Neurofluid transport and brain health: From mechanisms and technological innovation to clinical applications

(Lecture Hall F5)

Recent research has highlighted the importance of neurofluid transport in maintaining brain health across the lifespan, yet the mechanisms governing fluid transport and clearance within and around the brain remain incompletely understood. At the same time, new imaging and monitoring technologies are rapidly advancing, providing unprecedented opportunities to study neurofluid dynamics in vivo.

This workshop brings together experts from neuroimaging, physiology, fluid dynamics, and lymphatic surgery to explore emerging insights into neurofluid transport. Presentations will examine innovative noninvasive approaches for imaging brain clearance pathways and monitoring intracranial volume composition, as well as clinical applications of neurofluid research in the context of deep cervical lymphatic surgery. By integrating advances in technology development with mechanistic and translational research, the session will highlight current challenges and emerging opportunities in the field and advance our understanding of the role of neurofluid dynamics in brain health and disease.