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April 13, 2017

Parkinson’s Disease: Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection (Part 3)

by Melita Petrossian

This 3-part blog series looks at Parkinson's disease and the gut. Explore the gut-brain connection and the role of human microbiome in health and disease.

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April 10, 2017

Clinical Trials Roundup: April 2017

by Marlon Saria

We are pleased to present our new clinical trials this month. Find out about our studies in stroke and quality & outcomes research as well as brain cancer.

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April 3, 2017

2017 International Stroke Conference (ISC)

by Jason Tarpley

Read highlights about the latest news in Stroke from this year's very exciting International Stroke Conference hosted by the American Heart Association.

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February 26, 2017

A Mother’s Love: Sean Hunter Research in Action Walk for Brain Cancer

by Zara Jethani

Many young people’s lives are affected by brain cancer. Read about this mother's determination to do something about it and raise money for cancer research.

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February 2, 2017

Clinical Trials Round-Up: February 2017

by Zara Jethani

Our clinical trials roster includes a NASA-affiliated study to help astronauts stay healthy during longer space travel. Read more for eligibility criteria for all our trials.

January 30, 2017

PNI Releases “Join Us!” Video

by Daniel F. Kelly

Pacific Neuroscience Institute clinical experts & researchers use advanced treatments for brain & neurological disorders. Watch our video & learn more!

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January 25, 2017

NASA & Neuroscientists Prepare to Visit Mars

by Marlon Saria

Increased eye and brain pressure pose serious health risks to astronauts on long missions to Mars and beyond. Read how our neuroscientists are helping NASA.

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December 30, 2016

Precision Medicine Turns a Corner

by Zara Jethani

For many decades, cancers have been described—and even treated—according to the type of organ from which the cancer arises, such as lung, breast or brain. But increasingly doctors are looking at genetic information to determine how to best treat their patients and increase the chances...

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December 10, 2016

John Wayne Cancer Institute Welcomes New Faculty Members

by Zara Jethani

Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) and the Saint John’s Cancer Institute (the Institute) have a very close relationship. PNI physician scientists conduct research and clinical trials in collaboration with the Institute’s scientists and the Pacific Neuroscience Research Center of Excellence is housed in the Institute building. These physicians...

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December 4, 2016

Supporting a Cure for Brain Cancer

by Zara Jethani

A review of new research and treatments for brain cancer in 2016  TJ was diagnosed with a stage III Astrocytoma brain tumor at the age of 14. Even after four brain surgeries, several courses of radiation over 5 years, many kinds of chemotherapy, experimental treatments,...

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