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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 and SonALAsense Announce Positive Initial Results of the First-in-Human Phase 0/1 Clinical Trial of Non-Invasive Sonodynamic Therapy for Recurrent Glioblastoma
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center's clinical trial of sonodynamic therapy provides proof of concept for this new metabolically targeted, rapidly acting technology platform for brain tumors
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Announces Results from Phase 0/1 Clinical Trial of Ribociclib Plus Everolimus in Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
Published in the journal of Neuro-Oncology and presented at the European Association of Neuro-Oncology, the Ivy Brain Tumor Center announced results from their Phase 0/1 clinical trial of ribociclib plus everolimus in patients with high-grade glioma (HGG).
Brain tumor research HQ to be built on St. Joseph’s Phoenix campus
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute plans to build its 75,000-square-foot global headquarters on the campus of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Announces Plan to Build New Global Headquarters in Phoenix
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program for aggressive brain tumors, announced its plans for a new 75,000-square-foot headquarters, with construction beginning in August. The five-story building will be the largest translational research center dedicated to brain tumor drug development in the world.
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Announces Interim Results from a Phase 0 ‘Trigger’ Trial of Targeted Combination Therapy for Glioblastoma
The Ivy Brain Tumor Center has announced initial results from an ongoing, dual-drug Phase 0 study evaluating the tumor pharmacokinetics (PK) and tumor pharmacodynamics (PD) of abemaciclib, a selective CDK4/6-inhibitor, plus LY3214996, a selective ERK1/2 inhibitor, in recurrent glioblastoma patients.
After successful brain tumor surgery Warrington mom prepares for phase two of her journey
Warrington mother of two Louise Hulme, who flew to America for life-saving surgery to remove a stage four brain tumor, is now preparing for phase two of her journey.
Valley yoga studio raises awareness for brain tumor research
Last year, while serving on the frontlines against COVID-19, Ian Youngblood was diagnosed with glioblastoma. Now, Ian is back in Arizona and doing what he loves which includes teaching yoga classes, hiking and motivating everyone around him. On Saturday, May 29, Ian led a charity class in Scottsdale, AZ to support the cutting-edge research happening at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center.
Valley nurse and father diagnosed with brain cancer determined to ‘get better’
Just five weeks after his fourth child was born, Tim Jackson, a 43-year-old nurse from Arizona, was diagnosed with brain cancer. Tim and his wife, Amber, remain optimistic as he participates in a new Ivy Phase 0 clinical trial for newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
Family’s battle to raise £150,000 for mom’s brain tumor treatment in the United States
Louise and her husband Kev continue to manifest hope and overcome challenges in the face of a glioblastoma diagnosis. Traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States to participate in an Ivy Phase 0 clinical trial, Louise is determined to fight like a true brain tumor warrior.
Arizona Recognizes Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Governor Doug Ducey declared May to be Brain Tumor Awareness Month to promote education of the condition, recognize the medical professionals who combat the issue, highlight the significant progress in research, and honor the families who have been impacted.