Blog | Hydrocephalus Association

Hydrocephalus Community Loses a Trailblazer

November 10, 2015

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Noel Tulipan, MD, renowned neurosurgeon and trailblazer in fetal surgery repair for spina bifida.

Diana Gray Announced as the New Chief Executive Officer

November 9, 2015

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Gray as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Announcing 2015 Hydrocephalus Association TTC Scholarship Recipients!

October 28, 2015

The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased and honored to announce our 2015 Hydrocephalus Association Teens Take Charge Scholarship Recipients.

College Bound? Tips on the College Application Process

October 26, 2015

Dara Tannariello offers advice on how to tackle the college application process and shares insight from her personal experience.

Partnering with Government to Shape Disease Research

September 11, 2015

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.

New Discovery Makes Researchers Rethink CSF Absorption

September 3, 2015

The discovery of lymphatic vessels in the brain creates a new focus for researchers looking for non-invasive treatments for hydrocephalus.

Announcing Our 2015 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!

August 26, 2015

We are pleased to announce our 2015 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Recipients!

The Miami Herald Raises Awareness of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

August 26, 2015

When our traditional notions of aging can cloud our ability to ask questions early and often for our loved ones…

Finding Our Way with L1CAM

August 20, 2015

The causes of hydrocephalus are varied, but one with a clear genetic linkage is X-linked hydrocephalus, a genetic disorder that occurs in about 1 of 30,000 births.

Research 101: Junction, Junction, What’s Your Function?

August 13, 2015

By understanding why and how these disruptions occur, scientists may be able to repair or replace abnormal junctions and prevent or arrest the development of hydrocephalus.