Blog
Being an Empowered Acoustic Neuroma Patient
by Courtney Voelker
Receiving a diagnosis of acoustic neuroma (AN) can be overwhelming and frightening. However, taking an active role in your healthcare journey is crucial to ensuring the best possible outcome.
From a Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis to Law School: A Young Woman’s Courageous Battle
by Brianna Rauchman
Janna was 21 when her college journey took an unexpected detour. After experiencing hearing loss, An MRI scan revealed a rare brain tumor.
Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Physicians Receive Distinguished 2024 Healthcare Awards
by Brianna Rauchman
Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI®) celebrates significant healthcare milestones in 2024! Numerous esteemed PNI physicians were honored with Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Super Doctors awards, showcasing their dedication to clinical excellence and professional achievement.
Promising Progress: Rare Spine Cancer Shows Positive Response in Clinical Trial at Providence Saint John’s Health Center’s Cancer Institute
by Guest Author
SANTA MONICA (Dec. 4, 2023) — Promising results of a pilot study at Providence Saint John’s Health Center to treat a rare form of cancer of the spine and skull base were published today by the journal Clinical Cancer Research.
Dr. Akanksha Sharma’s Heartfelt Message for the Brain Tumor Community & Beyond
by Akanksha Sharma
During the ABTA Brain Tumor 5K Walk & Run event, Akanksha Sharma, MD, neuro-oncologist, neurologist, and palliative care specialist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI ®), delivered a heartfelt message. In her speech, she shed light on the profound impact of brain tumors, the challenges that patients face, and shared inspiring advancements in research.
Charting the Brain, in Great Detail | Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian & Josh Emerson
by Anthony Effinger
When not practicing world-class neurosurgery, Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian instructs aspiring surgeons at the Neuroanatomical Skills / Microdissection Anatomy Lab. His work there advances minimally invasive surgical techniques and provides training opportunities for neurosurgeons. Josh Emerson, an artist turned medical illustrator, creates intricate anatomical illustrations at PNI, where he collaborates with Dr. Barkhoudarian. Together, they meticulously map the human body's most crucial structures, combining traditional and digital techniques.
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Leading Neuroscience Activities Across the Nation
by Garni Barkhoudarian
Faculty members from Pacific Neuroscience Institute® Medical Group and PNI Foundation had a strong showing at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual meeting in Washington D.C. September 9-13, 2023.
Innovations in Brain Tumor Surgery
by Zara Jethani
Daniel F. Kelly, MD, Co-Founder of Pacific Neuroscience Institute, discusses innovations in endoscopic surgery at PNI.
Glioblastoma Awareness Day: Confronting the Challenges of a Devastating Brain Tumor
by Brianna Rauchman
Today, July 19, 2023, marks the observance of Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Glioblastoma (GBM) is an infamous form of brain cancer, presenting immense difficulties in its treatment.
Trial Results Offer Hope for Improved rGBM Survival Outcomes
by Guest Author
Expert neuro-oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, Director of Neuro-oncology at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Chair and Professor of the Department of Translational Neurosciences at Saint John’s Cancer Institute, published the results from a phase 2 clinical trial for recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM), offering hope for improved survival outcomes and pushing novel treatment one step closer to FDA approval.
Last updated: June 30th, 2023