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Awards & Recognitions – November 2024

Ranking Arizona‘s 100 Best Doctors Ranking Arizona named four neurosurgeons and two…

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Could Reducing Environmental Toxins Help Mitigate the Risk for Parkinson’s Disease?

Dr. Brad Racette and Dr. Gill Nelson are pictured outside of the manganese smelter in Meyerton, South Africa.

NIH Funds Further Study of Manganese Exposure, Neurological Health

Researchers at Barrow and collaborating institutions have received an R01 grant to…

Interns Bring Global Perspectives to Neurology Residency Program

Health equity and global neuroscience serve as pillars of the Neurology Residency…

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Barrow Resident Inspires Future Mexican-American Female Neurologists

Neurologist-in-Training Reflects on Personal Journey During Hispanic Heritage Month Walking the sleek…

Awards & Recognitions – September 2024

HRSA Grant Barrow Chair of Neurology and Senior Vice President Brad Racette,…

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DoD Funds Barrow Study of Alzheimer’s Genetics, TBI Outcomes

Can our genetics predict our cognitive recovery after a traumatic brain injury?…

Barrow Expands Global Footprint Through New Partnership in South Africa

Barrow Global Neurology advances global neurological care, education, and research The Barrow…

Awards & Recognitions – August 2024

Get With The Guidelines® St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, home to…

Barrow Ranked a Top Neurological Hospital by Newsweek

Newsweek has named Barrow Neurological Institute one of America’s Best Neurological Hospitals…

First Participant Enrolled in NIH-Funded Access for All in ALS Consortium

The Access for All in ALS Consortium (ALL ALS) announced the successful…

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Dr. Jennifer Robblee on Diagnosing and Treating Refractory Headaches

Dr. Jennifer Robblee and Dr. Tesha Monteith discuss treatment options for refractory…

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Refractory Epilepsy Patient Calls Barrow Neurologist ‘Superman’

Imagine yourself on a rickety wooden rollercoaster. Your car has just left…

Awards & Recognitions – June 2024

America’s Best Spine Surgeons Newsweek has named Barrow neurosurgeons Jay Turner, MD,…

Study: ALS Patients Treated by Neurologists Received Better Care

Black, Older, Disadvantaged ALS Patients Less Likely to See Neurologist ALS patients…

Meet the Summer 2024 Undergraduate Interns at Barrow

Barrow Neurological Institute is excited to welcome the 2024 class of summer…

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Barrow Expands Phoenix Research Footprint with Neuro Analytics Center

Barrow Neurological Institute has officially opened a new cutting-edge research center that…

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Pesticide Use Correlates with Parkinson’s Cases in Midwest, Western U.S.

A recent study led by Dr. Brittany Krzyzanowski of the Racette Laboratory…

Precision Medicine for TBI? NIH Funds Exploratory Study at Barrow

Barrow Neurological Institute has received an R21 grant from the National Institutes…

‘AZ Big 100’ Names Barrow a Business to Watch

“AZ Big Media” has named Barrow Neurological Institute one of 50 influential…

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‘Navajo Times’ Spotlights Dr. Brown-Shirley

“Navajo Times” featured a profile story on Barrow sports neurologist Dr. Yvette…

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Dr. Shefner Receives Prestigious Forbes Norris Award

The International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations recognizes exceptional contributions to the management,…

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Study Linking Parkinson’s and Air Pollution Makes Headlines

Research by Brittany Krzyzanowski, PhD, in the Racette Laboratory has linked air…

Study Reveals Link Between Air Pollution, Incidence of Parkinson’s

A new study led by researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute has found that…

Dr. Robert Bowser is pictured in a brightly lit lobby of the Barrow Neuroplex. He is wearing a white lab coat and smiling at the camera.

Barrow Receives $16.7M NIH Award to Help Coordinate New National ALS Research Consortium

Barrow Neurological Institute has received a large award from the National Institutes…

Dr. Racette Comments on South32 Manganese Facility

Manganese health effects expert Dr. Brad Racette discusses proposed facility in Rio…

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Barrow Neuro Analytics Lab to Open at Park Central

Barrow is opening a 10,000-square-foot dry laboratory at Park Central that will…

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Barrow Patient Benefits From Rapid, Coordinated Stroke Care

Babbi Longo isn’t much of a morning person, so she tends to…

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Barrow Neurological Institute Awarded $10M by Arizona Governor’s Office

Barrow Neurological Institute, an internationally renowned leader in the treatment of brain…

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Washington Post: Health Impacts of Manganese Mining

Research by the Racette Laboratory was cited in a recent article in…

Barrow Receives Generous $2.5M Gift to Launch ALS Expanded Access Program

Program to offer ALS patients opportunity to participate in clinical trials testing…

Scientists, Clinicians Brainstorm Future of C9orf72 ALS, FTD Research

A recent summit hosted by Barrow Neurological Institute united scientists and clinicians…

Barrow Surgeon Treats Essential Tremor with Focused Ultrasound

After more than a decade of living with a neurological disorder that…

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Study: Common Gout Medication Reduces Risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS

Related Coverage A groundbreaking national study co-authored by a Barrow Neurological Institute…

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FDA Grants Approval of New Drug Therapy to Slow the Progression of ALS

Phoenix’s Barrow Neurological Institute Instrumental in Studies that Led to Today’s FDA…

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Fine Particle Air Pollution Linked to PD Risk

Dr. Brittany Krzyzanowski of the Racette Laboratory was recently featured in multiple…

Barrow Neurologist Discusses Alzheimer’s Drug Trial Results

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that…

Dr. Jeremy Shefner holds up his fists in celebration of his bike ride. He is wearing a jersey that says "Bike the US for MS."

Barrow Neurologist Bikes Pacific Coast for Multiple Sclerosis

In a 32-day journey that spanned 1,852 miles along the Pacific Coast,…

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Migraine Patients Report Worsening Symptoms with Heat, Monsoon

A Barrow Neurological Institute expert is offering tips for migraine sufferers who…

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#TheMindBehind the Department of Neurology: Brad A. Racette, MD

Brad A. Racette, MD, views himself as a medical detective—whether he’s investigating…

Parkinson Center Celebrates 25th Year With Hope for Future Treatment

As one of the world’s most comprehensive and interdisciplinary centers for Parkinson’s…

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Barrow Appoints New Neurology Chair: Brad A. Racette, MD, FAAN

After a year-long search interviewing many of the top neurologists around the…

R01 Grant Supports Further Study of Role of Immune Cells in ALS, FTD

The National Institutes of Health has awarded an R01 grant to Rita…

Barrow Study Suggests Immune Cells Contribute to Neurodegeneration

A new study suggests that immune cells in the brain and spinal…

Petznick Stroke Center Certification

Barrow Awarded Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

Barrow Neurological Institute has earned The Joint Commission’s Comprehensive Stroke Center certification….

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Barrow Creates the Nation’s First Program to Treat, Study Domestic Violence Survivors with Brain Injuries

Like NFL football players, victims of domestic violence often suffer brain trauma,…