2017/2018 Barrow Neurological Foundation Impact Report

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Accepting Challenges 2017/2018 IMPACT REPORT


Dear Friends, When patients are diagnosed with brain and spine disorders, they often feel hopeless. They may not receive adequate – or any – treatment options. But when they arrive at Barrow Neurological Institute, our world’s leading brain and spine experts are equipped with the knowledge, skills, research and technology to offer the highest level of neurological care available. Every day, Barrow doctors accept the challenge of saving patient lives. Of helping patients who have been told there is no hope. Of making the impossible possible. Our clinicians accept these challenges because you have chosen to accept these challenges. You are true partners in our mission to save patients’ lives. Thanks to your dedication and commitment, last year our physicians and scientists accepted many challenges and achieved these milestones: • The establishment of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, thanks to an incredible $25 million gift from The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation – the largest-ever donation to Barrow and Dignity Health, and the largest gift in history made in support of brain tumor research – which will be matched by the Barrow Neurological Foundation. The center offers the world’s largest Phase 0 clinical trials program for patients with a brain tumor, which drastically cuts the time to develop new drugs. • Our selection to join NeuroNEXT, the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) prestigious Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials for neurological diseases that brings nearly all of the NIH’s clinical trials to Barrow. • The performance of more neurosurgeries than any other facility in the country. • The execution of nearly 30 clinical trials and research studies in the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program to find new treatments and diagnostics for Alzheimer’s and dementia. • The education of more neurosurgeons than any other program in the country, and the training of more than 60 scholars from 23 countries around the world. • The implementation of more than 1,000 clinical trials and research studies. • The treatment of 1,200 patients and answering of 765 calls by Barrow stroke specialists via the Barrow Emergency Stroke Treatment Unit. • The restoration of 3,275 patients’ health through therapy in neuro-rehabilitation in the inpatient and outpatient clinics. These accomplishments are a reflection of the talented and dedicated team we have at Barrow, willing to accept the challenge when others can’t. They’re also a reflection of the commitment of people like you toward ensuring that our doctors and scientists have the resources they need to conduct the cutting-edge research, patient care and medical education that make Barrow a premier neuroscience institute. Thank you for accepting the challenge of supporting the world’s leading specialists at Barrow. As you read through this year’s impact report, you’ll see incredible examples of your gifts at work, and I hope you’re inspired to continue partnering with Barrow to make a difference for patients in our community and throughout the world. With gratitude,

Katie Cobb President Barrow Neurological Foundation

Katie Cobb

President Barrow Neurological Foundation


Vision & Mission Vision To be recognized as the world’s leading neuroscience institute. Mission To save human lives through innovative treatment, groundbreaking, curative research and by educating the next generation of the world’s leading neuro-clinicians and researchers.

ON THE COVER: With expert care provided by specialists in the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, Oscar Garcia has managed his tumor and is delighting in being a first-time father.

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“When I first arrived at Barrow, I was still largely paralyzed. I could not even sit up on my own, but here I am, walking.� KARA DUNN

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Accepting the Challenge

For Kara Kara Dunn, a 20 year-old University of Arizona pre-med student, was traveling through Spain with a friend when she suddenly began experiencing paralysis in her face. It continued to spread throughout her body, and within hours of arriving at the nearest hospital, she had lost movement in her arms, hands, legs and feet. Her family rushed to Spain to have her medically airlifted to Barrow, where they knew she’d receive the best care available. “We wanted to bring Kara home as soon as possible, but we first needed to make sure she would be transferred to the hospital most experienced in treating neurological conditions,” says her brother Ryan. When she arrived, she was largely paralyzed and couldn’t walk on her own. Kara says, “I had three hours of occupational therapy and physical therapy every day for three weeks, and I feel like that made all the difference for my prognosis. I recovered more quickly than anticipated.” Barrow provides all levels of therapy along the rehabilitation continuum utilizing the latest robotic and electrical stimulation technology while offering innovative patient care. There are comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs consisting of physical, occupational and speech therapy with therapists dedicated to individualized care for each person served. Dr. Christina Kwasnica, medical director of neuro-rehabilitation, was right there beside her, accepting the challenge of helping Kara relearn to walk and return to school. Kara felt Dr. Kwasnica and the Barrow team went above and beyond just providing therapy; they took care of her as a person. “Barrow has a great reputation, and in my experience, it really did live up to those expectations,” says Kara. Just months after her paralysis began, Kara is walking again and has returned to college, now keeping the patient’s perspective in mind as she works to become a doctor.

Kara’s brother, Ryan, Kara, Dr. Christina Kwasnica and Kara’s mother, Dawn

Outpatient Neuro-rehabilitation

2,485 new patients

Inpatient Neuro-rehabilitation

790

new patients

19,062

treatment sessions

83.1% of patients are discharged home which is 5.4% higher than the national average 3


Accepting the Challenge

Of Saving Lives

77,346 total patients treated

37

neurologists

24

neurosurgeons

450 nurses

More than

4,751

neurosurgeries performed

4

$1.8M of free care was provided


BY THE NUMBERS

Innovative Spine Surgery Nationally, less than 10 percent of spine surgeons can perform minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery, because there’s a steep learning curve to the complex procedures. However, there are many patient benefits to the procedures, including a shorter recovery period with less pain. At Barrow, surgeons accept the challenge of offering life-changing treatments few others can. Dr. Laura Snyder is a Barrow neurosurgeon who not only performs MIS surgery, but also conducts research on three surgical techniques to determine which is the most beneficial for patients. Dr. Snyder’s research will help improve patient care and outcomes by informing surgeons about the risks and benefits of each type of MIS surgical technique, allowing them to make the best surgical decision for each patient.

Concussion Care for the Most Vulnerable The Domestic Violence Traumatic Brain Injury Program was created in 2012 to provide care to survivors who suffered a brain injury as a result of domestic violence. In a Barrow study, 92 percent of domestic violence survivors were struck in the head more than once, and 81 percent were hit in the head too many times to count. Yet there was no dedicated care for this population. The Barrow program is the first in the nation where survivors can access free comprehensive concussion care. Sarah (whose name was changed to protect her identity) came to the program using a walker and didn’t want to live. But after several months of treatment and therapy, she is recovering. Sarah says, “They healed me from the inside out and made me who I am today. I went from not wanting to live, to having a future.”

1,634 patients received spine surgery,

17surgeons

performed minimally invasive spine surgery and

46%

of Neurosurgical Second Opinions were for Spine

Since 2012, more than

300

survivors of domestic violence have been treated for brain injuries at Barrow

Help for Headache and Migraine Sufferers Barrow is one of the few institutions in the Southwest with a dedicated infusion center for patients with headaches and migraines. Dr. Kerry Knievel, director of the Jan & Tom Lewis Migraine Treatment Program, leads a team of headache experts. They utilize the latest tools and knowledge to accurately diagnose migraines, and offer the experience and technology to minimize their effects on patients’ daily lives. When Jennifer Story saw Dr. Knievel after suffering from migraines her entire life, she felt for the first time that a doctor understood her pain. She says, “I can’t tell you what it’s like to be pain-free when I wake up in the morning. It is absolutely amazing and refreshing to open my eyes. The treatment is amazing. It has been a life-changing experience for me.”

723 new patients, 4,837office and 1,364 hospital visits 5


“The formation of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center will propel our singular research strategy to a new level of personalized medicine as we put a laser focus on discovering a cure. The Ivy Foundation’s commitment is a true gift of hope.” DR. NADER SANAI, DIRECTOR OF THE IVY BRAIN TUMOR CENTER

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Accepting the Challenge

To Cure Brain Cancer The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation has the long-term, ultimate goal to cure brain cancer. The Ivy Foundation funds cutting-edge research and is the largest non-government organization supporting brain tumor research in the world. Led by Catherine Ivy, the Foundation is a tireless advocate for brain tumor patients. “We are dedicated to this effort because funding leads to answers, and answers lead to hope,” says Catherine. In 2018, The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation made a transformational $25 million grant to Barrow, which will be matched by the Barrow Neurological Foundation, to infuse $50 million into the search for a cure for brain cancer. Barrow researchers, led by Dr. Nader Sanai, will dramatically accelerate and intensify the testing of drugs on brain tumors in the newly formed Ivy Brain Tumor Center, which operates the world’s largest Phase 0/2 clinical trials program for brain tumors. “The more we discover, the more we can do to help patients and their families. Our Foundation has examined medical and research programs throughout the United States and even internationally,” says Catherine. “After years of assessing numerous options, we have decided to invest in the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow. We think Dr. Sanai and the new Ivy Brain Tumor Center is our best bet.” Dr. Sanai and his team are accepting the challenge by offering Phase 0/2 clinical trials, in which a patient receives a small dose of a drug the day before surgery to remove the tumor. During the operation, doctors collect the patient’s samples and immediately test for the effectiveness of the drug. If the drug did not affect the tumor, the patient is offered other therapies. If it did, the patient moves to Phase 2 and receives a higher dose. This approach is a unique form of personalized medicine, and thanks to the support of The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation, Barrow is leading the movement to quickly identify drugs that will save lives. The new center will ultimately mean that every patient in the world, regardless of diagnosis or state of the tumor, will have the individualized option for an innovative therapy. “This gift will fast track discovery and offer support and hope to those battling brain tumors,” says Dr. Sanai. “The formation of the center will propel our innovative research model to a new level as we put a laser focus on seeking a cure in the next decade.”

“The more we discover, the more we can do to help patients and their families. We are dedicated to this effort because funding leads to answers, and answers lead to hope.” CATHERINE IVY

Understanding Phase 0/II Trials

“Red Light - Green Light” Phase 0 Small dose of experimental drug a day before surgery Surgery

Tissue, blood and spinal fluid are collected and tested

Phase II If drug was ineffective, the patient is diverted to another clinical trial If drug was effective, the patient gets full dose regimen

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Accepting the Challenge

Of Discovering New Diagnostics, Treatments and Procedures Research provides patients with hope of new treatments and cures, changing and saving lives and impacting patients around the world.

Research studies were published in

453

journal articles Your investment allowed the foundation to provide

122

grants towards supporting many of the

300

clinical trials and

707

research studies at Barrow

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You also helped

865

patients enroll in an innovative clinical trial


BY THE NUMBERS

Access to More Clinical Trials The National Institutes of Health funded Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT) is a collaboration among 25 selected clinical sites throughout the country committed to accelerating high potential therapies for neurological disorders. Barrow’s selection in NeuroNEXT will help patients gain access to nearly every clinical trial for neurological disorders, ensuring that they have the opportunity to be among the first to try potentially life-saving innovative treatments. NeuroNEXT provides hope for patients and families, especially those battling conditions that have not responded to traditional therapies. Barrow’s participation in NeuroNEXT exemplifies the institute’s commitment to accepting the challenge of finding cures for currently incurable diseases.

Barrow is one of

25

clinical sites selected to participate in NeuroNEXT

Innovation in Alzheimer’s As many as 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and many of them feel disheartened given the lack of effective treatment options currently available. Clinical trials are critical to discovering new ways to detect, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Assistant Professor of Imaging Research, Dr. Ashley Stokes, uses imaging technology to study biomarkers, which will be vital in the early detection of Alzheimer’s and in monitoring the effectiveness of new treatments. Her research helps physicians like Dr. Anna Burke, director of the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program, make earlier diagnoses and better monitor Alzheimer’s progression. Dr. Burke leads several clinical trials for investigational drugs to treat Alzheimer’s and would benefit from having biomarkers to determine if a drug is effective. Together, Dr. Burke and Dr. Stokes accept the challenge of helping patients detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease with better precision and outcomes.

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Clinical trials and research projects were conducted through the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program

Hope for Parkinson’s Breakthroughs The basic principles for identifying Parkinson’s disease haven’t changed in the two centuries since Dr. James Parkinson first observed the disease. Dr. Ryan Walsh is leading Barrow’s efforts in accepting the challenge to find better ways to diagnose Parkinson’s. He theorizes that combining three types of MRIs will reveal underlying factors for the disease. “In Parkinson’s disease, we know there is damage to the functional networks, the structural networks and blood flow, but we don’t know how those things correlate,” he says. By developing MRIbased analyses of brain networks, Dr. Walsh can uncover underlying cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s, which may lead to better diagnostics, measurement of the disease’s progress, understanding of why someone is responding to treatment and, ultimately, the key to a cure.

1,200

new patients and

14,700 visits a year at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center 9


“We have a world-class education program that attracts talented medical students, residents, fellows and practicing neurosurgeons from around the country and world. They come to Barrow to train with and observe the best of the best. Our graduates go on to be leaders, life-savers, innovators and teachers, multiplying the Barrow mission to push the boundaries of neuroscience.� DR. MICHAEL LAWTON, BARROW PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Accepting the Challenge

To Develop the Next Generation of Neuroscience Experts An American has a stroke on average every 40 seconds and worldwide, stroke is the second-leading cause of death. The best care for stroke is provided by highlytrained physicians who understand the intricacies of dealing with this critical and potentially disabling disease. Every person experiences stroke differently and having a skilled physician can help them mitigate its impact. Accurate diagnosis, treatment and symptom management can lead to better outcomes. However, there just aren’t enough experts in stroke care to help the growing patient population and their needs. Fellowships offer doctors specialized training and the opportunity to learn from the very best doctors at Barrow. Last year, Dr. Roy Zhang served as the Woodlyn T. Kendrick Fellow within the Barrow Stroke Program. Through the fellowship, he had the opportunity to conduct research, practice specialized patient care, train with top neurovascular experts and participate in unique educational courses. Because of the unique opportunities available at Barrow, Dr. Zhang also had the chance to answer calls from the Barrow Emergency Stroke Treatment Unit (BESTU), a specially equipped ambulance that brings stroke care to patient homes. The mobile unit is currently one of just 10 in the nation and is the first in the United States to operate around the clock in a city with a population greater than one million. Utilizing telemedicine, Dr. Zhang treated patients remotely, helping reduce the all-important treatment time for those who suffered a stroke. In one instance, Dr. Zhang was the doctor on call who diagnosed a patient with an ischemic stroke and ordered the clot-busting drug tPA within 20 minutes of the initial 911 call. Faster treatment for stroke patients lowers their risk of sustaining long-term disability. He followed up with patients after their admission to the hospital and ensured stroke victims received a halo of complete care through clinic visits from the moment of the incident through to long term recovery. Through his specialized fellowship training, Dr. Zhang helped Barrow revolutionize stroke care in the Phoenix community. Having completed his fellowship in June, Dr. Zhang is currently an attending physician in the Neurovascular Division at Barrow. These education programs are critical to preparing the next generation of leading neuroscience specialists to accept the challenge of changing the course of medicine.

Dr. Zhang following up with a patient in the clinic.

22

fellows graduated from Barrow’s respected fellowships last year.

7 fellows in neurosurgery 6 fellows in neurology 9 fellows in neuroradiology 11


Accepting the Challenge

Of Becoming the Very Best The new first year Barrow residents strive to become the best in their field by training with the world’s leading specialists at Barrow.

NEUROSURGERY

NEUROLOGY

NEURORADIOLOGY

4

7

8

new residents

new residents

new residents

out of

260 applicants

out of

571 applicants

out of

43 applicants

Visiting scholars and research fellows come from around the world to train with experts in the research and treatment of neurological diseases. When they’re done, they take that specialized training to help patients worldwide and increase Barrow’s global footprint and impact.

$ 12

$1,075,337 in donor-provided funding supported education.


BY THE NUMBERS

Learning from the World’s Top Neurosurgeon While medical education programs are typically comprised of med students, residents or fellows, each summer Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael Lawton helps shape the future generation of neurosurgeons by teaching undergraduate interns. He guides young adults in exploring neurosurgery by exposing them to patient care, research and his administrative duties. The internship is one of the most hands on and comprehensive in neurosurgery for undergrads. Barrow’s Scientific Enrichment Program for Students offers similar learning opportunities for high school students. Oliver Tang, an intern last summer and senior at Brown University, said he was able to witness complex surgeries that he only read about in books. He plans to go to medical school next year, saying, “Working under Dr. Lawton is a dream come true. He is intensely inspiring, making time for and giving his all in whatever he does: leading, surgery, research, teaching and mentoring.”

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undergraduate interns learned from Barrow’s best over the summer

20

high school students participated in Barrow’s Scientific Enrichment Program for Students

Fellows Train in Highly Specialized Care Barrow accepts the challenge of training the next generation of specialists through our premier fellowships. In the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, fellows receive in depth training in a variety of movement disorders. Dr. Ronak Vora was a fellow under Dr. Abraham Lieberman’s leadership and gained experience working in several clinical trials and research studies, as well as in conducting patient visits. Each month, Dr. Vora served almost 200 patients with movement disorders. He says, “The fellowship made me a better doctor because I got to learn from a wide variety of perspectives.” Dr. Vora graduated from the fellowship in the spring and is currently leading the development of a movement disorders program in a high-needs community in Orange County, California. Barrow graduates like Dr. Vora not only help hundreds of patients during their fellowships, but they impact patients around the country and the world thanks to the expertise gained at Barrow.

Barrow has trained

15

movement disorder fellows since 2003

Making a Worldwide Impact Barrow is renowned for neurology and neurosurgery education, attracting scholars and practitioners from around the world. Throughout the year, international observers travel to Barrow from countries near and far to learn from the experts at Barrow. When international scholars return to their home countries, they expand Barrow’s reach on a global level. Last year Dr. Peter Nakaji, director of the Neurosurgery Residency Program, mentored two visiting scholars who conducted neuroanatomical research. The researchers, Claudio Cavallo from Italy and Xiaochun Zhao from China, wanted to better understand the anatomy of the brain to plan for difficult surgeries. Often, patients with complicated neurological diseases, such as those with brain tumors near the base of the skull, get rejected by neurosurgeons elsewhere because the disease is in a tough-to-reach area. The researchers were able to work with Barrow neurosurgeons to map and plan the route for a variety of difficult surgeries using models, diagnostic images and cadavers. Through mentoring international scholars, Barrow helps improve neurological care worldwide.

61

visiting scholars & research fellows visited Barrow from

23

countries 13


Philanthropists Accept the Challenge

To Help Barrow Change and Save Lives

$25 Million

81,786 Health & Wealth Raffle tickets sold

254 Lou Grubb Friends Fore Golf participants raised

gift from The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation, the largest gift to brain cancer research in history

$336,845

122 programs received philanthropic support

Professionals and community influencers in the Barrow Alumni and Barrow Beyond groups donated

$188,500 to Barrow

The Women’s Board of the Barrow Neurological Foundation raised

$3 Million

350 Barrow Grand Ball attendees

towards research into Alzheimer’s and other diseases

2,418 Donors

5,196 Total Gifts

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54,616 social media followers (@SupportBarrow, @BarrowNeuro)

Bowling for Barrow raised

$69,805 for concussion programs


Accepting the Challenge

To Help Other Patients When Sam Garvin, Vice Chairman of the Phoenix Suns, had to decide where the ambulance should take his wife, he told them to take her to Barrow. He knew that was where she’d receive the very best care. Rita Garvin was not feeling well and had been experiencing headaches all day. In the evening, she passed out and later learned she had suffered a ruptured aneurysm. Because of the urgency of the situation, she was taken to the nearest hospital to their home but Sam immediately reached out to Barrow to get his wife the help she needed. Barrow President and CEO Dr. Michael Lawton was instrumental in arranging Rita’s emergency surgery and she underwent the procedure with Barrow neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Ducruet. Within a couple of days of discharge, she was in therapy at the Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN), under the direction of Dr. Pamela Klonoff. Rita feels that her experience at Barrow was very comprehensive. She says, “Barrow, to my family and to me, saved my life…I am at a loss for words. It’s a huge part of my life. It gave me a second chance.” Rita feels grateful for the doctors, therapists and nurses she met. She felt Barrow took care of her as a whole person and that the rehabilitation process was extraordinary. The medical team included her husband and adult children throughout her care. She had such a positive experience that she continues to keep in touch with some of the other patients she met. Rita attributes the strong bond to the caring therapists at CTN who foster a contagiously positive environment for patients, and in turn, impact their outlook on life. Rita also adds, “Everybody goes above and beyond.” Once she recovered, she and her husband wanted to give back to Barrow, accepting the challenge to help our doctors and researchers change the course of medicine for others. She explains, “We had such a positive experience and we wanted to impact other people to take advantage of Barrow. We can partner with the experts to give them the resources they need to change other people’s lives.” Their gifts to benefit aneurysm research and the CTN program not only support the work Barrow does today, but also the studies and equipment that will lead to better treatments tomorrow.

Sam and Rita Garvin (center), pictured with Dr. Pamela Klonoff and Dr. Michael Lawton, made generous gifts to Aneurysm Research and the Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation. “Barrow, to my family and to me, saved my life… I am at a loss for words. It’s a huge part of my life. It gave me a second chance.” RITA GARVIN

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Accepting the Challenge

Financials Philanthropists like you accepted the challenge to support the lifesaving and life-changing work at Barrow, contributing to a recordbreaking year at Barrow Neurological Foundation. Thank you for your dedication to Barrow physicians, scientists and patients through your support of innovative research, patient care and education.

Philanthropic Contributions in 2017-2018:

$39,289,036

100%

of all donations benefit patient care, research and education at Barrow Neurological Institute.

65% RESEARCH 15% CHAIRS/FELLOWSHIPS 8% COMMUNITY OUTREACH 8% EDUCATION 4% CLINICAL SUPPORT

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Board Officers

Staff Members

Michael Haenel

Ron Butler

CHAIR

Katie Cobb

David Rauch

Dan Dillon, Jr.

VICE-CHAIR

Booker T. Evans, Jr.

William A. Langer, Jr. SECRETARY

Jim Swanson TREASURER

Katie Cobb

Joyce Kalal

PRESIDENT

MANAGER, ANNUAL GIVING

Megan Bourbeau

Kristina Knudsen

COORDINATOR

Angela Braun

Tomas Gorny

WOMEN’S BOARD LIAISON MANAGER OF PHILANTHROPY, CLEFT & CRANIOFACIAL, EPILEPSY, HEADACHE & MIGRAINE, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Dan L. Grubb

Alicia Cybulski

Glenn Hamer

FUNDS ANALYST

Michael Hecomovich

Erin Dang

Mal Jozoff

BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST

Karen S. King-Brooks

Teresa Davia

Robert Lavinia

MARKETING, HEALTH & WEALTH RAFFLE

Ira A. Fulton

Michael T. Lawton, MD Robyn Lee Stephen Lenn Mike Lovell Larry Mayhew

Jana Earnest SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNER

Emily Lawson MANAGER OF PHILANTHROPY, CORPORATIONS & FOUNDATIONS

Robyn Nebrich-Duda MANAGER OF PHILANTHROPY, ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & MEMORY DISORDERS, BRAIN TUMOR, NEURO-ONCOLOGY, NEUROSURGERY

Laurel Portie SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

Deirdre Rivard

Kristen Elnicky

COORDINATOR

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Karen Thorn

W. Kent McClelland

Kim Hamersley

Karen C. McConnell

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

William R. Metzler

Mandy Heath

Shannon Mishkin

MANAGER, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Mitchell Pierce

VICE PRESIDENT, MAJOR GIFTS ALS, NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS, NEUROSURGERY, PAIN MANAGEMENT, PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Shoshana B. Tancer

Laura Jobke

Robert Wayland Uhl

MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY COMMUNICATIONS

MANAGER OF PHILANTHROPY BARROW BEYOND, ANNUAL GIFTS

Hang Vuong COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Heather Weber MANAGER OF PHILANTHROPY, CONCUSSION, NEUROREHABILITATION, PITUITARY, STROKE

Patty White Jerry D. Worsham, II

Barrow Neurological Foundation: Your donations are invested in compassionate and innovative patient care, community outreach for those in need, advances in groundbreaking research and state-of-the-art education for the next generation of unparalleled neuro-clinicians and researchers.


Barrow Neurological Foundation 124 W. Thomas Rd., Ste. 250 Phoenix, AZ 85013-4496 SupportBarrow.org @SupportBarrow

Thank you for your generous support of Barrow Neurological Institute. It is only with your support that Barrow is able to accept challenges in patient care, research and education to drive innovation in neuroscience that saves lives.


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