In 2015, HA supported Dr. Michael Piper with a $50,000 Innovator Award to study how ependymal cells develop. We are happy to report that this preliminary work recently resulted in Dr. Piper winning a $500,000 grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.

A few months ago, I noticed that my balance was deteriorating so I mentioned it to my GP at my annual physical.  He immediately ordered a CT scan and more Physical Therapy. 

Brain surgery should not be the only treatment option for the over 1 million Americans living with hydrocephalus. Join the Hydrocephalus Association is standing up to say #NOMOREBS – #NOMOREBRAINSURGERIES – with our national awareness campaign.

87-year-old retiree dedicates much of his time to raising awareness about NPH, particularly among medical providers.

A recent study published in Nature, Dr. Chay Kuo, out of Duke University, discovered a mechanism that may lead to the development of Postinfectious Hydrocephalus.

We hope you can join us in person at our 15th National Conference on Hydrocephalus: HA CONNECT. But, if you are not able to be in Orange County, this year we will LIVE STREAM and record a select number of our conference sessions.

For one night in Los Angeles, 700 people got to hear the hilarious antics of Tracy Morgan and several other comedians while raising awareness and funds for the Hydrocephalus Association’s research, support and education programs.

Due to the great number of conference attendees already registered for HA CONNECT this year, hotel rooms at the conference hotel are now completely sold out.

McCall shared the challenges her family has faced throughout her daughter’s journey with hydrocephalus at the 9th Annual Medical Imaging Technology Showcase.

43 brave Senators have stood up against legislative efforts to weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act, and we hope those impacted by hydrocephalus will take a moment to thank them for their efforts.