read the paper at https://bar.rw/immunosuppress-pd.

As we wrap up , we're proud to share that our Program participated in another year of Walk MS!The "Barrow Believers" ...
03/31/2026

As we wrap up , we're proud to share that our Program participated in another year of Walk MS!

The "Barrow Believers" joined both the and events this month. These two walks—which are part of a nationwide series—have raised nearly $260,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, whose work benefits patients at who are living with .

Donations are still being accepted at WalkMS.org. Learn more about the Barrow MS Program at BarrowNeuro.org/MS.

Are you living with multiple sclerosis or another disorder? Join us for our next Empowerment Summit! Care partners a...
03/30/2026

Are you living with multiple sclerosis or another disorder? Join us for our next Empowerment Summit! Care partners are also welcome.

Register by this Friday, April 3, to hear from experts on a variety of topics, including movement for pain relief, sleep hygiene, techniques for vocal relaxation, and more.

📆: Saturday, April 11
⏰: 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
📍: Creighton University Health Sciences - Phoenix, 3100 North Central Avenue, , 85012

This event is free and open to the public. Sign up at https://bar.rw/msempower2026.

Questions? Please send an email to Claudia.Markov@CommonSpirit.org.

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