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\n\t\t\tResearch We Fund\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\tBy connecting basic, translational, and clinical researchers, HA is accelerating hydrocephalus research and working to fulfill our mission.\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\tBench to Bedside\t<\/h2>\n
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The Hydrocephalus Association Research Program is focused on advancing promising avenues of hydrocephalus research and building a committed and connected hydrocephalus research community. Through the support of three research networks and our patient-powered registry, HA has created a research ecosystem that improves the lives of those with hydrocephalus now, while identifying and testing new hypotheses and therapies. By connecting basic, translational, and clinical researchers, HA is accelerating hydrocephalus research and working to fulfill our mission.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tMeet Our Latest Grantees\t<\/h2>\n\t

Funding high-impact, high-quality basic, and translational research is essential for the identification and testing of new drugs and other therapies that could change how we treat hydrocephalus. That is why, each year, the Hydrocephalus Association runs grant cycles to fund individual researchers conducting innovative and exciting research that will improve our understanding of the condition, identify and test new interventions, and move new discoveries towards clinical use.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFunding Opportunities\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll Past Grantees and Programs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tNeuropsychology & Cognition Award\t<\/h2>\n\t

To advance research on quality of life aspects of hydrocephalus across the lifespan, in 2024, HA launched the Neuropsychology and Cognition Award<\/strong>. The goal of this award is to support innovative research that broadly addresses the utility and development of neuropsychological and cognitive assessment tools.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tGwendolyn Gerner, PsyD & Joanna Burton, MD, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus of Prematurity (PHHP): Elucidating Neurocognitive and Neurobehavioral Phenotypes with Robust Longitudinal Assessment<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tCatherine Stephan, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Developing a Brief, Repeatable, and Web-based Assessment of Cognitive Status for Patients with Obstructive Hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2024 Recipient<\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tJeffrey Schaffert, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Neuropsychological Phenotypes of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n

\n\t\t\tAccelerator Award\t<\/h2>\n\t

In 2024, HA launched the Accelerator Award<\/strong> to fund the advancement of ongoing research at any stage from the bench-to-bedside. This grant provides support for established investigators for research focused on preventing hydrocephalus or developing non-invasive treatments.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2025 Recipient<\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tThomas Arnold, MD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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A Role for Choline in Congenital Hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2024 Recipients<\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tMark Johnson, MD, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Interplay Between Genetics and Alcohol Consumption in iNPH<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tShenandoah Robinson, MD and Lauren Jantzie, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Inflammatory Lipids as Novel Therapeutic Targets and Biomarkers for Acquired Hydrocephalus<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tMaria Lehtinen, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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A Large Animal Model of Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage for the Advancement of Choroid Plexus Therapies<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n

\n\t\t\tInnovator Award\t<\/h2>\n\t

In 2015, HA launched the first-ever Innovator Award<\/strong> for Investigators in Hydrocephalus Research. The goal of this grant is to provide seed funding for bold and innovative research with the potential to transform the field of hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tNathaniel Fried, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Image-Guided Laser Clearance of Occluded Ventricular Catheters for Treatment of Hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tJune Goto, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Choroid Plexus Targeted Treatment for Hydrocephalus<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tMarwan Osman, PhD, MPH<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Addressing Paenibacillus-Associated Neonatal Sepsis and Post-Infectious Hydrocephalus in East Africa (PANS-PIH)<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tStavros Taraviras, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Investigating the Use of Focused Ultrasound as a Gene Delivery Approach Targeting Ependymal Cells<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2024 Recipients<\/h4>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\tMohammed Alshareef, BSE, MD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Complement Alternative Pathway Initiation Contributes to Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus in a Neonatal GMH Model<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tMercedeh Javanbakht Movassagh, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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The Role of Pathogens and Non-Coding RNAs in Neonatal Hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tGeoffrey Colby, MD, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Validation of a Novel Implantable Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Flow Sensor<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tMaria Garcia Bonilla, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Targeting Neuroinflammation in PHH: a Novel Immunomodulatory Approach<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tPeter Chiarelli, MD, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Quantitative, Non-Invasive Shunt Flow Measurement for Improved Management of Shunted Hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tCameron Sadegh, MD, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Utilizing Neurosurgical Specimens to Study Intraventricular Hemorrhage and the Feasibility of Targeted Gene Therapy<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tJennifer Kong, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Leveraging a Cortical Spheroid System to Understand the Pathogenesis of Hydrocephalus<\/p>\n

This award was funded by the Rudi Schulte Research Institute.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tMercedeh Movassagh, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Improving neonatal hydrocephalus diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through metagenomics and genetic characterization in Ugandan cohorts.<\/p>\n

This award was funded by the Rudi Schulte Research Institute. <\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tJonathan R. Sukovich, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Histotripsy for the treatment of hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tAndreas Rauschecker, MD, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Automated Volumetric Measurements for Early Diagnosis and Identification of Fetal Hydrocephalus Requiring Intervention.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tRonald Parchem, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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MicroRNA regulation of neural fate specification in congenital hydrocephalus.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tTim Cherry, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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The MicroMRNA, MIR9 as a Network Regulator in Hydrocephalus.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tMaria Lehtinen, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Cellular and Molecular Characterization of Human and Porcine Choroid Plexus to study Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH).<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tJennifer Strahle, MD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Amniotic fluid and CSF Factors Responsible for Hydrocephalus and Altered Brain Development in Myelomeningocele.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tRyann Fame, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Identify common genetic pathways between neural tube defects.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tOlufemi Idowu, MBBS, FWACS, FACS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Identify the barriers which exist for patients with childhood hydrocephalus in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tRamin Eskandari, MD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Determine the most effective treatment window and dose for a previously determined therapeutic target of Post-Hemmorhagic Hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro. <\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tCarolyn A. Harris, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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(1) Understand how the secretion and barrier functions of the choroid plexus are altered in response to inflammation. <\/p>\n

(2) Develop shunt catheters with topographical changes to reduce shunt obstructions. <\/p>\n

(3) Develop a patient-specific computational model and test ventricular catheters, placement, and outcomes with it to improve predictive capabilities of ventricular failure.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tGabriel Haller, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Identify novel genes and pathways implicated in Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus (PHH) and identify potential biomarkers of PHH as well as explore potential drugs already developed which can be repurposed to target PHH.<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tJames (Pat) McAllister II, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Understand a disease pathway in Post-Hemmorhagic Hydrocephalus and analyze a potential therapeutic target.<\/p>\n

This award was supported by Team Hydro.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tMaria Lehtinen, PhD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Identify a disease pathway that could be targeted therapeutically to potentially minimize white matter damage in Post-Hemmorhagic Hydrocephalus.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n

\n\t\t\tEngineering in Hydrocephalus Prize\t<\/h2>\n\t

The Engineering in Hydrocephalus Prize<\/strong> was created to award undergraduate or graduate research projects focused on engineering solutions for hydrocephalus. This award aims to encourage the next generation of scientists to think creatively and design projects that address the challenges of hydrocephalus. Awardees also receive mentorship opportunities by experts in the fields of bioengineering and hydrocephalus. With this award, we strive to increase diverse perspectives within our research ecosystem.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tNeuraVita Group – 2025 Engineering Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Ahmad Alhayek, Neal Tsai, Jess Goldberg, and Nicholas Demetriou (NeuraVita) are developing a small, non-invasive device that attaches to shunts and uses gentle vibrations to help prevent blockages.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tYihan Wu – 2025 Engineering Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Yihan Wu developed a new, non-invasive MRI technique called velocity-selective spin labeling (VSSL) to safely visualize CSF flow in the brain.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tFabian Fl\u00fcrenbrock – 2025 Engineering Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Fabian Fl\u00fcrenbrock developed a smart shunt research platform that could be used to test CSF flow dynamics and regulate intracranial pressure.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tYuli Wang – 2024 Engineering Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Yuli Wang developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-based deep learning model to improve the accuracy of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) diagnosis using medical imaging and clinical data.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tHaritosh Patel and Amy Huang – 2024 Engineering Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Haritosh Patel and Amy Huang have developed a new design for ventricular catheters (VCs) to address the high failure rates in hydrocephalus treatment, where current VCs often get blocked or infected.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tBianka Valecruz – 2024 Engineering Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Bianka Valecruz developed a physical system to mimic the dynamic pressure, flow, and conditions within the brain. This provides a platform to analyze intracranial pressure and CSF flow in real-time in a controlled environment.<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n

\n\t\t\tNext Generation Scientists Travel Award\t<\/h2>\n\t[Formerly named the Young Investigator Travel Award]\n

The National Conference on Hydrocephalus (HA CONNECT) brings together renowned clinicians and scientists with the hydrocephalus patient community. The Conference is an ideal place for young investigators to meet the patients and families affected by hydrocephalus and hopefully strengthen their commitment to a career focused on hydrocephalus. However, few scientists or medical professionals in training are able to attend. The Next Generation Scientists Travel Award<\/strong> aims to encourage the next generation of hydrocephalus researchers to attend and allows them the opportunity to present their research.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tBianka Valecruz<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Developing a Testing System to Improve Shunt Blockages<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tRiccardo Serra, MD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Novel Ventricular Catheter for Drainage of Intraventricular Hemorrhage<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tGwen Sebring, BS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Developing a genetic tool to treat infant hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tChris Roberts, MS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Modeling Brain Fluid Dynamics with Shunts<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tBrady Rivkin<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Noninvasive Measurement of CSF Flow<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tElizabeth Ricci, BS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Modeling\u00a0Congenital Hydrocephalus\u00a0in\u00a0Tadpoles<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Modeling Candidate Congenital Hydrocephalus Genes in Frogs<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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The movement of molecules when cerebrospinal fluid is produced<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Design of Non-obstructive Self-cleaning Ventricular Shunt<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Predicting CSF Production Using Blood Pressure: A Rat Model<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\tTim Heck, MD<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Long Term Benefits with a Novel Drug Treatment in a Rat Model of Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus of Prematurity<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus Slows Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Movement in Rats<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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CSF hypersecretion in a genetic mouse model of congenital hydrocephalus\u00a0<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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A role of the Immune System in Hydrocephalus Following Brain Bleeds in a Neonatal Mouse Model<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Bleeding Can Increase Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Secretion<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Ventricular enlargement and NPH symptoms in mice<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Altered Genes regulating DNA Handling in Congenital Hydrocephalus\u00a0<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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A Mouse Model of Post-Infectious Hydrocephalus: Stem Cell Zone Damage and Repair<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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An Inexpensive Way to Observe Initial Shunt Obstruction<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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The Role of GPR39 (Protein G) in Hemorrhage-Induced Hydrocephalus<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n

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Brain Monitoring to predict surgical outcome<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n

\n\t\t\tCynthia Solomon Resident’s Prize in Hydrocephalus\t<\/h2>\n\t

One way the Hydrocephalus Association promotes research and leadership in hydrocephalus is through our annual Resident’s Prize. This prize is awarded each year to the most promising hydrocephalus-related research paper presented by a neurosurgical resident at the Pediatric Section meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons\/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (AANS\/CNS). The prize is designed to encourage young doctors to focus their research efforts on advancing treatment and care of individuals with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

Cynthia Solomon, a co-founder and enduring advocate of HA, conceived the concept of the Resident’s Prize in 1998 to motivate neurosurgical residents to actively participate in research endeavors. To pay tribute to Cynthia’s profound influence, this award underwent a renaming during our 40th anniversary celebrations in 2023. It will now be officially known as The Cynthia Solomon Resident’s Prize in Hydrocephalus<\/strong>, encapsulating her lasting legacy and dedication to advancing hydrocephalus research.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tJulia Pazniokas, MD – 2025 Resident’s Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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2025 Cynthia Solomon Resident\u2019s Prize in Hydrocephalus Project title: Early Intervention for Neonatal Intraventricular Hemorrhage:…<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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2024 Cynthia Solomon Resident\u2019s Prize in Hydrocephalus Project title: Proteomic Insights into Blood-CSF Barrier Disruption…<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\tLeonard H. Verhey, MD, PhD – 2022 Resident’s Prize<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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2022 Cynthia Solomon Resident\u2019s Prize in Hydrocephalus PROJECT TITLE: Re-evaluation of ETV Success Score in…<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n

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HA launched the Epidemiology Challenge Award<\/strong> in 2024, aimed to develop reliable data on the epidemiology and economic impact of adult hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Comprehensive Epidemiological and Economic Assessment of Non-Normal Pressure Adult Hydrocephalus (NNPAH) in the United States<\/p>\nRead More<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div> \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFunding Opportunities\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll Past Grantees and Programs\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t

Improving Patient Care Now<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t

We support two multicenter clinical research networks, the pediatric-focused Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) and the Adult HCRN (AHCRN). These networks of highly skilled clinician-scientists are changing how hydrocephalus clinical research is conducted and producing high quality, high impact studies at an unprecedented pace.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t

Bringing the Patient Voice to Research<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t

The HA Patient-Powered Interactive Engagement Registry (HAPPIER) is an online database that was developed by HA and created to bring the patient perspective to hydrocephalus research. HAPPIER currently collects information on the treatment and symptoms, health, and quality of life of people living with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin Now\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t