Call for Papers

1. Fundamental Research on the Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system

• Anatomy and physiology of the Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system
• Mechanisms of CSF–interstitial fluid exchange
• Role of aquaporin-4 (AQP4) polarization at astrocytic endfeet

2. Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system and Disease

• Contributions to neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
• Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system dysfunction in stroke, traumatic brain injury, and small-vessel disease
• Links to sleep disorders, psychiatric conditions, and mood regulation

3. Imaging and Measurement Technologies

• Advanced MRI, PET, optical, and ultrasound techniques to visualize Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system flow
• Non-invasive biomarkers and functional assessments of Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system health
• Multi-modal imaging and big-data analytics

4. Intervention and Translational Research

• Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies (sleep, exercise, diet, neuromodulation) to enhance Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system function
• Vascular health and microcirculation as modulators of Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system clearance
• Medical Devices and Precision Instruments-based approaches to modulate Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system function

5. Multidisciplinary and Emerging Directions

• Interactions with immunity, metabolism, and systemic lymphatic networks
• Computational modeling and artificial intelligence in Brain glymphatic and Meningeal Lymphatic system research
• Cross-disciplinary collaborations and standardization from bench to bedside