Advancing Pediatric Neuroscience: 2025 Innovation Report
The field of pediatric neuroscience is advancing at an extraordinary pace, propelled by a shared commitment to improving outcomes and creating brighter futures for children facing neurological and developmental challenges. At the forefront of this progress, our team remains steadfast in its mission to elevate clinical care, research, and education in service of the children and families who rely on us.
The 2025 Innovation Report showcases a selection of the transformative initiatives undertaken over the past year. From pioneering clinical programs and cutting-edge research to novel therapeutic interventions, our multidisciplinary teams have worked relentlessly to address some of the most complex neurological conditions in pediatric medicine.This report offers a glimpse into what distinguishes Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s as one of the nation’s leading centers for pediatric neuroscience. Notable highlights from the past year include:
- Phoenix Children’s First Awake Craniotomy
- Spotlight on Neuropsychology: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Brain Health
- Enhancing Precision in Pediatric Neurosurgery: ROSA ONE Integration with LITT
These achievements reflect the unwavering dedication of our exceptional clinicians, researchers, and staff, whose primary goal is to deliver the most advanced and compassionate care possible. Together, we are shaping the future of pediatric neuroscience—one discovery, one treatment, and one success story at a time.
Leadership Team,
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s
First Awake Brain Surgery at Phoenix Children’s
Dr. Jason Hauptman performed Phoenix Children’s first ever Awake Craniotomy. Watch as Dr. Hauptman performs this procedure and discusses how it enables surgeons to operate more precisely and safely.
Spotlight on Neuropsychology: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Brain Health
Dr. Ashley Whitaker, Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Division Chief of Neuropsychology at Phoenix Children’s, leads a team that plays a vital role in the multidisciplinary care of children with neurological and medical complexities.
Enhancing Precision in Pediatric Neurosurgery: ROSA ONE Integration with LITT
Phoenix Children’s continues to advance minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques with the integration of the ROSA ONE Brain Robot into Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) procedures