About Us
Welcome to the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina
Bifida (SRHSB)
Our aim is to increase public awareness of hydrocephalus and
spina bifida and to promote research across the diverse fields of
study relevant to these conditions, with the ultimate goal of
alleviating, managing and preventing the conditions. We recognize
that hydrocephalus can affect people of any age, and our research
interests reflect this, ranging from fetal imaging, termination of
pregnancy and neonatology to normal pressure hydrocephalus in the older population. We
also recognize that, while much can be done to reduce the risk of
spina bifida, more research is needed on biochemical and genetic
aspects of prevention, and existing strategies need to be
implemented more widely.
The needs of people of all ages with spina bifida need to be
met, and our interests range from special needs education through
social and psychological aspects to nursing, urological,
neurological, orthopaedic and neurosurgical approaches. Scientific,
ethical and clinical aspects are covered.
The Society, founded in 1957, is made up of members from 30
countries worldwide and is a registered charity in the UK.
