Neuropathology Experts in Phoenix, Arizona
The Division of Neuropathology provides diagnostic and tissue processing support for the clinical and research programs at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. An accurate diagnosis is essential for proper patient management and for the evaluation of new treatments. Tissue from the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, and spine are analyzed microscopically, using histochemistry stains, immunohistochemistry molecular markers, and electron microscopy. Neuropathology maintains a tissue bank of paraffin-embedded and frozen tissue to promote the study of neurosurgical, neurological and neuromuscular diseases.
Neuropathology Research
Research in Neuropathology focuses primarily on molecular markers of prognosis in gliomas, meningiomas and pitutiary adenomas. Recognized as an expert in brain tumor pathology, Stephen W. Coons, MD, Principal Investigator for the Neuropathology Laboratory, is involved with national studies of glioma pathology and treatment. Characterization of hypothalamic hamartomas in relation to epileptogenesis is another major research area.
Contact Us
For more information, please call 1-800-BARROW1 (227-7691) or (602) 406-6281.
Barrow Neurological Institute
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
350 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
