EACCME® Accredits Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress
20.5 European CME credits
We are delighted to announce that the Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress has been awarded 20.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).
The Countdown Is On: Join Us in São Paulo!
There’s still time to secure your place at the Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress, taking place 31 July – 3 August 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Join colleagues from around the world for an inspiring scientific programme, engaging discussions, valuable networking opportunities, and the latest developments in hydrocephalus and CSF disorders.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress. Register today and join the international community shaping the future of hydrocephalus care.
Download Promotional Material: Visit our Download Center on the congress website to access banners, headers, and posters to help spread the word about Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress. Your active participation is important in creating a buzz around the congress!
Introducing the Hydrocephalus Society Sponsored Observerships and Research Grants
The Hydrocephalus Society is pleased to announce two key opportunities designed to support early-career professionals and advance research in hydrocephalus and CSF disorders. Both programmes share a common application deadline of 20 September 2026 – don’t miss your chance to apply.
Sponsored Observerships Programme
Gain first-hand clinical exposure at leading international centers and expand your professional experience.
Opportunity to visit specialized hydrocephalus treatment centers worldwide
Observe operations, procedures, and clinical practices by expert teams
Open to young scientists with clinical or non-clinical backgrounds (e.g., residents, PhD students, post-docs)
Duration: 5 working days (7 days total including travel)
Funding: up to €2,000 for travel and accommodation (reimbursed upon receipt submission)
Eligibility:
Must have trainee status (resident, graduate student, post-doc or equivalent)
Must be a Hydrocephalus Society member
Support your research and contribute to advancing knowledge in the field.
€6,000 seed funding for innovative research projects
Open to projects in key thematic areas, including:
Adult Hydrocephalus
Congenital & Pediatric Hydrocephalus
Experimental Hydrocephalus
Intracranial Pressure
Neuroimaging
Technical Advances in Treatment & Diagnostics
Movement Disorders & Hydrocephalus
Eligibility:
Must be a Hydrocephalus Society member
Must be part of an established research group/institution
Must demonstrate a proven research track record
Additional benefit:
Invitation to present at Hydrocephalus 2028 World Congress (Rome)
Travel & accommodation support up to €1,000
Hydrocephalus 2026 will bring together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, and innovators from around the world for four days of scientific exchange, meaningful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
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Secure your place!
Explore the latest developments, share experiences, challenge ideas and connect with colleagues from around the world who are shaping the future of hydrocephalus.
Expect inspiring sessions, new perspectives, engaging conversations, and the chance to strengthen collaborations across our global community.
If you haven’t secured your place yet, now is the time!
Register now and join us in São Paulo for Hydrocephalus 2026.
Download Promotional Material: Visit our Download Center on the congress website to access banners, headers, and posters to help spread the word about Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress. Your active participation is important in creating a buzz around the congress!
Join us at the Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress and be part of one of the leading international gatherings dedicated to advancing research, clinical practice, innovation, and patient care.
From 31 July – 3 August 2026, experts, clinicians, researchers, rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare professionals from around the world will come together in São Paulo, Brazil to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging approaches, and shape the future of hydrocephalus care.
Secure your place today and join colleagues from across the globe for four days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
We are pleased to present this month’s interesting paper, “Neuroendoscopic lavage: a single-center retrospective cohort in the USA” authored by:
Sunny Abdelmageed Lucinda Chiu Maria Dizon Ulrich-Wilhelm Thomale Jeffrey S Raskin Michael DeCuypere Jonathan Scoville Sandi Lam
Can neuroendoscopic lavage reduce complications after severe intraventricular hemorrhage in premature infants?In this US single center study, Abdelmageed et al. evaluated neuroendoscopic lavage (NEL) in premature newborns with post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH).
They demonstrated a longer time before permanent shunt placement, as well as lower rates of complex multiloculated hydrocephalus and reduced need for multiple catheter system, compared with patients who did not undergo NEL.Although many patients still required ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VP shunt), NEL appears to be a promising minimally invasive strategy in this fragile population.
Your participation, insightful questions, and continued support helped make this webinar series a success.
Whether you joined us live or watched the recordings afterwards, thank you for being part of this international community.
Stay tuned for Global Webinar Series 2026-2027, coming soon!
Young Investigators Awards
Young researchers are invited to submit their work for consideration. Selected abstracts will be presented in three dedicated sessions during the Congress, and award recipients will receive prize money and/or complimentary registration for the next Hydrocephalus Annual Congress.
Selected abstracts will be presented in three dedicated sessions during the Congress, and award recipients will receive prize money or complimentary registration for the next Hydrocephalus Annual Congress!
Submit your abstract by 16 March 2026 and become part of the
scientific programme of the Congress!
Previous recordings 🎥
Don’t miss out on the recording of the 2025-2026 Hydrocephalus Society Global Webinar Series Part 10
Explore an exciting scientific programme covering the full spectrum of hydrocephalus and CSF disorders, bringing together the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment, research, and patient care for both children and adults.
Start planning your congress experience, discover the sessions that matter most to you, and get ready to connect with leading experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners from around the world.
Join us in São Paolo, Brazil, from 31 July – 3 August 2026 for four inspiring days of science, innovation, collaboration, and global networking!
With the detailed programme now available, you can start planning your congress experience and identify the sessions most relevant to your interests. If you have not yet registered, now is the perfect time to reserve your spot.
Download Promotional Material: Visit our Download Center on the congress website to access banners, headers, and posters to help spread the word about Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress. Your active participation is important in creating a buzz around the congress!
Join us at the Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress, where experts and professionals from around the world come together to exchange knowledge, innovation, and experience.
Get inspired by an outstanding scientific programme featuring top-notch invited speakers, recognized for their expertise and excellence in the field. Secure your place to attend this unique international meeting.
We are pleased to present this month’s interesting paper, “A novel method of fabricating dynamic, heterogenous benchtop lateral and third ventricle phantoms from MRI of hydrocephalus patients: a verification and validation study” authored by:
Blake Gura
Ahmad Faryami
Christopher Roberts
Carolyn A Harris
This study introduces a novel MRI-based technique to create dynamic, patient-specific 3D models of the lateral and third ventricles in hydrocephalus. Using polystyrene rotational molding. Gura and collegues developed anatomically accurate and compliant ventricular models that closely replicate real patient morphology and volume changes.
These models could become powerful clinical tools to better understand shunt failure, catheter positioning, and ventricular dynamics, paving the way for more personalized hydrocephalus research and treatment.
Join us at the Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress in the bustling city of São Paulo, Brazil, for a global gathering dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of hydrocephalus and cerebral hydrodynamics disorders. We are honoured to welcome leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and passionate advocates from around the world for an inspiring exchange of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.
Take advantage of early registration rates by 15 May 2026! (final deadline)
We are pleased to present this month’s interesting paper, “PUMP study: reservoir pumping in suspected underdrained shunted patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus – a prospective single-center study” authored by:
Uwe Kehler
A new prospective PUMP Study offers meaningful progress in managing shunted normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). By using a simple, non‑invasive reservoir‑pumping test, clinicians identified underdrainage and avoided invasive diagnostics in 76% of cases. The pumping maneuver provided rapid functional feedback, guided valve adjustments, and improved clinical decision-making, making it a practical first‑line tool for everyday NPH management. This study highlights how small, bedside interventions can meaningfully improve patient care.
We’re pleased to introduce the speakers and moderators for Part 8, which will
feature one in-depth lecture followed by a spotlight on young investigator by an expert.
Join us now for FREE and reserve your spot for Part 8
The final deadline to submit your abstract for the Hydrocephalus 2026 World Congress is today!
Get the chance to be part of the largest global event dedicated to Hydrocephalus treatment. Present your research on an international stage alongside participants from 40+ countries.
✅ Bring your science to Brazil
✅ Share your work with the world
✅ Make your impact
Make the most of this final week and submit your abstarct now!
Young Investigators Awards
Young researchers are invited to submit their work for consideration. Selected abstracts will be presented in three dedicated sessions during the Congress, and award recipients will receive prize money and/or complimentary registration for the next Hydrocephalus Annual Congress.
Selected abstracts will be presented in three dedicated sessions during the Congress, and award recipients will receive prize money or complimentary registration for the next Hydrocephalus Annual Congress!
Submit your abstract by 16 March 2026 and become part of the
scientific programme of the Congress!
We are pleased to present this month’s interesting paper, “Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Incidence, Prevalence, and Progression in a Large Population-Based Cohort of Older Adults” authored by:
Clara Constantinescu, Doerthe Ziegelitz, Carsten Wikkelsø, Silke Kern, Daniel Jaraj, Eric Westman, Ingmar Skoog and Mats Tullberg
This is a robust and scientifically rigorous publication. It builds upon a well-characterized longitudinal cohort and offers highly valuable epidemiological and clinical insights into the natural history and development of iNPH. Long-term, population-based data of this quality are uncommon in our field, and the methodological strength of the study makes its conclusions particularly meaningful for both clinical practice and future research. Moreover, the paper advances our understanding of disease incidence and progression, with direct implications for early detection, monitoring, and management strategies.
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