Joint 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of SRHSB and Hydrocephalus Association Workshop

Monday, August 4, 2025, 8:00 AM - Friday, August 8, 2025, 1:30 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center, Columbus, OH


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (15.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (15.50 hours)

Join us as the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida (SRHSB) and the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) come together to host two events taking place at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH

August 4-5, 2025: Hydrocephalus Research Workshop: Engineering in Hydrocephalus (invitation only) - no CE credit is available

August 6-8, 2025:  SRHSB Annual Conference - up to 15.5 hours of CE credit is available

This event will bring together leading experts from multiple disciplines to share the latest research, strategize on advancing the field, and foster collaboration on hydrocephalus and spina bifida. Highlights include keynote lectures by renown specialists, thematic sessions on engineering solutions, clinical challenges, a pediatric neurosurgery course, and interactive sessions. Attendees will have opportunities to network, explore cutting-edge research, and engage in discussions on the future of hydrocephalus and neural tube defects. Together, we will work towards advancing patient care and improving global outcomes.

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Abstracts

If you would like to submit an abstract for the SRHSB conference, please click here.

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SRHSB Awards - please click here for more information.

• Norman Guthkelch Award

• Waite Hydrocephalus Research Student Bursary

• SRHSB/Integra Graduate Travelling Fellowship Program

• Casey Holter Essay Prize

• Casey Holter Lectureship

1. Hydrocephalus Association Engineering Workshop: Understand the latest research in engineering and hydrocephalus.
2. Hydrocephalus Association Engineering Workshop: Understand the patient perspective.
3. Hydrocephalus Association Engineering Workshop: Understand how devices can contribute to improved patient care in and out of the clinic.
4. SRHSB: Enhance their understanding of the latest research in hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
5. SRHSB: Explore innovative approaches to engineering solutions and therapeutics in hydrocephalus care.
6. SRHSB: Gain insights into spinal deformity, urologic management, and clinical case challenges in NTDs.
7. SRHSB: Foster collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
8. SRHSB: Engage with patients and stakeholders to align clinical strategies with patient needs.

To register, please create a CloudCME account. If you require assistance, please reference the how-to guide. If you are traveling internationally, you may require a travel visa. During registration, please indicate if you will need an invitation letter.

Registration Rates for the SRHSB Conference:

If you require financial assistance, please contact SRHSB Honorary Treasurer, Will Singleton.

In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children's Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),  and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team.

AMA Statement

The Nationwide Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to Whitney Phillips.

Nationwide Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Confidentiality:

In an attempt to allow for an open discussion, the event organizers requests participants hold in confidence all confidential information sent in advance of, and presented at, these events. By registering for the event(s), you agree to keep the shared information confidential. 

Accessibility Statement
  Nationwide Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Hilton Downtown Columbus

402 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

To reserve a room in the hotel block, please use this link.

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We have not assessed these hotels for safety or visibility, but this link includes nearby options for attendees who prefer to stay at an accommodation other than the designated Hilton Downtown Columbus. The address of the Conference Center is 520 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Columbus, OH 43215.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital® adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nationwide Children's Hospital adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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