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PNI Foundation VP Melissa Coleman Builds Up the Neurosciences
by Amelia Garrison
With nearly two decades of nonprofit management and fundraising experience, Melissa B. Coleman, Esq, Vice President of the PNI Foundation (PNIF), is an expert at building programmatic research teams in support of neurosciences.
Largest Study of Brain Tumor “Keyhole” Surgery for Meningiomas
by PNI Experts
PNI surgeons demonstrate outstanding outcomes with minimally invasive keyhole surgery for meningioma brain tumors, in groundbreaking 13-year study.
Stem Cell Therapy and Brain Health: The Future Is Now
by PNI Experts
Clinical trials using stem cells have shown promising early results as cellular therapies in regenerative medicine, as well as in potential anti-cancer applications. Read more about Dr. Achal Singh Achrol's neurosurgery clinical trials program and this leading-edge technology.
Trials for Patients with Brain Tumors and Difficult Diseases
by Guest Author
Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, of Pacific Neuroscience Institute is the principal investigator for more than a dozen clinical trials, of which 8 are brain tumor-related. Dr. Kesari is Director of Neuro-oncology at PNI, and Chair and Professor of the Department of Translational Neurosciences at Saint John’s Cancer Institute. He is ranked among the top 1 percent of neuro-oncologists and neurologists in the nation, according to Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, and is an internationally recognized scientist and clinician.
VR Games Could Offer Hope for Delaying Dementia
by Guest Author
Virtual reality games that combine physical activity and brain-training may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, research at Pacific Neuroscience Institute suggests.
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Bramen’s Innovations in Science & Technology
by Amelia Garrison
Jennifer Bramen, PhD, is dedicated to improving the lives of patients through patient-centered technology at Pacific Brain Health Center.
Dr. Barbara Giesser Receives 2022 Ted M. Burns Humanism in Neurology Award
by Amelia Garrison
The American Academy of Neurology, American Brain Foundation, and Ted M. Burns Award selection committee announced Dr. Barbara Giesser, FAAN, FANA, as the recipient of the 2022 Ted M. Burns Humanism in Neurology Award.
Elaine’s Story: How Giving Back Is Helping Me Heal After the Death of My Husband
by Amelia Garrison
Elaine Lipworth, Senior Content Writer at Thrive Global, writes about her donation to Dr. Santosh Kesari's Neuroscience Research at Pacific Neuroscience Institute after the death of her husband.
Is It Safe For Patients With Brain Tumors To Fly?
by Garni Barkhoudarian
Thanks to the ever-increasing availability of medical information available online and capabilities for long distance tele-health consultations, patients have many options to undergo multidisciplinary treatment for their conditions with experts worldwide. Find out if it is safe for patients with brain tumors to fly.
PNI and Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Partner Up
by Amelia Garrison
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation proudly sponsored Alzheimer's LA's 2021 40th anniversary event, Making Memories Festival.
Last updated: December 2nd, 2021