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Julia Pazniokas, MD – 2025 Resident’s Prize
2025 Cynthia Solomon Resident’s Prize in Hydrocephalus Project title: Early Intervention for Neonatal Intraventricular Hemorrhage:…
Camden
Camden was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in infancy and had multiple brain surgeries before age two, yet his joy, strength, and love shine bright.
Angel
Angel was diagnosed with hydrocephalus after years without answers and has spent decades living fully, finding joy in family and grandchildren
Ethan
Ethan was diagnosed with hydrocephalus before birth and grew at his own pace—meeting every milestone with joy, determination, and a smile.
Kyle
Kyle navigated hydrocephalus and constant surgeries while in medical school, transforming patient experience into a career in academic medicine.
Nathaniel Fried, PhD
Image-Guided Laser Clearance of Occluded Ventricular Catheters for Treatment of Hydrocephalus
June Goto, PhD
Choroid Plexus Targeted Treatment for Hydrocephalus
This award was supported by Team Hydro.
Marwan Osman, PhD, MPH
Addressing Paenibacillus-Associated Neonatal Sepsis and Post-Infectious Hydrocephalus in East Africa (PANS-PIH)
This award was supported by Team Hydro.
Stavros Taraviras, PhD
Investigating the Use of Focused Ultrasound as a Gene Delivery Approach Targeting Ependymal Cells
This award was supported by Team Hydro.
Gwendolyn Gerner, PsyD & Joanna Burton, MD, PhD
Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus of Prematurity (PHHP): Elucidating Neurocognitive and Neurobehavioral Phenotypes with Robust Longitudinal Assessment
Catherine Stephan, PhD
Developing a Brief, Repeatable, and Web-based Assessment of Cognitive Status for Patients with Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Allison
Allison was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 11 months. After multiple surgeries and therapy, she’s now 6, thriving, strong, and full of courage.
Sophia
Sophia was born with hydrocephalus and faced lifelong health challenges. Now a fitness coach and author, she inspires others to overcome and thrive.
Colton
Colton was a preemie diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a tough start. At 4, he’s thriving, playing, and full of joy.
Tina
Tina was diagnosed with NPH after months of unexplained changes and declining mobility. Now, her husband shares their ongoing journey of care and hope.
Gaelle
Born with hydrocephalus, Gaelle has faced countless surgeries and setbacks, yet continues to inspire others through her strength and optimism.
Scott
Scott’s journey with hydrocephalus is one of strength and perseverance—overcoming paralysis and finding purpose in helping others heal.
Lindsay
Lindsay was diagnosed with hydrocephalus before birth. After multiple surgeries and vision loss, she found purpose teaching students with visual impairments.
Lilien
Lilien was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 3 months old and has undergone 11 surgeries. Now 21, she’s thriving in her third year of medical school in Austria.