Barrow: On The Brain

Back pain is one of the most common—and misunderstood—health problems in the world. In this episode of Barrow On The Brain, we dive deep into the science behind why our backs hurt, with insights from leading spine experts at Barrow Neurological Institute. Neurosurgeons Dr. David Barranco, Dr. Jay Turner, Dr. Kumar Kakarla, and Dr. Zaman Mirzadeh, and spinal biomechanics researcher Dr. Brian Kelly...

What happens when doctors go abroad—not just for conferences, but to practice, train, and teach medicine in drastically different environments? In this episode of Barrow On The Brain , we explore how global health work is reshaping the way medicine is practiced and taught in the United States. We sit down with Dr. Kerry Vaughan, Dr. Cyrus Elahi, and Dr. Dilan Ellegala—who are advancing the field o...

Can a map help us understand neurological disease? In this episode of Barrow On The Brain, we explore the fascinating intersection of geography and neuroscience with Dr. Brittany Krzyzanowski—a geographer studying neurological disease at Barrow—and Dr. Brad Racette, chair of neurology at Barrow and a pioneer in environmental neurology. Discover how spatial epidemiology, maps of Parkinson’s prevale...

In this powerful first episode of Barrow On The Brain , Barrow Neurosurgery Resident Dr. Mark Pacult shares the story of a young woman with a severe traumatic brain injury—her uncertain prognosis, the quiet moments in the ICU, and the long road to recovery. Alongside her story, Dr. Pacult speaks with Dr. Ruchira Jha, Dr. Christina Kwasnica, and Dr. Glynnis Zieman about the science behind brain hea...