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The Latest News From the Ivy Center
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute strives to be a valuable resource for any brain tumor or brain cancer-related media needs. Our media relations team is happy to help answer questions and arrange interviews. The expert neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists and scientists at the Ivy Center are available to speak on a variety of topics.
Our state-of-the-art media studio is available for audio and video interviews. We can also arrange filming opportunities at various locations around the center and labs.
To contact the media relation team, call Jennifer Keeler at 602-670-4400 or email: [email protected].
Please see below for the latest media coverage and news from the Ivy Center. To read about our inspiring patients and those behind the scenes at the Ivy Center, visit the Ivy Blog.
“Health Tomorrow” segment: Brain Surgery
The Ivy Center was featured on Health Tomorrow on PBS’ Arizona Horizon to discuss the challenges facing brain tumor patients and the efforts by the Ivy Center to overcome those obstacles. More brain tumor patients are treated at the Ivy Center and Barrow Neurological Institute than in any other facility in the U.S., explained Dr. Nader Sanai, director of the Ivy Center and director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Barrow Neurological Institute.
SonALAsense Forges Ahead with First Patient Dosing for Devastating Childhood Brain Cancer
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare and deadly pediatric brain cancer with a 2% five-year survival rate. To provide therapeutic options for patients and families, SonALAsense is partnering with clinicians at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and other sites to conduct a phase 1/2 clinical trial for sonodynamic therapy (SDT). This is the first SDT trial for children.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Announces Initial Results of Pamiparib in Newly-Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2022 Congress
Presented today at the ESMO Congress, Dr. Nader Sanai announced initial results in our Phase 0 clinical trial evaluating pamiparib in patients with #glioblastoma (NCT04614909). The interim analysis demonstrated that pamiparib is well-tolerated in glioblastoma patients.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Implements New Liquid Biopsy Program to Provide Glioblastoma Patients More Personalized Care
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center announced its initiation of a ‘Liquid Biopsy’ program to obtain real-time insights into how a patient’s brain tumor is responding to experimental treatment.
Brain Tumors, Drug Development and Neurosurgeons: Ending the Losing Streak
In this Neurosurgery Blog Tumor Series, Dr. Nader Sanai, director of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, discusses the unique challenges for brain tumor drug development and how the Ivy Center's Phase 0 clinical trials are creating a new paradigm.
Team at Ivy Brain Tumor Center works to cure ‘deadliest cancer in humans’
Dr. Nader Sanai spoke with local news station, ABC15 about new developments in brain cancer research and treatment on the fourth anniversary of Senator John McCain's death.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center discusses forms of treatment for rare aggressive brain cancer
Dr. Kelly Braun from the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute spoke with Good Morning Arizona reporter Tess Rafols, about new developments and treatments for brain cancer.
Glioblastoma: are Phase 0 trials a window of opportunity in drug development?
The Ivy Center's Phase 0 clinical trials provide valuable data on experimental drugs used to treat brain cancer. Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director of the Ivy Center, Shwetal Mehta, was featured in Clinical Trials Arena discussing how the Ivy Center is at the forefront of this innovative brain cancer research.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Announces Launch of Spanish-Language Website
Ivy Brain Tumor Center has launched a new Spanish-language website, providing information and resources about brain cancer for Spanish-speaking communities. Check it out now.
Arizona man bikes cross country for brain cancer awareness
Dr. Joe Tedesco is taking the country by storm as he sets out to ride his bike from coast to coast in honor of brain tumor survivor Nate Tomlin. Covered by 12 News, Dr. Tedesco's fundraiser is gaining traction and he has increased his goal to $20,000! Check out the full story!