Posts Tagged ‘hydrocephalus research’
Hydrocephalus Association Highlights Revolutionary Women in Medical Research
Celebrate Influential Leaders during National Women’s History Month. Dr. Robinson & Dr. Jantzie are both revolutionary women making strides for hydrocephalus
Read MoreGet to Know Dr. Engin Deniz: HA 2019 Innovator Award Grantee
For our Meet the Innovator Award Grantees Blog Series, we interviewed Dr. Engin Deniz, one of four scientists who received a 2019 Innovator Award. Through his research, he hopes to determine how cilia, small hair like structures that move CSF, contribute to post-traumatic hydrocephalus.
Read MoreGet to Know Dr. Joel Geerling: HA 2019 Innovator Award Grantee
In the 3rd installment of our Meet the Innovator Awardees Blog Series, we interviewed Dr. Joel Geerling, one of four scientists who received our 2019 Innovator Award, and Maggie Tish, who works in Dr. Geerling’s lab. They delve deeper into their fascinating research on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
Read MoreSponsored Research Events
The Hydrocephalus Association sponsors research conferences and workshops to bring together researchers, clinicians and academics…
Read MoreFour Scientists Awarded HA Grants to Deepen Our Understanding about Hydrocephalus
There is a lot we do not know about how hydrocephalus develops and how to best treat the condition across our many communities. Our 2019 Innovator Award recipients are looking to change that.
Read MoreSt. Louis Event Celebrates 10th Anniversary of HA’s Research Initiative
Families and researchers from across the country came together on Nov. 3 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of HA’s Research Initiative. The event, held in St. Louis, MO, highlighted the successes of our research investments and honored the trailblazers who started it all.
Read MoreThree Scientists Awarded HA Grants for Their Bold and Innovative Work
What if you could prevent or stop the development of hydrocephalus after a brain bleed or develop a shunt that doesn’t get clogged? That’s what the 2018 HA Innovator Award grantees are hoping to do through their research projects.
Read More2016 Year-In-Review
As we close out yet another banner year, we are grateful for all that we have been able to achieve through the support of our caring community.
Read MoreTeam Hydro’s Commitment to Curing Hydrocephalus Receives National Attention
Featured in Forbes, Team Hydro, now in it’s ninth year, has raised $546,335 for hydrocephalus research.
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2015 Innovator Award Grantees
2015 Awardees focused on research to better understand why hydrocephalus develops and to identify therapies to prevent or reverse hydrocephalus.
Read MoreDiana Gray Announced as the New Chief Executive Officer
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Gray as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Read MorePartnering with Government to Shape Disease Research
HA played a key role at the annual NINDS Nonprofit Forum, which provides an opportunity for nonprofit leaders to engage in dialogue with NINDS staff.
Read MoreScientific Networks are Changing the Research Landscape
Together, the HA-funded HCRN, AHCRN, and HANDS are changing how hydrocephalus research is conducted and accelerating research progress.
Read MoreResearch 101: The Importance of Sample Size
Having a large number of participants reduces the risk of accidently having extreme, or biased, groups. Let’s find out why.
Read MoreThe Patient Voice in Hydrocephalus Research Studies
Our Patient Partner Committees provide the patient perspective throughout the duration of a research study, making sure the patient voice is at the table.
Read MoreHCRN Researcher Dr. Jay Wellons Demonstrates Importance of Multi-Center Studies
How do surgeons make decisions? How do they stand by those decisions and evaluate themselves? The HCRN set out to answer these questions in their study.
Read MoreResearch 101: An Explanation of Clinical Trials Design
Dr. Koschnitzky continues our Science Facts blog series with an explanation of the various clinical trial designs we find in hydrocephalus research.
Read MoreEndoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) in Children: Prospective, Multicenter Results from the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN)
What determines the success of an ETV for treating hydrocephalus? Dr. Kulkarni shares their initial findings gathered from across HCRN centers.
Read MoreGrey is the new White? Not in the brain!
This Science Facts blog explains the difference between white and grey matter in the brain. Helping you untangle complex concepts and language in research studies!
Read MoreNeurons – a brain superhighway!
This month’s Science Facts blog focuses on the neuron and it’s role in basic brain function. Helping you untangle complex concepts and language in research studies!
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