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Conquering a Brain Tumor and Embracing Life: Sebastien’s Story
by Brianna Rauchman
After a brain tumor robbed his mobility, Sebastien defied all odds, inspiring thousands with his remarkable story.
Cancer Intelligence Connects Patients to Providers in Real-Time
by Guest Author
As her tumor swells, a new cancer intelligence platform at Pacific Neuroscience Institute brings Cynthia Herrera closer to her care team.
PNI Founders’ Message 2023
by Daniel F. Kelly
At Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI) we achieved many milestones in 2022 and continue to make positive impacts in neuroscience clinical care, research, and education.
Clinical Trial Results for World’s First Glioblastoma Vaccine
by Amelia Garrison
Renowned neuro-oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, is one of the authors of a phase 3 trial that found that the use of an autologous tumor lysate-loaded dendritic cell vaccine (DCVax-L) added to the standard of care (SOC) treatment of both newly diagnosed glioblastoma and recurrent glioblastoma...
Breaking Barriers for Brain Tumor Research
by Amelia Garrison
Board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon Garni Barhoudarian, MD, opened the American Brain Tumor Association's BT5K walk and run event in Los Angeles on November 5th, 2022. The annual event promotes brain tumor awareness and support for patients and their families.
Discover New Neuro Practice at Providence Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Burbank, CA
by Amelia Garrison
At Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, CA, PNI physicians provide a full range of advanced neurological diagnostic, treatment, care, and support services.
Acromegaly Awareness Day Is November 1st
by PNI Experts
Acromegaly Awareness Day on November 1st is a day to raise awareness of acromegaly, and support those and their loved ones living with the disorder. Discover the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for acromegaly at the Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center in Santa Monica.
Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Top Brain Surgeons Attract Patients from Around the World
by Zara Jethani
PNI leads the way in minimally invasive brain surgery, sending patients home the next day at award-winning Southern California hospitals.
Intracranial Meningioma, the Most Common Type of Brain Tumor
by PNI Experts
Intracranial meningiomas are the most common benign brain tumor that develop or arise from any meningeal surface of the brain, and are typically attached to the dura (outer layer of the meninges) but can also occur in the cerebral ventricles.
Treatment & Clinical Research for Head and Neck Cancer at PNI
by Guest Author
Evan Walgama, MD, a head and neck surgical oncologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Eye, Ear, and Skull Base Center believes patient decision-making and quality of life are critical metrics in medicine.
Last updated: November 1st, 2022