Christina O'Haver
@christinaohaver.bsky.social
Writer at Barrow Neurological Institute | Runner | Fly Angler | Bookworm | Arizonan | Cat & Dog Mom | Work in Progress | She/Her | 🏳️🌈
That’s a wrap on #SciWri25, my 7th time attending a #SciWri meeting! I always return home with inspiration, enthusiasm, & a stack of business cards from all of the other “top nerds” I met 😉 Thank you, @sciencewriters.org, for going above & beyond to make this happen after a last-minute venue change!
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
That’s a wrap on #SciWri25, my 7th time attending a #SciWri meeting! I always return home with inspiration, enthusiasm, & a stack of business cards from all of the other “top nerds” I met 😉 Thank you, @sciencewriters.org, for going above & beyond to make this happen after a last-minute venue change!
What makes a great #neurosurgeon? We’re tackling this question in season 4 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp. Episode 1 focuses on the meaning and importance of having humility—and what that looks like in practice: youtu.be/13sZAeKzEVI?... | #neuroskyence #neuroscience #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute
Episode 1: On Humility
YouTube video by Barrow Neurological Institute
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September 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
What makes a great #neurosurgeon? We’re tackling this question in season 4 of Barrow #Neurosurgery Base Camp. Episode 1 focuses on the meaning and importance of having humility—and what that looks like in practice: youtu.be/13sZAeKzEVI?... | #neuroskyence #neuroscience #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute
Interested in learning about the #brain? Check out the new limited-series podcast from #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute. “Barrow: On The Brain” aims to explore the mysteries of the nervous system through real stories & expert insights. Ep 1 out now at bar.rw/podcast or wherever you listen! #neuroskyence
July 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Interested in learning about the #brain? Check out the new limited-series podcast from #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute. “Barrow: On The Brain” aims to explore the mysteries of the nervous system through real stories & expert insights. Ep 1 out now at bar.rw/podcast or wherever you listen! #neuroskyence
Father Beats Medulloblastoma, a Rare Brain Cancer in Adults: www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/blog/father-... | #braintumor #braincancer #neuroscience #neuroskyence #neurosurgery #neurooncology #sciwri #barrowneurologicalinstitute
Father Beats Medulloblastoma, a Rare Brain Cancer in Adults | Ivy Brain Tumor Center
In less than two months, Joshua Zahn went from living as a healthy 31-year-old father and financial advisor to embarking on an arduous brain cancer journey. But thanks to the world-class care at Barro...
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June 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Father Beats Medulloblastoma, a Rare Brain Cancer in Adults: www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/blog/father-... | #braintumor #braincancer #neuroscience #neuroskyence #neurosurgery #neurooncology #sciwri #barrowneurologicalinstitute
Reposted by Christina O'Haver
I missed seeing our sunrises during all those dark winter miles! I sure wish we could keep the cool mornings though... #runnersofbluesky #phoenix #arizona #skiesofbluesky
March 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I missed seeing our sunrises during all those dark winter miles! I sure wish we could keep the cool mornings though... #runnersofbluesky #phoenix #arizona #skiesofbluesky
Reposted by Christina O'Haver
UPDATE: We remain committed to organizing a conference this year after #SciWri25 hosts withdraw. More than ever, providing an opportunity for the professional science writing community to convene, learn, and support each other is critical.
READ MORE+HELP OUT: www.nasw.org/article...
READ MORE+HELP OUT: www.nasw.org/article...
ScienceWriters2025 conference
An update for the science-writing community about a change regarding this year’s conference, [ScienceWriters2025](https://sciencewriters2025.org/).
www.nasw.org
March 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
UPDATE: We remain committed to organizing a conference this year after #SciWri25 hosts withdraw. More than ever, providing an opportunity for the professional science writing community to convene, learn, and support each other is critical.
READ MORE+HELP OUT: www.nasw.org/article...
READ MORE+HELP OUT: www.nasw.org/article...
Happy #ValentinesDay to my fellow neuro nerds! #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute #neuroscience #neuroskyence
February 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Happy #ValentinesDay to my fellow neuro nerds! #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute #neuroscience #neuroskyence
Fascinating art exhibit at SMoCA exploring what happens in our brains when we have an aesthetic experience. I was excited and proud to see the contributions of our medical illustrators at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute!
#neuroaesthetics #neuroscience #cognitiveneuroscience #arizona
#neuroaesthetics #neuroscience #cognitiveneuroscience #arizona
January 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Fascinating art exhibit at SMoCA exploring what happens in our brains when we have an aesthetic experience. I was excited and proud to see the contributions of our medical illustrators at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute!
#neuroaesthetics #neuroscience #cognitiveneuroscience #arizona
#neuroaesthetics #neuroscience #cognitiveneuroscience #arizona
A team of researchers led by #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute has received DoD funding to investigate whether a specific network of brain cells contributes to #neuropsychiatric symptoms in #Parkinsons. Spoiler alert: We’re not talking about the dopamine circuit: bar.rw/synergy | #SciWri #Neuroscience
DoD Funds Study of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson's
The DoD awarded $3 million to a Barrow-led team of researchers to delve into the underlying cause of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson's
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January 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A team of researchers led by #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute has received DoD funding to investigate whether a specific network of brain cells contributes to #neuropsychiatric symptoms in #Parkinsons. Spoiler alert: We’re not talking about the dopamine circuit: bar.rw/synergy | #SciWri #Neuroscience
Another year of accepting challenges, rejecting norms, and pushing the boundaries of #neuroscience. Check out #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute’s year in review: bar.rw/2024wrapped | #sciwri #neurology #neurosurgery #neurorehabilitation #translationalneuroscience
2024 Wrapped: Our Year in Review
Our Top Stories Like many of you, we close out the year by reflecting on where we've been and envisioning where we're headed. While it's virtually
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December 31, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Another year of accepting challenges, rejecting norms, and pushing the boundaries of #neuroscience. Check out #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute’s year in review: bar.rw/2024wrapped | #sciwri #neurology #neurosurgery #neurorehabilitation #translationalneuroscience
What, exactly, are those white spots often seen on brain imaging, & what do they tell us about our #brainhealth? A neurologist-scientist at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute in #Phoenix is harnessing the power of #machinelearning to better understand white matter hyperintensities. | #sciwri #neuroscience
NIH Funds Research to Demystify White Matter Hyperintensities
A neurologist-scientist at Barrow is harnessing the power of machine learning to better understand white matter hyperintensities.
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December 16, 2024 at 6:46 PM
What, exactly, are those white spots often seen on brain imaging, & what do they tell us about our #brainhealth? A neurologist-scientist at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute in #Phoenix is harnessing the power of #machinelearning to better understand white matter hyperintensities. | #sciwri #neuroscience
The NIH has awarded a $3.6 million R01 grant to #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute for a study aimed at understanding how and why some people experience a secondary injury following #ischemicstroke treatment—and what we can do to prevent it. Read the story: bar.rw/c3ar. | #sciwri #neuroscience #stroke
NIH Funds Study of Secondary Injury After Stroke Treatment
Researchers at Barrow hope their work will allow more people to be candidates for reperfusion therapies after ischemic stroke.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM
The NIH has awarded a $3.6 million R01 grant to #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute for a study aimed at understanding how and why some people experience a secondary injury following #ischemicstroke treatment—and what we can do to prevent it. Read the story: bar.rw/c3ar. | #sciwri #neuroscience #stroke
Ha! I love this story's lede...
How Humor Keeps You Going When Life Gets Hard
When life feels difficult, humor can be a coping mechanism that relieves stress and offers the breathing room to keep going, scientists say
www.scientificamerican.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Ha! I love this story's lede...
That’s a wrap on my 6th Science Writers meeting! Thanks to @sciencewriters.org for another fantastic event. I’m proud to be part of this curious, welcoming, & inspiring community. & thank you to Barrow Neurological Institute for supporting my attendance & professional development! #SciWri24 #SciWri
November 22, 2024 at 1:04 AM
That’s a wrap on my 6th Science Writers meeting! Thanks to @sciencewriters.org for another fantastic event. I’m proud to be part of this curious, welcoming, & inspiring community. & thank you to Barrow Neurological Institute for supporting my attendance & professional development! #SciWri24 #SciWri
John Burroughs, a 63-year-old father in Chandler, #Arizona, shares how the #headandneckcancer experts at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute, alongside his faith and his love for family, helped him battle—and defeat— #oropharyngealcancer. Read his story: bar.rw/john. #sciwri #earnosethroat #oncology
Arizona Father Overcomes Oropharyngeal Cancer at Barrow
John Burroughs of Chandler, Arizona shares how the head and neck cancer experts at Barrow helped him battle—and defeat—oropharyngeal cancer.
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November 13, 2024 at 7:09 PM
John Burroughs, a 63-year-old father in Chandler, #Arizona, shares how the #headandneckcancer experts at #BarrowNeurologicalInstitute, alongside his faith and his love for family, helped him battle—and defeat— #oropharyngealcancer. Read his story: bar.rw/john. #sciwri #earnosethroat #oncology
Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute and collaborating institutions have received an R01 grant from the NIH to study whether environmental exposure to manganese is linked to neurodegenerative disease—just as demand for this mineral is poised to soar: bar.rw/smelter | #sciwri #neuroscience
NIH Funds Further Study of Manganese Exposure, Neurological Health
Researchers have received an NIH R01 grant to study whether environmental manganese exposure s linked to neurodegenerative disease.
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October 28, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute and collaborating institutions have received an R01 grant from the NIH to study whether environmental exposure to manganese is linked to neurodegenerative disease—just as demand for this mineral is poised to soar: bar.rw/smelter | #sciwri #neuroscience
U.S. Department of Defense Funds Barrow Neurological Institute’s Study of Alzheimer’s Genetics, Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes: bar.rw/alz-tbi | #neuroscience #tbi #alzheimers #worldalzheimersmonth
DoD Funds Barrow Study of Alzheimer’s Genetics, TBI Outcomes
Can our genetics predict our cognitive recovery after a traumatic brain injury? Researchers at Barrow tackle this question. Learn more.
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September 19, 2024 at 4:14 PM
U.S. Department of Defense Funds Barrow Neurological Institute’s Study of Alzheimer’s Genetics, Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes: bar.rw/alz-tbi | #neuroscience #tbi #alzheimers #worldalzheimersmonth
Seizure-Free for Six Years, Patient Credits Barrow Epilepsy Center #neuroscience #neurosurgery #neurology #sciwri
Seizure-Free for Six Years, Patient Credits Barrow Epilepsy Center
After reaching six years seizure free, Marissa Amaya Ochoa shares her gratitude for Barrow Epilepsy Center neurologist Dr. Courtney Schusse.
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July 16, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Seizure-Free for Six Years, Patient Credits Barrow Epilepsy Center #neuroscience #neurosurgery #neurology #sciwri
Refractory epilepsy patient finds his “Superman” at Barrow Neurological Institute #neurology #epilepsy #sciwri #neuroscience #responsiveneurostimulation
Refractory Epilepsy Patient Calls Barrow Neurologist ‘Superman’
Randy Ehlers shares his story of receiving unparalleled care for refractory epilepsy at the Barrow Epilepsy Center in Phoenix.
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July 2, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Refractory epilepsy patient finds his “Superman” at Barrow Neurological Institute #neurology #epilepsy #sciwri #neuroscience #responsiveneurostimulation
Precision Medicine for TBI? NIH Funds Exploratory Study at Barrow #sciwri #scicomm #braininjuryawarenessmonth #traumaticbraininjury #neuroscience
Precision Medicine for TBI? NIH Funds Exploratory Study at Barrow
Barrow has received an R21 grant to identify biomarkers and precise therapeutic targets to predict and prevent contusion expansion in TBI.
www.barrowneuro.org
March 7, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Precision Medicine for TBI? NIH Funds Exploratory Study at Barrow #sciwri #scicomm #braininjuryawarenessmonth #traumaticbraininjury #neuroscience