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30/07/2025

Can a map help us understand disease? In episode two of the " " podcast, we explore the fascinating intersection of geography and .

Discover how spatial , maps of prevalence, and clues from wind patterns, croplands, and air pollution are helping Barrow researchers investigate environmental risk factors of disease like pesticides and heavy metals.

From rural farming regions in the U.S. to a manganese smelter in South Africa, this episode unpacks how can zoom in on communities, uncover hidden threats, and potentially change public health outcomes—one dot on the map at a time.

🎙️ Brittany Krzyzanowski, PhD, Assistant Professor, Barrow Research Program
🎙️ Brad A. Racette, MD, FAAN, Kemper & Ethel Marley Chair for and Senior Vice President of

Tune in at https://bar.rw/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts.

29/07/2025

We're proud to share that continues to climb in U.S. News and World Report's "Best Hospitals in Rehabilitation" ranking! Coming in at No. 32 for 2025-26, we've jumped two spots from last year and five spots from the previous year.

To develop the latest top 50 list, U.S. News evaluated 1,049 hospitals around the country using data from sources like Medicare. Reviewers considered factors such as prevention of hospital readmission, patient volume, advanced technologies offered, and CARF International accreditation.

Barrow is also ranked in the “Best Hospitals for and ” category, a testament to our care across the continuum for patients with neurological diseases, conditions, and injuries.

Read the full announcement at https://bar.rw/usnews2025.

28/07/2025

For the second consecutive year, the Doximity Residency Navigator has ranked in , as having the No. 1 program in the United States.

As an online networking service for medical professionals, Doximity updates its Residency Navigator each year to empower graduating medical students to make informed decisions when applying for programs in various specialties. According to Doximity’s website, approximately 90 percent of graduating fourth-year use this directory.

The 2025-26 rankings culminate satisfaction surveys of current residents and recent alumni, nominations by board-certified physicians within each specialty, and objective data from various public sources.

Read the full announcement at https://bar.rw/doximity2025.

25/07/2025

💙 Together, we’re stronger.

The ALL ALS Consortium is committed to being ALL IN for research, and we invite you to be part of this mission. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or family member, your contribution can help shape the future of .

🌟 Your impact:
• Participate in vital ALS studies
• Help us accelerate new treatments and therapies
• Support those living with ALS through groundbreaking research

Ready to go ALL IN? Together, we can make ALS a thing of the past! Visit https://ALL-ALS.org or reach out directly to Info@ALL-ALS.org to learn more and join the study!

24/07/2025

We're proud to share that Newsweek has again named in , as one of "America's Best Hospitals for Neurological Care."

Our No. 21 ranking recognizes our dedication to providing top-tier care for conditions, specifically noting our expertise in epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, neurological infections, brain tumor surgery, and spinal fusion surgery.

The media organization partnered with the global data firm Statista to compile the second annual list, which has expanded from 175 to 200 hospitals. They conducted a survey of tens of thousands of medical professionals and hospital managers, and combined those results with publicly available hospital quality metrics and patient experience survey data.

Read the full announcement at https://bar.rw/bestneurological2025.

22/07/2025

Congratulations to President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, on reaching and surpassing another significant career milestone: 1,000 peer-reviewed published papers!

Dr. Lawton said this achievement reminds him of those celebrated in sports, like home runs in baseball and rushing yards per season in football.

"It's consistency, performance, durability," he said. "But what strikes me most are the authors—this huge conglomeration of collaborators and friends, mentors and mentees—putting in tremendous shared effort to find insight and contribute to . Thanks to my co-authors."

21/07/2025

Interested in learning what's new in and related ? 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 Sara Geisinger, DNP, AGNP-C, CNRN, a nurse practitioner in the and Program at .

📆: Friday, July 25, 2025
⏰: Noon to 1 p.m. (PDT/ time)
💻: Virtual via Zoom

Registration is required. Sign up at https://bar.rw/inthenews or by contacting Tania Gomez Morales at (602) 406-2792 or Tania.GomezMorales@CommonSpirit.org.

18/07/2025

We have exciting news, and we hope you're all ears...

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new limited-series podcast! "Barrow: On The " aims to explore the mysteries of the nervous system through real stories and expert insights.

Join Barrow Chief Mark Pacult, MD, as he interviews leading clinicians and scientists at to bring you complex topics in in a way that's relatable, understandable, and deeply human.

In episode one, Dr. Pacult explores how the brain heals after a by sharing a story from the and speaking with the following experts at Barrow:

🎙️ Ruchira Jha, MD, MSc, Director of the Program
🎙️ Christina Kwasnica, MD, Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and
🎙️ Glynnis Zieman, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHS, Director of the and Sports Center

Ready to lend an ear? You can find at https://bar.rw/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts.

17/07/2025

Interested in volunteering for a research study? The Barrow Neuroimaging Innovation Center wants to hear from you! Fill out their quick survey, and the research team may contact you for an MRI research study: https://bar.rw/bnicsurvey.

Need more information? Please call (602) 406-6253 or email BNIC-Research@DignityHealth.org.

16/07/2025

Congratulations to John Karis, MD, (right) Chair of the Department of at , on receiving the Dr. Roger Bird Mentorship Award!

Named after the Institute's former Program director, the Dr. Roger Bird (left) Mentorship Award is given to a member of the neuroradiology faculty who most inspires and challenges the neuroradiology fellows to achieve their potential.

Dr. Karis formally received the award at the recent neuroradiology graduation ceremony.

15/07/2025

Cluster headache is the most severe and disabling disorder, but there is limited education and treatment available for the condition—especially when compared to migraine.

Lindsay Frerichs, MD, (right) a in the at , collaborated with Annika Ehrlich, DNP, FNP-C, CNRN, AQH, to perform a needs assessment for this underrepresented population. They presented their findings with a poster at the American Headache Society® 67th Annual Scientific Meeting ( ).

Drs. Frerichs and Ehrlich surveyed participants about their number of attacks per year, the time it took to receive a diagnosis, the type of specialist who diagnosed them, how has impacted their mental health, and their demographics.

To learn more about their findings, check out the Healio article at https://bar.rw/cluster.

14/07/2025

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Cerebrovascular Section has selected President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, for the 2025 Ralph G. Dacey, Jr. Medal for Outstanding Cerebrovascular Research. Dr. Lawton will formally receive the award at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery meeting on July 15 ( ).

Dr. Dacey, a professor of neurological surgery at Washington University in St. Louis and the namesake of the award, nominated Dr. Lawton for this year’s medal. A committee of neurosurgeons and neuroscientists then selected Dr. Lawton from a pool of candidates.

The AANS/CNS Section has given the Ralph G. Dacey, Jr. Medal annually since 2019 to recognize practicing -investigators who have made game-changing contributions to our understanding of cerebrovascular diseases—from the laboratory to the clinic. The award also aims to highlight the importance of cerebrovascular and to inspire continuous scientific investigation.

Read the story at https://bar.rw/dacey.

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