Pediatric neurosurgeon whose main clinical interests include the treatment of hydrocephalus, including the use of neuroendoscopy.
Studies continue with computer assisted surgery particularly for deeply situated brain tumors.
Main research interest is in hydrocephalus. Clinical research activities include the design and conduct prospective studies to evaluate new hydrocephalus treatments including shunt valve design, the use of endoscopes to insert shunts, the risk factors for CSF shunt failure, and specifically infection. Basic research focuses on the development of non-invasive techniques to diagnose and treat shunt obstruction, and the development of mathematical models to predict the response of the brain to hydrocephalus and its treatment. Positions for graduate students or research fellows are available. The Hospital for Sick Children.