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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 Melinda Langdon at 623-297-1317 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.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center to Present Multiple Abstracts and a Special Session on Innovative Clinical Trial Design at the 2024 European Association of Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute will present updated study results and a special session on clinical trial design at the 19th Meeting of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO), which will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, October 17-20, 2024.
Advancing Glioblastoma Research Through a Phase 3 Niraparib Trial
In a conversation with CancerNetwork®, Nader Sanai, MD discussed the current state of the glioblastoma field, highlighting ongoing research efforts to help improve outcomes among patients with this disease.
Cancer Network: Yoshie Umemura, MD
Dr. Yoshie Umemura joins CancerNetwork to discuss the power of multidisciplinary collaboration in enhancing brain cancer patient care and the importance of accelerating clinical trials like the Gliofocus trial to advance research. She also emphasizes the value of seeking mentorship and building connections within the brain cancer field as key to professional growth and impactful research. Watch her share these insights and more in her latest discussion!
Ivy Brain Tumor Center’s Dr. Nader Sanai Named Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year
Dr. Nader Sanai, Director of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, has been named the 2024 Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year by the Arizona Bioindustry Association. This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Sanai's pioneering efforts and unwavering dedication to advancing new therapies for brain tumor patients, breaking new ground in the fight against this challenging disease.
Cancer Network: Nader Sanai, MD
Dr. Nader Sanai shares key insights on Cancer Network, exploring innovative strategies in early neuro-oncology that could offer new hope for glioblastoma treatment. He discusses the promising potential of combining niraparib with radiotherapy, as highlighted in a proof-of-concept study showing a possible survival benefit for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Don't miss his mini-episodes for valuable perspectives on these groundbreaking developments in brain cancer research.
Clinical trials in Phoenix offering hope for brain cancer patients
Arizona Family recently featured the Ivy Brain Tumor Center and Dr. Nader Sanai, who highlighted the seriousness of glioblastoma (GBM). Lanette Veres, a brain tumor survivor diagnosed with a grade 3 glioma in 1998, shared her inspiring journey of resilience after losing her grandmother to GBM. Veres founded the Gray Matters Foundation in 2007 to support brain cancer patients and remains hopeful about new treatments, stating, “Hope never grows old.” Our Phase 3 Gliofocus Study testing the drug Niraparib, has shown promising results in early trials. Watch now!
Local doctors work for new treatments to Glioblastoma
FOX 10 Phoenix recently featured a segment on the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, highlighting the journey of patient Katie Reed and insights from Deputy Director, Shwetal Mehta, PhD. The discussion focused on the challenges of glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, and the urgent need for new treatments and a cure. This segment underscores the critical work being done to advance research and provide hope to patients facing this daunting diagnosis. Watch now!
Understanding Brain Tumors
BrainWise recently featured the Ivy Brain Tumor Center in the article "Understanding Brain Tumors," where Dr. Yoshie Umemura, Chief of Neuro-Oncology at Barrow Neurological Institute and Chief Medical Officer at the Ivy Center, discusses the differences between primary and secondary brain tumors. Read more!
Ivy Brain Tumor Center announces dosing of first subject in glioblastoma trial
Clinical Trials Arena spotlighted the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, which has begun the Phase III Gliofocus trial of niraparib for recently diagnosed MGMT-unmethylated glioblastoma. Supported by GSK, the trial will involve 450 subjects across over 100 sites in 11 countries. Positive data from earlier trials led to this advancement. The study will compare niraparib’s efficacy to the standard chemotherapy, temozolomide. Dr. Nader Sanai, Director of the Ivy Center, highlighted the trial's potential to improve glioblastoma treatment outcomes.
First patient dosed in Phase 3 Gliofocus Study for newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center announced that the first patient has been dosed in the pivotal Phase 3 Gliofocus Study. Gliofocus is an open-label, randomized Phase 3 trial that will compare the efficacy of niraparib, a PARP1/2 selective inhibitor, to temozolomide head-to-head in adult patients with newly diagnosed MGMT-unmethylated glioblastoma.