Albert Isaacs, MD, PhD

2024 Epidemiology Challenge Award Recipient

Comprehensive Epidemiological and Economic Assessment of Non-Normal Pressure Adult Hydrocephalus (NNPAH) in the United States.

Dr. Albert Isaacs is an Assistant Professor in Genomic Medicine at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His study aims to better understand how common Non-Normal Pressure Adult Hydrocephalus (NNPAH) is in the United States, who is most affected, and the financial costs it creates. By analyzing existing research and large national databases, Dr. Isaacs and team will estimate how many people have NNPAH, identify patterns across different age groups and causes, and explore the economic burden, including medical expenses, lost income, and costs related to disability. The results of this study will raise awareness of NNPAH, and help doctors, patients, and policymakers improve care, support earlier diagnosis, and develop better treatment strategies to reduce the condition’s impact on individuals and the healthcare system.