Park Central and the Phoenix Medical Quarter are hosting a groundbreaking partnership with leading neurologists from Vietnam and Barrow Neurological Institute.
This cross-training and educational collaboration, initiated through key discussions held by Plaza Companies principals and Barrow Neurological Institute with the McCain Institute, signifies a new era of international cooperation in the medical field and another example of the impact of the Phoenix Medical Quarter in the heart of the community.
The program welcomed esteemed fellows Dr. Pham Quang Tho and Dr. Nguyen Minh Anh, who are at Barrow for the next month as part of this exchange. Barrow Neurological Institute, a global leader in neurological care, research, and education, has an active role at Park Central and the Phoenix Medical Quarter, creating an ideal platform for fostering such international ties. The program is the start of an ongoing relationship with three additional healthcare experts arriving in October and more in the future.
“This program is the direct result of the McCain Institute’s meetings in Vietnam, where we explored how to integrate cutting-edge medical practices from Arizona with the remarkable progress being made in Vietnam,” said Sharon Harper, Chairman and CEO of Plaza Companies, co-developer of Park Central in the Phoenix Medical Quarter and a McCain Institute Trustee. “Barrow’s work is truly international, and this partnership reflects our commitment to sharing expertise and fostering innovation globally.”
“Barrow Neurological Institute is proud to be the host organization for stroke physicians from the Bach Mai National Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam,” said Huiam Mubarak, MD, director of the Barrow Global Neurology Program. This visit aligns with Barrow Global’s mission to provide a learning environment to improve the neuroscience health care of underserved populations across the globe. We aim to inspire neuroscience physicians and surgeons, advanced practice nurses, scientists and students by making world-class education and training accessible.”
“For years, we have worked to position Phoenix as a leader in bioscience and healthcare innovation, and it is incredibly rewarding to see results that span the globe,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. “We are thrilled to host physicians from Vietnam in the heart of Phoenix and look forward to the many benefits of this new partnership.”
The official welcome event took place on September 16 at the Creighton University Health Sciences Campus, where members of the medical community and diplomatic representatives celebrated this milestone in U.S.-Vietnam medical cooperation.
Barrow Neurological Institute has officially opened a new cutting-edge research center that is expected to revolutionize neurological research and expand Phoenix’s research footprint into the areas of environmental neurology and health equity. The Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, located at the Park Central property in the Phoenix Medical Quarter, comprises a 10,099 square-foot dry laboratory housing 10 principal research investigators and their dedicated teams.
Plaza Companies and Tucson’s Holualoa Companies have teamed up to redevelop Park Central into a vibrant destination, which once was the city’s first official large-scale shopping mall. Park Central has developed a particular focus on bioscience over the past few years with the addition of Creighton University as well as an influx of bioscience companies to the project.
The new Park Central includes 500,000 square feet of Class A creative office and retail space available for lease with the ability to accommodate tenants ranging from 3,500 square feet to more than 100,000 square feet in size. It features exclusive tenant patios, on-site restaurants and amenities, a stunning mid-century modern design, 15- to 25-foot ceilings, convenient bike path and light rail access and ample parking.
Photo from left to right: Dr. Nguyen Minh Anh: visiting Stroke Neurologist from Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam; Dr. Michael Lawton: President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute, Chief of Neurovascular Surgery; Kate Gallego: City of Phoenix Mayor; Dr. Pham Quang Tho: visiting Emergency Physician from Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam; Dr. F. David Barranco: Neurosurgeon, Chief Medical Officer of the Barrow Neurological Institute & Co-Director of Barrow Global; and Dr. Daniel Gonzalez: Assistant Professor of Neurology, Division of Vascular Neurology and Residency Program Director of Adult Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute.
