Monica Rodriguez, MD

Ruchira Jha, MD, MSc, is the division chief of Neurocritical Care, medical director of the Neurointensive Care Unit, and a professor in the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Translational Neuroscience at Barrow Neurological Institute. She is a clinical neurointensivist. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in neurocritical care by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. Dr. Jha’s expertise includes clinical and translational research in neurotrauma and neurocritical care. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Neurological Association, the National Neurotrauma Society, the Neurocritical Care Society, the Society for Neuroscience, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Jha earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. She also earned a Master of Science degree in clinical and translational research from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. Dr. Jha completed her neurology residency, chief residency, and a fellowship in neurocritical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women’s Hospital through the Harvard Medical School Partners Program. Dr. Jha has received prestigious awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other foundations to pursue her research. She uses a translational approach to evaluate and develop individualized targets against cerebral edema to improve outcomes after traumatic brain injury (TBI). She has multiple publications and national presentations in this field. She is also involved in collaborations with multicenter TBI consortia, such as TRACK TBI and GAIN (Genetic Associations in Neurotrauma), for her research. Dr. Jha serves on the editorial board of JAMA Neurology and is the critical care section editor for the journal Stroke.

Huiam Mubarak, MD, is a neurologist in the Multiple Sclerosis Program and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute. She also serves as director of Barrow Global Neurology. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Mubarak’s expertise is in neuroimmunology. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the National Medical Association, and the Sudanese American Physicians Association. Dr. Mubarak earned her medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and a master’s degree in biomedical science from Barry University Miami Shores. She completed her neurology residency at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, where she also completed fellowships in neuroimmunology and global neurology. Dr. Mubarak takes a special interest in health disparities in multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders. As director of the Institute’s global neurology program, she aims to encourage more diversity and global collaboration in the field.

Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ, is renowned for its exceptional team of neurosurgeons and neurological specialists, offering state-of-the-art treatment options for a wide range of brain and spine conditions. Committed to patient care, Barrow provides comprehensive resources including second opinions, clinical trials, and support for individuals at various stages of their neurological journey. The institute is dedicated to advancing research and education in neurology, with numerous programs such as fellowships, internships, and global conferences. Barrow's focus on innovative treatments and patient-centered care positions it as a leader in neurological health and rehabilitation. Generated from the website