John Kestle is returning to Primary Children’s Hospital as a pediatric neurosurgeon and Vice Chair of Clinical Research, for the University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery. After an evaluation of the role of Chief of Surgery at University of British Columbia, Dr. Kestle decided to return to his core passions of pediatric neurosurgery, conducting clinical research into hydrocephalus and other neurosurgical conditions, and mentoring others in these areas. Dr. Kestle will also continue his work with the adult study group for hydrocephalus  initiated by the Hydrocephalus Association.

BC Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Doug Cochrane will continue in his role as the PI in HCRN for that institution maintaining HCRN’s nine center presence across North America.