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Read Pacific Neuroscience Institute's latest article about gravity-assisted brain surgery published in the December 2017 issue of Operative Neurosurgery. Cover artwork for the journal created by medical illustrator Josh Emerson.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute offers advanced clinical trials for primary brain tumors like glioblastoma multiforme, as well as cancers that have metastasized to the brain from primary cancers such as breast, prostate, and melanoma. Read more.

Although classified as benign, craniopharyngiomas pose a great challenge. Find out why Dr. Harvey Cushing, father of modern neurosurgery, called these pituitary tumors "the most formidable of intracranial tumors."

The ever-expanding scope of medicine has radically transformed our lives. Now that we are living longer, how do we deal with diseases that come along with aging? Read about cancer survivorship strategies and how to thrive.

Brain tumors sometimes make themselves known in baffling ways. With a trio of neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists at his side, Rusty Doms takes a journey to new frontiers of glioblastoma treatment at the leading edge of medicine.

Neurosciences and Neurotherapeutics Brain-based disorders are among the most challenging conditions to treat. However, the neurosciences faculty at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and the Saint John’s Cancer Institute is at the forefront of some of the most promising and innovative approaches in treating brain tumors and...

Precision medicine tailors treatment to the patient’s unique biological makeup. Dr. Santosh Kesari uses genetic profiling & targeted treatment healing one person at a time.

With an increasing number of individuals surviving a cancer diagnosis, one of the most common concerns raised by cancer survivors is cognitive dysfunction, frequently referred to as “chemobrain”.

We are pleased to add an Ischemic Stroke study to our clinical trials at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Ongoing trials in quality & outcomes research & brain cancer are actively recruiting. Read more.

Subdural hematomas are a life-threatening condition caused by bleeding in the skull outside the brain. Read about a patient's experience with neurosurgeon, Garni Barkhoudarian, MD.