Development of a Novel Catheter for Hydrocephalus with Improved Resistance to Occlusion
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Organization
Duke University Medical Center
Award Date
Award Amount
100,000
Program Name
Biotechnology Innovation Grant
Program Category
Research and Equipment Support
Principal Investigator
Nandan Lad
Fiscal Year
2017
Region
Research Triangle
Project Description:
Duke University Medical Center (Nandan Lad) received $100,000 to test new designs for cranial shunts that drain excess brain fluid resulting from head trauma, disease or congenital defect.