Friday, October 23, 2026
Online Streaming Available 1 Day Conference October 23rd, 2026 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours
Description
The symposium will explore recent advances in our understanding of the cerebral windkessel system and its relevance to disorders of cerebrovascular and cerebral spinal fluid (CFS) energy flow, with particular attention to hydrocephalus. It will bring together neurosurgeons, engineers, neurologists, researchers, and patient advocates and will include keynote lectures and interactive scientific discussions.
Dates and Times
Start: 10/23/2026 7:00 AM
End: 10/23/2026 3:15 PM
Objectives
- Discuss how the Windkessel theory changes the traditional understanding of brain pulsatility in the setting of conditions such as Hydrocephalus or Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Describe compliance, cerebral autoregulation, intracranial pressure in relation to conditions affecting the brain.
- Review cutting-edge approaches to treating Hydrocephalus.
Speakers
Panels
Location
MART Auditorium
1 Lauterbur Drive
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Accreditation
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.