People
Harry
Misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s, Harry fought for the right diagnosis—NPH. Now, he’s rebuilding his life with therapy, community, and renewed independence.
Marcio
From overcoming medical hurdles in Brazil to pursuing a degree in medicine, Marcio’s hydrocephalus journey is one of resilience, perseverance, and hope.
Janay
Diagnosed at 8, Janay has endured 200+ shunt revisions. Now, she’s advocating, supporting others, and refusing to let hydrocephalus define her.
Colton
Born premature, Colton faced hydrocephalus and multiple shunt surgeries. Now, at almost three, he’s thriving and two years shunt failure-free!
Sarah
Sarah was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at four months, facing surgeries and challenges. Now a mother, she lives each day with strength and purpose.
Ayana
Ayana was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at age 12.Through 15 brain surgeries, she found strength, hope, and purpose.
Bill
Born in the late 1960s, Bill faced early challenges with hydrocephalus but went on to earn a master’s degree, teach, and become a parent, grateful for his stability while recognizing every journey is unique.
Savannah
Savannah introduced her mother to hydrocephalus 13 years ago and has since been her greatest teacher. Her resilience and determination inspired her mother to become a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, turning challenges into purpose.
Albert Isaacs, MD, PhD
Comprehensive Epidemiological and Economic Assessment of Non-Normal Pressure Adult Hydrocephalus (NNPAH) in the United States
Diane
Diane was diagnosed with NPH at 70 years old, after struggles with falls and incontinence. Following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery, she has made steady progress, moving from a walker to a cane, supported by her husband Alan and family as she embraces life’s challenges and small victories.
Dereck
Dereck’s journey with hydrocephalus has made him resilient, navigating over 500 surgeries and countless challenges. Despite unexpected turns, he finds fulfillment in volunteering and inspiring hope in others.
Lauren Schulz, MD – 2024 Resident’s Prize
2024 Cynthia Solomon Resident’s Prize in Hydrocephalus Project title: Proteomic Insights into Blood-CSF Barrier Disruption…
Shenandoah Robinson, MD and Lauren Jantzie, PhD
Inflammatory Lipids as Novel Therapeutic Targets and Biomarkers for Acquired Hydrocephalus
This award was supported by Team Hydro.
Maria Lehtinen, PhD
A Large Animal Model of Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage for the Advancement of Choroid Plexus Therapies
This award was supported by Team Hydro.
Mohammed Alshareef, BSE, MD
Complement Alternative Pathway Initiation Contributes to Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus in a Neonatal GMH Model
This award was supported by Team Hydro.
Mercedeh Javanbakht Movassagh, PhD
The Role of Pathogens and Non-Coding RNAs in Neonatal Hydrocephalus
Maria Garcia Bonilla, PhD
Targeting Neuroinflammation in PHH: a Novel Immunomodulatory Approach
This award was supported by Team Hydro.