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Kessler Foundation - Changing the lives of people with disabilities through research in stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and by funding innovative programs that promote employment for people with disabilities. Podcasts are from various consumer and professional lectures presented by our researchers and guest lecturers.
This one-hour session is designed to provide clear, practical guidance for people with disabilities and their families. In this session, you can:- Get clear, straightforward answers to your questions about SSI and SSDI- Learn how to avoid common challenges in the application and appeals process- Understand how to protect benefits eligibility over time- Gain practical insights you can use right away Our experts:Jonathan Gudema, Esq. jgudema@kesslerfoundation.org Legacy Giving Advisor, Kessler Foundation With more than 30 years of experience in estate and elder planning, Jonathan helps guide people and families through complex decisions with clarity and compassion.Gabriel J. Hermann, Esq.gabe@hermlaw.com Founding Partner, Hermann Law Group, PLLCGabe has represented thousands of people navigating Social Security Disability benefits (SSI and SSDI), bringing decades of practical experience to this conversation. Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/Disability%20Q%20%26%20A%20Webinar%20-%20TRANSCRIPT%20-%20%20June%2015%2C%202026.pdf
In this episode of Real-Life Science, we explore how mental fatigue may relate to your brain age rather than chronological age. Discover how brain scans reveal differences in fatigue development, what this means for aging, and practical steps you can take to manage cognitive tiredness in daily life. Join us for insights that connect scientific research with real-life decisions about your brain health.READ the full study, “The differential effect of chronological age and brain age on cognitive fatigue: new metrics, new insights,” in the Journal of Neurology (2026), doi.org/10.1007/s00415-025-13584-1LEAD INVESTIGATOR: Glenn R. Wylie, DPhil, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/glenn-wylie-dphilLEARN about our Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/rocco-ortenzio-neuroimaging-centerREAD all our Real-Life Science summaries, https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/real-life-scienceLISTEN to all our Real-Life Science summaries, soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesProduction Notes This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Sr. Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (May 2026). Accessibility Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
This episode of Real-Life Science summarizes research on a one-on-one travel training program in New Jersey designed for people with disabilities to help them use public transportation more confidently and independently. We discuss how personalized lessons improved travel skills, findings on lasting transit use, and why access to transportation matters for health and social life. Tips and resources for getting started with travel training are also included. This Kessler Foundation research was presented at the 2026 National Academies Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting.LEAD INVESTIGATOR: Lauren F. Murphy, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/lauren-murphy-phdLEARN about our Outcomes and Assessment research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessment-researchREAD all our Real-Life Science summaries, https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/real-life-scienceLISTEN to all our Real-Life Science summaries, soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science EXPLORE our spinal cord injury research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/spinal-cord-injuryPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org//join-our-research-studies?field_research_categories_target_id[302]=302Production Notes This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Sr. Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (May 2026). Accessibility Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
This episode of Real-Life Science from Kessler Foundation highlights research on virtual reality’s role in treating chronic pain. VR is well-known for easing short-term pain during medical procedures, but experts say more work is needed to make it effective for long-term pain conditions. Lead investigator Carly L.A. Wender, PhD, outlines a roadmap for progress that focuses on multiple causes of pain, combined treatment approaches, and open sharing of research. For the full study, visit the link provided below.READ the full study, Virtual reality in chronic pain management: how do we galvanize a stagnant field was published in Pain Management (2025), 10.1080/17581869.2025.2554561LEAD INVESTIGATOR: Carly L.A. Wender, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/carly-wender-phdLEARN about our Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-researchREAD all our Real-Life Science summaries, https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/real-life-scienceLISTEN to all our Real-Life Science summaries, soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesProduction Notes This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Sr. Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (April 2026). Accessibility Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
In this recorded webinar, Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of Kessler Foundation’s Center for Autism Research, explores a strength‑based, evidence‑driven approach to autism research grounded in positive psychology. The session highlights research focused on expanding employment opportunities, participation, and quality of life for autistic and neurodiverse individuals.The webinar also features KF‑STRIDE®️, a research‑backed program that helps autistic and neurodiverse young adults identify their strengths and communicate them effectively to achieve their personal and professional goals.The recording concludes with a panel discussion featuring Michelle and Gabe Schaerf, a mother and son participating in Kessler Foundation research, and Michael Dacanay, senior research assistant and program facilitator, sharing real‑world perspectives on how strength‑focused research and programs are applied in daily life.Key Takeaways: Strengths-based approaches dramatically outperform deficit-focused methods — KF-STRIDE's 54% employment rate, compared with 12% in the control group, demonstrates that framing autism as a set of unique abilities rather than limitations is far more effective. Interview preparation is a critical, often-overlooked barrier — Many autistic individuals struggle not with job capability but with communicating their strengths in interviews, making targeted interview support a high-impact intervention.* Positive psychology tools work better than traditional job training — Using animated videos and personalized coaching to build confidence and self-awareness produces superior outcomes compared to conventional employment support programs. In this webinar:00:00 – Welcome, Shelby Nielsen01:07 – Autism research at Kessler Foundation, Helen Genova, PhDPanel Discussion:22:34 – Michelle Schaerf25:17 – Gabriel Schaerf29:30 – Michael Dacanay33:11 - Helen Genova, PhD38:07 – Gabriel Schaerf39:30 – Wrap-upLEARN more about Kessler Foundation’s autism research at: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/autismTo Join a Study or Learn More Ways to Get Involved visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/ways-get-involvedREAD the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2026-05/Real-Life-Science-Autism-Event%20Transcript-07MAY26.pdf
In this episode, we look at innovative research on shockwave therapy for reducing muscle spasticity after spinal cord injury. We hear from study participant Scott Texidor about his experience with this new treatment. Then, we discuss a study on how outdoor spaces can be made more accessible for people who use wheelchairs. These research efforts aim to improve quality of life and promote inclusion through science and community design.Article Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome00:41 - A new wave of discovery for life03:55 - Taking a chance05:00 -Sometimes I just wanna be outside!06:49 - Episode Wrap-UpKessler Foundation Investigators:Nathan Hogaboom, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/nathan-hogaboom-phdLauren Murphy, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/lauren-murphy-phd Amanda Botticello, PhD, MPH, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/amanda-botticello-phd-mphREAD our Spring 2026 Your Impact Newsletter: https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/your-impact-newsletter-spring-2026LISTEN to all our 2025 Your Impact Report stories: soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/your-impact-audio-newsletterEXPLORE our research:Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/lab/derfner-lieberman-laboratory-regenerative-rehabilitation-researchCenter for Outcomes and Assessment Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessment-research PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join
08:00 - RU Ready for a New Brain Injury Resource?09:50 - Episode wrap-upFor more information: READ this TBI Brainwaves newsletter, https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/brainwaves-fall-2025-taking-steps-overcome-adversityLISTEN to past Brainwaves audio newsletters, https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/brainwaves-audio-newsletterLEARN MORE—TBI Facts Sheets from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheetsPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesProduction NotesThis podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith , Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (March 2026).AccessibilityKessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Mandy Dickey, a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience, shares her profound journey through traumatic brain injury and recovery. Her story reveals how standard tests missed visual issues that caused headaches and how unconventional treatments like photobiomodulation and neurofeedback helped improve brain function. Supported by leading organizations, this episode provides hope and guidance for anyone facing brain injury challenges.Learn more about Mandi Dickey, https://biausa.org/brain-injury/community/speakers-bureau/mandi-dickeyLearn more about Kessler Foundation’s TBI research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury-researchView the slides: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/Spring%202026%20TBI%20Brainstorm%20-Dickey.pdfAre you ready to be part of something bigger? Join a research study TODAY and help transform lives. Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join
In this episode, scientists at Kessler Foundation share how promising research is opening new pathways for individuals living with spinal cord injury and changing the landscape of recovery. This podcast is from the second event in our three-part Spinal Cord Injury Community Event Series, held on November 14, 2025.Kessler Foundation’s SCI research addresses mobility, pain and spasticity management, prevention of secondary complications, and addresses systemic challenges such as employment barriers and caregiver well-being. Recovery is about more than movement—it’s about reclaiming independence, managing health challenges, and improving quality of life for individuals and their caregivers.In this podcast, Drs. Steven Kirshblum, Ghaith Androwis, Gail Forrest, Einat Engel-Haber, and Trevor Dyson-Hudson, share their expertise on exciting advancements in spinal cord injury research.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigator:Jeanne Zanca, PhD, MPT, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne-ZancaSteven Kirshblum, MD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/steven-kirshblum-mdGhaith J. Androwis, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Ghaith%20AndrowisGail Forrest, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Gail%20ForrestEinat Engel-Haber, MD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/einat-engel-haber-mdTrevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson=====================================================================================EXPLORE our spinal cord injury research: Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-researchTim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/tim-and-caroline-reynolds-center-spinal-stimulationPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/joinLISTEN to all the series podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/spinal-cord-injury-researchRESOURCE links:https://kesslerfoundation.org/joinscitrialsfinder.net=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in November 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
A53:00 - Wrap-upLearn more about Kessler Foundation’s TBI research at: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/traumatic-brain-injuryTo Join a Study or Learn More Ways to Get Involved visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/ways-get-involvedRead the transcript:https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/RLS%20-%20What%E2%80%99s%20next%20in%20TBI%20Research-Transcript.pdfView the slides:https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/RLS%20-%20What%E2%80%99s%20next%20in%20TBI%20Research%20Webinar-Slides.pdf
In this episode of BrainWaves, hear the powerful story of Craig Philips who overcame a brain injury sustained in childhood to find purpose and hope. Learn practical tips on acceptance and recovery. Discover how simple home changes can boost safety and independence. Understand the importance of balance and where to find free resources. Finally, explore the science behind music therapy and its role in healing the brain. This episode is brought to you by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System and Kessler Foundation.Articles00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction00:00:45 - Finding Second Chances00:03:48 - The Road to Empowerment00:04:46 - Change Your Space to Change Your Life00:07:06 - Safety in Balance00:08:05 - Music as Medicine00:09:22 - Musical Approach to Treatment00:010:02 - Episode Wrap UpFor more information: READ this TBI Brainwaves newsletter (https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/brainwaves-spring-2026-finding-second-chances)LISTEN to past Brainwaves audio newsletters: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/brainwaves-audio-newsletterLEARN MORE—TBI Facts Sheets from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center msktc.org/tbi/factsheetsPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesProduction NotesThis podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith , Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (March 2026).AccessibilityKessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
In this episode, Karen Olson shares her deeply personal journey, marked by early tragedy and perseverance. Following a fall that resulted in spinal cord injury, her life became significantly more challenging, requiring her to adapt to new physical and emotional realities. These challenges built on earlier hardship, including the loss of her mother to suicide at age twelve, which had already shaped her resilience and compassion for others. Despite these obstacles, Karen found ways to move forward. With determination, a positive outlook, and specialized therapy, she rebuilt her life. She learned to paint with her non-dominant hand and completed her book, Meant for More, a reflection of resilience and renewed purpose.LEARN MORE about Karen, https://www.karenolsonauthor.com/LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-researchEXPLORE our spinal cord injury research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/spinal-cord-injuryLEARN MORE about the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), https://kesslerfoundation.org/northern-nj-sci-model-systemPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesProduction NotesThis podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith , Sr. Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (March 2026).AccessibilityKessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
In this episode, we explore Kessler Foundation’s latest research revealing how neighborhood economic status, physical environment, and access to healthcare influence quality of life after spinal cord injury. Discover how these environmental factors affect health, independence, and participation. Learn why this matters for improving rehabilitation and community support for people with disabilities. READ the full study, Development of Composite Measures of Neighborhood Economic Factors for Use in Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes Studies: A Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Database Study (2024), pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39151747/ LEAD INVESTIGATOR: Amanda Botticello, PhD, MPH, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/amanda-botticello-phd-mphLEARN about our Outcomes and Assessment research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessment-researchREAD all our Real-Life Science summaries, https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/real-life-scienceLISTEN to all our Real-Life Science summaries, soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science EXPLORE our spinal cord injury research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/spinal-cord-injuryPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org//join-our-research-studies?field_research_categories_target_id[302]=302Production Notes This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith , Sr. Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (March 2026). Accessibility Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Karen Nolan, associate director in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering at Kessler Foundation, sat down with Heather Rose of Radio Free Roanoke for a powerful conversation on her work in traumatic brain injury research and her role as a professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.LEARN more about Kessler Foundation, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-usMake a Gift, https://kesslerfoundation.org/?form=GiveKesslerUsed with permission: @radiofreeroanoke
Michele Pignatello, Chief Development Officer and Vice President, Development and Communications at Kessler Foundation, spoke to Radio LoRa Switzerland about our work to improve quality of life for people with disabilities through discovery, innovation, demonstration, application, and dissemination.LEARN more about Kessler Foundation, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-usMake a Gift, https://kesslerfoundation.org/?form=GiveKesslerUsed with permission: Radio LoRa Switzerlandwww.facebook.com/LoRa97.5www.instagram.com/radiolora97.5
Neural Repair (2025), https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15459683251331586PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesLISTEN to more Real-Life Science Summaries: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-scienceThis Real-Life Science summary is part of our series that translates peer-reviewed research into practical, real-world understanding.=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS?Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Sr. Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in December 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Nearly two-thirds of autistic adults face unemployment, often due to workplace misunderstandings around communication styles rather than ability. This episode explores research from Kessler Foundation that uses a novel voicemail elicitation task to assess polite language use among autistic youth in mock work scenarios. Discover how perceived impoliteness arises from pragmatic differences in language and what this means for job interviews, teamwork, and employee relationships. Learn practical tips for autistic individuals preparing for employment and strategies employers can implement to foster better understanding and inclusion.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators: Lead: Heba E. Elsayed, MDhttps://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/heba-elsayed-md=====================================================================================READ this journal article:“Voicemail Elicitation Task: Potential workplace communication assessment tool for autistic individuals” (Research in Autism, 2025) doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2025.1539887.EXPLORE our autism research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-for-autism-researchLEARN more about KF-STRIDE, https://kfstride.orgPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesLISTEN to more Real-Life Science Summaries: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS?Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in December 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Opinion: Why Cognitive Care in MS Needs a Team ApproachBy John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President, Research and Training, Kessler FoundationThis episode shares expert opinion on how cognitive changes in multiple sclerosis should be understood and treated. Changes in thinking and memory are complex and can be affected by many factors, such as mood, heart and blood vessel health, and daily lifestyle habits.Based on the work and clinical perspective of Dr. John DeLuca and colleagues, the episode argues that an interdisciplinary care approach where professionals work together as one coordinated team may be more effective than traditional multidisciplinary care. This type of teamwork supports a fuller understanding of each person’s cognitive needs.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators:Lead: John DeLuca, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/john-deluca-phd=====================================================================================READ this journal article: “Controversies in Multiple Sclerosis: An interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the treatment of cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis,” published in Multiple Sclerosis Journal (2025). doi:10.1177/13524585251315357.PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our MS research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesLISTEN to more Real-Life Science Summaries: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-scienceThis Real-Life Science summary is part of our series that translates peer-reviewed research into practical, real-world understanding.==================================================================================== LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Senior Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in December 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
In this episode, we discuss research exploring how storytelling and mental imagery techniques can improve memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or normal aging. A 5-week study with 30 participants showed that specialized memory training led to significant improvements in lab-based tests and everyday recollections. These findings suggest non-pharmacological strategies could help older adults maintain mental sharpness and independence. We also explore whether this training could delay dementia and the benefits of earlier intervention. READ the full study, Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra (2025), https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40093355LEAD INVESTIGATOR: Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/nancy-chiaravalloti-phdLEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-researchREAD all our Real-Life Science summaries, https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/real-life-scienceLISTEN to all our Real-Life Science summaries, https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-scienceEXPLORE our cognition research, https://test-kessler-foundation-https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/cognitionPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesProduction NotesThis podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith , Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation (December 2025).AccessibilityKessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
LEARN more about Dr. Dyson-Hudson, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-HudsonEXPLORE our spinal cord injury research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-researchPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studiesUsed by permission: Radio LoRa Switzerlandhttps://www.facebook.com/LoRa97.5https://www.instagram.com/radiolora97.5
When Cheryl Green sustained a traumatic brain injury, her life was reduced to timelines, symptoms, and explanations of how she got hurt. None of it captured who she actually was. Looking for a way out of the medical shorthand that followed her everywhere, Cheryl found an unexpected tool: comedy films. As an independent access artist and TBI survivor, she discovered that creative storytelling could express the emotional truth of her experience in ways clinical language never could. She ended up inviting connection instead of pity.Through projects like Cooking with Brain Injury and the feature documentary Who Am I to Stop It?, Cheryl centers disabled voices on their own terms. The film follows TBI survivors Brandon, Danny, and Chris, not through diagnoses or expert commentary, but through poetry, performance, and visual art. With no doctors or family members weighing in, the documentary asks viewers: why should external judgment ever decide whether someone gets to pursue their dreams? This Brainstorm presentation was sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System and Kessler Foundation.Catch Up Anytime!Missed one of our past BrainStorm events? No worries — you can watch all previous presentations on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21CEB6CAC402EA50. Dive into inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips at your convenience.Want to Get Involved?Whether you're interested in participating in our research remotely or in person, we’d love to hear from you! go to https://KesslerFoundation.org/join to learn how you can contribute to advancing brain injury research.
In this episode, we explore how moderate-intensity cycling may improve memory, thinking speed, and even brain structures in individuals with traumatic brain injury. Pioneering research from Kessler Foundation includes the study design, results, and what it means for TBI rehabilitation. Hear how exercise could become a key tool in cognitive recovery and why these findings matter for patients and caregivers alike. This Real-Life Science summary is part of our series that translates peer-reviewed research into practical, real-world understanding.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators: Lead: Carly Wender, PhDhttps://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/carly-wender-phd=====================================================================================READ this journal article:“The preliminary effects of moderate aerobic training on cognitive function in people with TBI and significant memory impairment: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial,” published in Neurocase, The Neural Basis of Cognition (2021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34704543/.EXPLORE our traumatic brain injury research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injuryPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/joinLISTEN to more Real-Life Science Summaries: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS?Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in December 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
A proven cognitive training program is being adapted and tested in new ways at Kessler Foundation. Led by Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, the study explores the Kessler Foundation modified Story Memory Technique (KF-mSMT®️), which helps adults aged 60 and older improve memory and daily functioning. Over ten bi-weekly sessions, participants learn to use visualization and contextual cues to strengthen recall—methods previously shown to benefit people with multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury. This five-year study examines both short- and long-term effects on thinking skills and quality of life, offering a promising path for supporting healthy cognitive aging.===================================================================================== Kessler Foundation Investigators: Lead: Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti ===================================================================================== EXPLORE our research Neuropsychology and Neuroscience: https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research Traumatic Brain Injury: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/tim-and-caroline-reynolds-center-spinal-stimulation PARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join ===================================================================================== LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates. This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025. ===================================================================================== Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Join a research study TODAY and help transform lives. At Kessler Foundation, our award-winning scientists are developing and testing breakthrough interventions to improve mobility, cognition, and quality of life for people with neurological and developmental disabilities. More than 10,000 volunteers have already joined us - And over half have come back to participate in more than one study! Since 2020, we've completed over 7,000 research sessions - Thanks to participants who showed up, stayed committed, and helped drive real progress. Here are 3 reasons to join a research study: #1 - You Can Help Drive Discovery Support the development of rehabilitation strategies Provide valuable data that improves care and independence Test new therapies and help scientists better understand medical conditions #2 - Flexible Options for Taking Part Join us in person at our research centers in East Hanover and West Orange, NJ Or participate from home - some studies require no in-person visits Time commitments vary, and we'll make sure you know what to expect We make participation easy - and even enjoyable! #3 - Experience Hands-On Research Depending on the study, you might: Engage in exercise-based programs or imaging studies using MRI Complete questionnaires or cognitive tests that feel like fun brain games Try cutting-edge tech like robotic exoskeletons or virtual reality equipment Ready to make an impact? Contact Jackie Leddy at 973.323.3686 Email us at researchstudies@kesslerfoundation.org Or visit kesslerfoundation.org/join Be part of the discovery. Join a research study today.
Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD brings deep expertise and heart to his work at Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. As a Senior Research Scientist and staff neuropsychologist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, he’s on the front lines of advancing care for individuals recovering from brain injury.His research dives into critical areas like sleep and wake disorders following brain injury, and how cultural diversity shapes rehabilitation outcomes. Passionate about equity, Dr. Lequerica is dedicated to improving neuropsychological testing and cognitive rehabilitation for Spanish-speaking and underserved communities.A respected voice in the field, he’s an active member of the American Psychological Association and the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society. He also co-chairs the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Special Interest Group within the Traumatic Brain Injury Model System—championing inclusive practices in research and care.Missed our past events? View them to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21CEB6CAC402EA50Want to Get Involved?Whether you're interested in participating in our research remotely or in person, we’d love to hear from you! Go to https://KesslerFoundation.org/join to learn how you can contribute to advancing brain injury research.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Focusing%20on%20Strengths%2C%20Not%20Deficits%20in%20Neurodiversity%20-TRANSCRIPT.pdfAt Kessler Foundation’s Center for Autism Research, scientists are redefining how they support neurodiverse individuals—especially those on the autism spectrum—by focusing on strengths rather than deficits. Led by Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center, the team developed KF-STRIDE, a specialized program that uses positive psychology to help adolescents and young adults identify their strengths and prepare for the workforce. Early results show increased confidence, self-awareness, and improved interview skills. Through strategic partnerships, this research is expanding to include individuals with ADHD and dyslexia, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators:Lead: Helen M. Genova, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen-Genova=====================================================================================EXPLORE our autism research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/autism-researchLEARN more about KF-STRIDEhttps://kfstride.orgPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join READ our 2024 Impact Report:https://kesslerfoundation.org/2024-impact-reportLISTEN to all our 2024 Impact Report stories:https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reports=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in September 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/From%20Stroke%20to%20Strength_How%20Robotics%20Are%20Transforming%20Rehab-TRANSCRIPT.pdfResearch scientists at Kessler Foundation are pioneering a new frontier in neurorehabilitation through groundbreaking studies in robotic exoskeletons. This research helps individuals recovering from stroke and brain injury walk again. It also explores how intensive robotic therapy can drive lasting brain changes, potentially redefining recovery protocols for millions. Led by Karen J. Nolan, PhD, associate director in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research, our scientists are investigating how wearable robotics can restore mobility and independence. With support from Liz Lowenstein and the Reitman Foundation, the Foundation’s work has led to FDA-clearance for multiple devices and a federally funded clinical trial—the first of its kind for adults with acute stroke. =====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigator:Lead: Karen J. Nolan, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Karen-Nolan=====================================================================================EXPLORE our mobility research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineeringPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join READ our 2024 Impact Report:https://kesslerfoundation.org/2024-impact-reportLISTEN to all our 2024 Impact Report stories:https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reports=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
In this episode, Darcy Keith shares candid insights from her TBI journey and offers practical tips to manage memory and daily life challenges. Topics include:Using repetition, verbal, and visual cues to improve memoryThe importance of regular routines and structure to avoid overwhelmEmbracing new interests when physical abilities changeUtilizing devices and notes for organizationPrioritizing rest and self-care.Darcy also reflects on her career achievements post-TBI, including earning three professional insurance designations and working as a business analyst for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Her story is one of determination, gratitude, and living life to the fullest despite adversity.Catch Up Anytime!Missed one of our past BrainStorm events? No worries — you can watch all previous presentations on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21CEB6CAC402EA50. Dive into inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips at your convenience.Want to Get Involved?Whether you're interested in participating in our research remotely or in person, we’d love to hear from you! go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join to learn how you can contribute to advancing brain injury research.- Learn more about Darcy at www.DarcyKeith.com
cHash=e1a4705d6c154272ca49e231996ec501Associate ProfessorMedical University of Vienna, AustriaCenter for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering=====================================================================================VIEW Dr. Karen Minassian's presentation:https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Karen%20Minassian-Presentation%20tSCS-OCT25.pdfEXPLORE our spinal stimulation research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/tim-and-caroline-reynolds-center-spinal-stimulationPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Read the transcript, https://KesslerFoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Stroke-RLS%20-%20Shifting%20Perspectives-%20Prism%20Adaptation%20and%20Stroke%20Recovery%20%E2%80%93%20Peii-CHen.pdfSpatial neglect is a common but often overlooked condition following stroke or brain injury, where individuals struggle to notice one side of their environment—making everyday tasks like eating, dressing, or walking more difficult. In this episode, we explore Kessler Foundation Prism Adaptation Treatment (KF-PAT®), a promising, low-cost therapy that uses special goggles to shift the visual field and retrain the brain through simple pointing exercises. This innovative approach helps stimulate spatial awareness and reduce neglect symptoms.We dive into a major review led by Kessler Foundation researchers, analyzing over two decades of PAT data from more than 4,000 stroke patients across 16 U.S. rehabilitation hospitals. While real-world clinical use shows strong benefits, formal trials have produced mixed results due to variations in treatment protocols. Learn how key factors—like prism strength, session frequency, and measurable after-effects—are shaping the future of stroke rehabilitation and helping integrate PAT into more recovery programs worldwide.=========================================================Podcast Links:Read the full study, doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2025.1539887Visit our website to learn more about clinical tools that support spatial neglect recovery developed by Foundation scientists, featuring Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process (KF-NAP®) and Kessler Foundation Prism Adaptation Treatment (KF-PAT®) - https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitationRead this summary at https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/real-life-science-deeper-look-prism-adaptation-treatmentMissed a summary, check out our Real-Life Science archives, https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/real-life-scienceInterested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in July 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
features Reveca Torres, founder of BACKBONES, who shares insights on identity and goal setting. You’ll also hear from inspiring BACKBONES Leaders who offer real-life stories and practical tips for navigating your journey and achieving your goals.Join us to explore resources, strategies, and research opportunities that empower you and your loved ones to create positive change—both personally and in your community. Together, we’ll build new paths forward with hope and determination.=========================================== Podcast Timestamps: 00:04 – Welcome by Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne-Zanca 01:19 – Reveca Torres 04:54 – Panel Discussion with Shante Nelson, Andrew Lewis, Michael Maruzzi 1:00:21 - Episode Wrap-Up with Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD and Announcer =========================================== Guest speaker: Reveca Torres, founder of BACKBONES, https://www.linkedin.com/in/reveca-torres-539b816/ Panel: BACKBONES Leaders Program members, https://www.backbonesonline.orgLEARN more about this event series:https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-spinal-cord-injury-community-event-series=========================================== TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SCI RESEARCH:LISTEN to more podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/spinal-cord-injury-research EXPLORE our website: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-researchPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join =========================================== LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates. This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in July 2025. =========================================== Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Hearst%20Fellows%20Shaping%20the%20Future%20of%20Cognitive%20Rehabilitation%20Research-TRANSCRIPT.pdfIn this episode, we spotlight emerging leaders in cognitive rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation—Dr. Aubree Alexander, Dr. Silvana Lopes Costa, and their mentor, Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti. Together, they’re advancing innovative approaches to aging and neurorehabilitation, from home-based cognitive training to eye-tracking technologies that enhance independence. Supported by prestigious Hearst Fellowships, their work exemplifies how mentorship and discovery fuel the future of rehabilitation science.=========================================== Article Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome 04:42 - KF-PUPIL (Kessler Foundation-Play, Understand, Partner, Interact, and Learn)04:54 - Gateway to learning 06:46 - A journey to discover 09:52 - Episode Wrap-Up =========================================== Kessler Foundation Investigators: Aubree Alexander, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/aubree-alexander-phd Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti Silvana Lopes Costa, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Silvana%20Costa =========================================== READ our 2025 Fall Your Impact Newsletter: https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/your-impact-newsletter-fall-2025LISTEN to all our 2025 Your Impact Report stories: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/your-impact-audio-newsletterEXPLORE our research: Neuropsychology and neuroscience, https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-researchPARTICIPATE: Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join ===========================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates. This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025. =========================================== Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Karen J. Nolan, PhD, associate director in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering at Kessler Foundation, sat down with Heather Rose, host of Community Connections at Radio Free Roanoke, to discuss leads on groundbreaking research in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Dr. Nolan's work focuses on developing innovative robotic interventions to improve mobility and walking function for people with neurological conditions. These smart robotic systems, unlike traditional assistive devices, aim to help people regain natural movement patterns and participate more fully in community activities. Dr. Nolan's research also explores biomechanics and the use of sophisticated technology to create individualized treatment strategies. Her efforts have helped multiple devices gain FDA clearance, transitioning from research-only tools to clinically available equipment for both hospital and home use.Used by permission: Community Connects, https://radiofreeroanoke.org/show/civic-connections-2/=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators:Lead: Karen Nolan, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Karen-Nolan=====================================================================================EXPLORE our mobility research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineeringPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Thinking%20Through%20MS-How%20Cognition%20Shapes%20Daily%20Life-TRANSCRIPT.pdfIn this episode, we explore groundbreaking research from Kessler Foundation that reveals how subtle cognitive changes in people with multiple sclerosis can have a profound impact on daily life. Dr. Yael Goverover, a visiting scientist and professor of occupational therapy at NYU, shares insights from her studies linking executive function, memory, and attention to everyday tasks like managing finances, taking medications, and navigating online platforms. Her work is helping to develop innovative tools and strategies that empower individuals with MS to maintain independence and improve quality of life—by making cognition not just measurable, but truly understood.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators:Lead: Yael Goverover, PhD, OTR/L, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/Yael%20Goverover=====================================================================================TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH: Read the full study, doi.org/10.1186/s12984-025-01636-6Read this newsletter at https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-fall-ms-newsletterREAD all our Milestone newsletters:https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-kessler-views-block-multiple-sclerosis-newsletter-block-1-2LISTEN to all our Milestone newsletter podcasts:https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/milestones-multiple-sclerosisEXPLORE our multiple sclerosis research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research/ms/multiple-sclerosisPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/MSresearchstudies=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in July 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Employment%20and%20Disability_A%20New%20Path%20to%20Independence-TRANSCRIPT.pdfOver 14 million Americans with disabilities rely on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to survive. Yet, the very system designed to support them often creates barriers to financial independence. Complex rules around employment and earnings can discourage individuals from entering the workforce, trapping them in cycles of poverty. HireAbility Vermont, a program within the state’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is working to change that narrative. With funding from Kessler Foundation, the program combines work incentive counseling and career planning to help individuals understand their earning potential, navigate benefit rules, and pursue meaningful employment. This episode explores how strategic support and innovative funding are transforming lives and reshaping the future of disability employment.=====================================================================================EXPLORE our disability employment research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-employment-and-disability-researchPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join READ our 2024 Impact Report:https://kesslerfoundation.org/2024-impact-reportLISTEN to all our 2024 Impact Report stories:https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reports=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
En este episodio de Ciencias de la Vida Real, exploramos un estudio convincente de la Fundación Kessler y sus socios del Sistema Modelo de Lesiones Cerebrales Traumáticas (LCT). La investigación analiza cómo el lugar de nacimiento (si una persona hispana con LCT nació en EE. UU. o en el extranjero) afecta su capacidad para trabajar, estudiar o realizar actividades de voluntariado. Con 706 participantes de diversos orígenes, el estudio revela que la productividad después de una LCT no solo depende del lugar de nacimiento, sino también del lugar de residencia y del idioma que se habla en su comunidad.Los hallazgos muestran que los latinos nacidos en el extranjero con LCT tienen casi tres veces más probabilidades de ser productivos en zonas con mayor número de hablantes de idiomas extranjeros, mientras que los hispanos nacidos en EE. UU. prosperan en comunidades con menos. Estos hallazgos resaltan la importancia de los programas de rehabilitación vocacional adaptados cultural y lingüísticamente. Este episodio ofrece valiosas conclusiones para cuidadores, profesionales clínicos y cualquier persona afectada por una LCT, enfatizando el papel de la comunidad, el idioma y el apoyo en la recuperación.==============================================Investigadores de la Fundación Kessler:Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Anthony%20LequericaAmanda Botticello, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/amanda-botticello-phd-mphJohn O’Neill, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John-ONeillJean Lengenfelder, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jean%20LengenfelderDenise Krch, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20KrchNancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20ChiaravallotiPublicado en The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2019===============================================Enlaces del podcast:Lea el estudio completo: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29863616Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información sobre la investigación sobre lesiones cerebrales traumáticas: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injuryLea este resumen: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/KesslerFoundation-Real-Life%20Science-Spring%202024.pdf¿Se perdió el resumen? Consulta nuestro archivo de Ciencias de la Vida Real: https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-real-life-science-consumer-friendly-study-summariesEscucha todos nuestros resúmenes: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-science¿Te interesa participar en nuestra investigación de forma remota o presencial? Visita kesslerfoundation.org/join==========================================================La Fundación Kessler utiliza voces de IA para mejorar la accesibilidad en nuestros medios. Sin embargo, estos narradores automatizados pueden no siempre captar la entonación o la pronunciación con precisión. Si tienes algún problema, contáctanos en communications@kesslerfoundation.org===============================================================¿Has escuchado nuestra serie de podcasts últimamente? Únete a nuestros oyentes en 90 países que disfrutan aprendiendo sobre el trabajo de la Fundación Kessler. Suscríbete a nuestro canal de SoundCloud "KesslerFoundation" para obtener más actualizaciones sobre las investigaciones.Síguenos en Facebook, Twitter e Instagram. Escúchanos en Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud o donde escuches tus podcasts.Este podcast se grabó en septiembre de 2025 y fue editado y producido por Joan Banks-Smith, productora creativa de la Fundación Kessler.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/RLS-ANGELI_Spinal%20Stim_New%20Insights%20to%20Restore%20Function%20After%20Spinal%20Cord%20Paralysis-TRANSCRIPT.pdfIn our latest episode of Real-Life Science, we delve into our groundbreaking research that is transforming the lives of people with spinal cord injury. Once considered impossible, independent standing is now a reality for some, thanks to targeted spinal cord epidural stimulation combined with focused rehabilitative training. Lead author Claudia Angeli, PhD, assistant director of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, shares insights into how this innovative approach is helping participants regain the ability to stand with little or no manual support.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators:Lead: Claudia Angeli, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/claudia-angeli-phd=====================================================================================TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH: Read the full study, doi.org/10.1186/s12984-025-01636-6Read this summary at https://kesslerfoundation.org/new-insights-restore-function-after-spinal-cord-paralysisREAD all our Real-Life Science summaries:https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-real-life-science-consumer-friendly-study-summariesLISTEN to all our Real-Life Science summaries:https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-scienceEXPLORE our traumatic brain injury research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/tim-and-caroline-reynolds-center-spinal-stimulationPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join =====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in July 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Read the transcript,https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/RLS-Language%2C%20Location%20%26%20Life%20After%20Brain%20Injury%20in%20Hispanic%20Communities-TRANSCRIPT.pdfA compelling study from Kessler Foundation and its partners in the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System investigates how nativity—whether a Hispanic individual with TBI was born in the U.S. or abroad—affects their ability to engage in work, education, or volunteer activities. With 706 participants from diverse backgrounds, the research reveals that productivity after TBI is not just about where someone was born, but also about where they live and the language spoken in their community.In this episode of Real-Life Science, we explore these findings and their valuable takeaways for caregivers, clinicians, and anyone impacted by TBI, emphasizing the role of community, language, and support in recovery.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation Investigators:Lead: Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Anthony%20LequericaAmanda Botticello, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/found…icello-phd-mphJohn O’Neill, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John-ONeillJean Lengenfelder, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jean%20LengenfelderDenise Krch, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20KrchNancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%…0ChiaravallotiRead this Real-Life Science summary at kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/…ing%202024.pdfRead the complete scientific article: Relationship Between Hispanic Nativity, Residential Environment, and Productive Activity Among Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury: A TBI Model Systems Study. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29863616=====================================================================================TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH: Read this summary at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/KesslerFoundation-Real-Life%20Science-Spring%202024.pdfREAD all our Real-Life Science summaries:https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-real-life-science-consumer-friendly-study-summariesLISTEN to all our Real-Life Science summaries:https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/real-life-scienceEXPLORE our traumatic brain injury research:https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injuryPARTICIPATE:Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join=====================================================================================LOOKING FOR MORE PODCASTS? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Subscribe to our SoundCloud channel, “KesslerFoundation,” for more research updates.This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in July 2025.=====================================================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media more accessible. These tools help ensure people with visual or cognitive impairments can access our materials. Automated voices may not always capture intonation or pronunciation as clearly as the accompanying text. If you experience issues with our AI narrators, please contact us at communications@kesslerfoundation.org.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/Supporting%20SCI%20Recovery%20at%20Every%20Stage%20-%20TRANSCRIPT.pdfIn this "Rebuilding Lives Through Research" episode of Supporting SCI Recovery at Every Stage, we explore how two groundbreaking programs from the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation are transforming the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). From the moment of injury through the transition home, these initiatives provide a comprehensive roadmap for recovery. The SCI Rehabilitation Transition Program ensures that patients and their families receive critical support from hospital to home, while the Caregiving Skills and Support Program equips caregivers with the tools and confidence they need to provide effective, compassionate care.We also hear from John McAleavey, a 32-year SCI survivor, podcaster, and peer counselor, who shares his personal journey and how his lived experience is shaping these programs. As a steering committee member, John offers invaluable insights into the real-world challenges of SCI recovery. Thanks to generous donor support, these programs are not only easing the burden of injury but also empowering individuals and families to thrive in their new realities.=========================================================Links:Read the full article, https://KesslerFoundation.org/2024-impact-reportListen to the full report, https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reportsDenise Fyffe, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20FyffeJeanne Zanca, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne-ZancaVisit our website to learn more about the Center for Spinal Cord Injury, https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-researchInterested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in July 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript, https://KesslerFoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Brainwaves%20SUMMER%202025%20Audio%20Newsletter%20TRANSCRIPT.pdfAfter a life-altering car accident left Luke Bonenberger with a traumatic brain injury, his world was consumed by rage, confusion, and a loss of identity. But what began as a devastating setback became the spark for a remarkable transformation. In this episode, Luke opens up about his journey to becoming a motivational speaker and author. With the help of community support and mental wellness strategies, he found a new path—one rooted in healing, acceptance, and the power of storytelling.Listeners will also meet Bill, a fellow TBI survivor whose involvement in the Inspire Arts program showcases the healing potential of creative expression. Together, their stories illuminate the vital roles of occupational therapy, family support, and community reintegration in recovery. =========================================================Chapters 00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction00:00:46 - In Pain, He Found Purpose00:03:26 - Listen and Learn00:04:07 - Lessons Learned00:04:56 - Back in Action00:06:53 - Talking about TBI00:07:33 - The Art of Healing00:08:49 - Episode Wrap Up=========================================================For more information: Watch the video or listen to the podcast—Recycling Pain: Pain to Purpose with Luke Bohnenberger: video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHRk3RHHTZkpodcast - https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/recycling-pain-pain-to-purpose-with-luke-bohnenbergerRead our TBI Brainwaves newsletter (link TBD)Listen to past Brainwaves audio newsletters: https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-traumatic-brain-injury-research-newsletterLearn more—TBI Facts Sheets from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center msktc.org/tbi/factsheetsInterested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials we provide to help change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=======================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in July 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Gaming%20for%20Good%20-%20How%20Virtual%20Therapy%20is%20Changing%20Stroke%20Recovery%20Forever-TRANSCRIPT.pdfThis "Rebuilding Lives Through Research" series episode, "Gaming for Good: How, showcases the life-changing innovations made possible by donor support. We explore how virtual reality is reshaping stroke rehabilitation—bringing immersive, game-based therapy into the homes of people with stroke and helping them regain independence.Peii Chen, PhD, senior research scientist at the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, shares how her team is using VR to treat spatial neglect, a common but often overlooked condition after stroke. You’ll also hear the inspiring story of Maria Martin, a stroke survivor who’s making real progress through virtual therapy. =========================================================Links:Read the full article, https://KesslerFoundation.org/2024-impact-reportListen to the full report, https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reportsPeii Chen, PhD bio, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20ChenVisit our website to learn more about the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitationInterested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in July 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/Rewiring%20Hope_Epidural%20Stimulation%20for%20Spinal%20Cord%20Injury%20Recovery-Transcript.pdfIn this episode, we spotlight groundbreaking research in epidural spinal stimulation at Kessler Foundation’s Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation. This transformative therapy uses electrical impulses to help restore movement and autonomic functions—such as bladder control, blood pressure, and breathing—in people with paralysis. More than 70 individuals have contributed to this research, including Alexa Alvarez, who shared her journey after being diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis at age 21.The Foundation’s work—developed in collaboration with the University of Louisville, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, and Medtronic—has led to FDA-approved technologies that are already changing lives. The episode also features the StimXS controller, a tablet-based device in development that offers users greater control over critical body functions.=========================================================Links:Read the full article, https://kesslerfoundation.org/2024-impact-reportListen to the full report, https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/kessler-foundation-impact-reportsVisit our website to learn more about the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/tim-and-caroline-reynolds-center-spinal-stimulationGail Forrest, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Gail%20ForrestClaudia Angeli, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/claudia-angeli-phdEnrico Rejc, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/enrico-rejc-phdSteven Kirshblum, MD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/steven-kirshblum-mdInterested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in July 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
What if your brain erased part of your world—and you didn’t even know it? Discover the invisible condition reshaping stroke recovery and caregiving worldwide.Spatial neglect is an often invisible yet life-altering condition that affects many stroke survivors, leaving them unaware of parts of their environment without realizing anything is wrong. This neurological blind spot can dramatically alter daily life and family dynamics. At the forefront of addressing this challenge is Kessler Foundation, whose groundbreaking tools—Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process®, or KF-NAP®, and the Prism Adaptation Treatment, known as KF-PAT®—go beyond traditional tests by assessing how patients function in real-world scenarios. Their research has gained global traction, highlighting the universal need for better understanding and treatment of this condition.Beyond the science, the Foundation is deeply attuned to the human side of recovery. Caregivers, often thrust into their roles overnight, are supported through online resources that offer guidance and relief. Meanwhile, patients benefit from a dual-purpose approach where they learn about their condition while contributing to research. Kessler’s commitment extends to clinicians as well, with professional education initiatives ensuring that the latest findings reach those on the front lines of care.=========================================================Learn more about:Peii Chen, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20ChenCenter for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials we provide to help change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=======================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in July 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Steve Adubato welcomes Steven Kirshblum, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Kessler Foundation, to examine breakthrough research that could improve the quality of life for those living with paralysis and Christopher Reeve’s lasting impact on spinal cord research.What if the key to spinal cord recovery lies in the legacy of a superhero? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Kirshblum—renowned for treating Christopher Reeve—joins us to explore the revolutionary strides being made in SCI rehabilitation. From the Foundation’s cutting-edge stimulation therapies to NIH-backed clinical trials led by Claudia Angeli, PhD, assistant director of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, discover how science is restoring movement, independence, and hope to patients once thought beyond recovery.We also reflect on the enduring influence of Christopher Reeve, whose courage continues to drive innovation and inspire a new generation of researchers. Learn more about:Steve Steven Kirshblum, MD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/steven-kirshblum-mdClaudia Angeli, PhD, https://KesslerFoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/claudia-angeli-phdTim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/tim-and-caroline-reynolds-center-spinal-stimulation====================================================================Used by permission: Think Tank: Steve AdubatoWatch the entire episode at https://steveadubato.org/examining-breakthrough-research-that-could-improve-the-quality-of-life-for-paraplegics/
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Real%20Talk%20on%20MS%20Fatigue_What%20Works-What%E2%80%99s%20Next-TRANSCRIPT.pdfIn this episode of Real Talk MS, host John Strum sits down with John DeLuca, PhD, senior vice president of Research and Training at Kessler Foundation, to explore the elusive nature of MS-related fatigue. Dr. DeLuca explains how fatigue is influenced by a complex mix of neurological and psychological factors, making it difficult to define and treat. He shares insights from MRI studies that link fatigue to changes in brain function—particularly in the basal ganglia—and highlights cognitive behavioral therapy as a leading treatment option, while also pointing to promising pharmacological developments on the horizon.The conversation expands to include Brian Sandroff, PhD, assistant director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, who joins Dr. DeLuca in emphasizing the power of personalized, joyful activities—like gardening or joining a book club—as effective ways to combat fatigue. They discuss the evolution of MS rehabilitation, including the rise of tele-rehab and precision exercise programs tailored to individual needs. With compelling research on how aerobic exercise can improve cognitive function and even slow brain atrophy, the episode offers a hopeful look at how lifestyle interventions are reshaping MS care.More information about John DeLuca, PhDSenior Vice President, Research and TrainingCo-Director, Center for Multiple Sclerosis Researchhttps://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLucaBrian M. Sandroff, PhDAssistant Director, Neuroscience ResearchCenter for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience ResearchCenter for Multiple Sclerosis Research, https://KesslerFoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/brian-m-sandroff-phdExplore Our Research – Dive into the latest studies tackling MS-related challenges and discover how our scientists are advancing treatments to improve lives, https://KesslerFoundation.org/researchcenter-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research/ms/multiple-sclerosisListen to the full episode at https://realtalkms.com/episode-406-from-the-2025-consortium-of-ms-centers-annual-meeting-part-two-with-dr-john-deluca-dr-brian-sandroff-and-kristine-werner-ozug/To learn more, you can listen to Jon Strum's podcast each week as he breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news and research that may impact MS treatments. https://realtalkms.com/Use by permission: REAL TALKS MS
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Your%20Impact%20SPRING%202025%20Audio%20Newsletter%20TRANSCRIPT.pdfSteps Toward Healing: Breakthroughs in Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis RehabilitationA groundbreaking study at Kessler Foundation, led by Karen Nolan, PhD, associate director in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering, is exploring the combined use of spinal cord stimulation and gait training to improve mobility in people with traumatic brain injury. This innovative approach aims to enhance brain plasticity and restore walking ability by delivering electrical impulses to the spinal cord while participants engage in structured walking exercises. Physical therapist Christina Dandola plays a key role in supporting participants and tracking their progress. The study could significantly improve quality of life for people with TBI and potentially inform treatments for other neurological conditions.In a parallel effort to address health disparities, Cristina Román, PhD, adjunct research scientist in the Center for Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research, is leading a national study on how healthcare barriers and cardiovascular risks contribute to accelerated brain aging in Hispanic people with multiple sclerosis. Funded by a prestigious NIH award, the study will gather both personal experiences and brain imaging data to better understand how social determinants of health impact MS progression. Dr. Román hopes the findings will lead to more equitable care and improved outcomes for underserved populations, emphasizing the importance of timely and consistent medical intervention.===========================================Article Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome01:20 - When two is more powerful than one04:18 - Stepping into research06:17 - Under the looking glass (How healthcare barriers and medical risks impact Hispanics with multiple sclerosis)09:15 - Your support means more10:17 - Episode Wrap-Up===========================================Kessler Foundation researchers mentioned by order of articles:Karen Nolan, PhD Associate Director, https://KesslerFoundation.org/aboutus/Karen-NolanChristina Dandola, PT, https://KesslerFoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/christina-dandola-pt-dpt-ncs===========================================Newsletter website links:Ways to give - For more information, please contact us at (973) 324-8430 or Development@KesslerFoundation.orgRead this issue at https://KesslerFoundation.org/2025-spring-your-impact-newsletter=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in June 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Finding%20Purpose%20and%20Not%20Giving%20Up%20After%20Brain%20Injury%20with%20Craig%20J.%20Phillips-TRANSCRIPT.pdf2025 Winter BrainStorm: This presentation is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System and Kessler Foundation."Second Chance to Live" is the inspiring story and mission of Craig J. Phillips, a rehabilitation counselor who turned his own traumatic brain injury into a source of hope for others. After surviving a severe accident at 10 years old, Craig faced years of struggles, including being told he was unemployable. Undeterred, he founded SecondChancetoLive.org, a website offering a holistic approach to brain injury recovery that addresses mind, body, spirit, soul, and emotions.For over 18 years, Craig has created thousands of articles, videos, eBooks, and keynote presentations to empower those living with brain injuries. He’s spoken across the U.S. 143 times and works to inspire both individuals and medical professionals. His message: You are not defined by your injury; recovery is possible.Contact Craig J. Phillips at secondchancetolive1@yahoo.comSecond Chance to Live website - https://secondchancetolive.orgMissed our past events? View them at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21CEB6CAC402EA50Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? go tohttps://KesslerFoundation.org/joinThis is a recording of the virtual event which was on February 27, 2025
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Brainwaves%20SPRING%202025%20Audio%20Newsletter%20TRANSCRIPT-V2.pdfDiscover how a life-altering bike accident transformed Stacia Bissell, MEd, into a powerful voice for the traumatic brain injury community. As a brain injury coach, educator, author, and TBI survivor, Stacia shares her personal battle with chronic pain, memory challenges, and the crucial role of support systems in recovery. This episode also highlights groundbreaking research from Kessler Foundation, demonstrating how modern treatment approaches are revolutionizing TBI recovery. Learn about the unexpected heroes in TBI recovery - from using exercise as medicine to the vital services provided by organizations like Plan NJ. Ready to be inspired by a story of remarkable resilience and discover valuable resources for TBI recovery? Listen to this powerful episode that bridges hope with practical guidance.=========================================================Chapters 00:00:04 - Overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury 00:01:53 - Finding Strength Through Community 00:03:17 - Resilience and Recovery After Brain Injury 00:04:44 - Importance of Exercise in Recovery 00:05:53 - Types of Exercise and Tips00:06:40 - Setting Goals for Health Improvement =========================================================Read this newsletter at https://kesslerfoundation.org/march-2025-tbi-brainwavesMissed a newsletter, check out our Brainwaves archives, https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-traumatic-brain-injury-research-newsletterInterested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=======================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in May 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://KesslerFoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Facets%20Spring%202025%20Audio%20Newsletter%20TRANSCRIPT-2.pdfDiscover how the right preparation and support can transform the college experience for students on the autism spectrum in this insightful episode featuring Helen M. Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation. She shares expert guidance on leveraging campus resources like disability services, building confidence through campus familiarity, and establishing daily routines that foster independence. The episode also explores the delicate balance parents must strike between offering support and encouraging autonomy.Listeners will gain practical strategies for navigating the transition to higher education, including insights on scholarships, support programs, and the potential benefits of taking a gap year. Groundbreaking research from Kessler Foundation is also highlighted, offering a deeper understanding of how to support students on the autism spectrum during this critical life stage. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this episode delivers actionable advice for a successful college journey.=============================================================Articles timestamp 00:00 - Welcome Message00:27 - The college issue - quote from Helen Genova, PhD00:58 - Ready for the future03:35 - 3 Tips to ease into college03:46 - Packing up, settling in04:18 - Letting go, staying connected 05:57 - A spectrum of financial support 06:34 - Putting college on hold?07:36 - Finding the right fit08:25 - Episode Wrap-Up=============================================================Newsletter website links:Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Disability Scholarship, https://buckfirelaw.com/scholarships/disabilityKerry Magro Making a Difference for Autism Scholarship Program, https://kfmmakingadifference.orgOrganization for Autism Research, https://researchautism.orgAmerican Association on Health & Disability Frederick J. KrauseScholarship, https://aahd.usNational Center for Learning Disabilities, https://ncld.orgOur research develops interventions focusing on the critical adolescence-to-adult transition, https://KesslerFoundation.org/autism-researchHave a question? Contact the Center for Autism Research at AutismResearch@KesslerFoundation.orgTo learn more and enroll in our studies, go to https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/studies/autism=========================================================Read this issue at ????Missed a summary, check out our Facets archives, https://KesslerFoundation.org/publication-archives#block-kessler-views-block-autism-research-newsletter-block-1=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in May 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Facets%20Winter%202024%20Audio%20Newsletter%20TRANSCRIPT.pdfDiscover how to transform holiday challenges into meaningful experiences for families in the autism community! This enlightening episode brings together expert voices sharing practical strategies for navigating the festive season. Helen M. Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation, provides valuable tips on managing holiday routines and sensory considerations, while research assistant Maya Schwartzman introduces innovative approaches using social stories. The episode features inspiring initiatives, including Nadine Wright Arbubacher's holiday toy drive supporting Newark, NJ families and Dr. Carrie Magro's touching book about Santa's inclusive spirit. A key highlight is the Kessler Foundation's groundbreaking work in strength-based approaches for autism research. Their positive psychology framework helps individuals on the spectrum unlock their potential in both personal and professional settings. Whether you're a family member, caregiver, or professional in the autism community, this episode offers practical wisdom for creating joyful holiday experiences while embracing individual strengths. Don't miss these powerful insights and resources that could make this holiday season more meaningful for you and your loved ones. Tune in now to learn how to make this holiday season both manageable and memorable for everyone in your family! =============================================================Articles timestamp 00:00 - Welcome Message00:26 - The holiday issue00:59 - Tis the season!04:22 - holiday wishlist 04:32 - In the holiday spirit06:27 - Pay it forward 06:55 - Holiday hero 07:39 - New year. New focus.09:39 - Episode Wrap-Up=========================================================Newsletter web links:KFM Making A Difference - https://kfmmakingadifference.orgNassan's Place - https://nassansplace.orgHave a question? Contact the Center for Autism Research - AutismResearch@KesslerFoundation.orgOur research develops interventions focusing on the critical adolescence-to-adult transition. Go to https//KesslerFoundation.org/autism-research=========================================================Read this issue at https://KesslerFoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/Facets_Holiday%202024_web.pdfMissed a summary, check out our Facets archives, https://KesslerFoundation.org/publication-archives#block-kessler-views-block-autism-research-newsletter-block-1Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to https://KesslerFoundation.org/research/studies/autism=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in May 2025 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/MileStones-Winter%202024_2025-Transcription.pdfIn this fascinating episode, Carly Wender, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, shares her groundbreaking research that combines cycling with virtual reality technology to boost cognitive function in people with multiple sclerosis. She answers the question: How does aerobic exercise promote neurogenesis and offer new hope for those facing mobility challenges?The episode also features an inspiring conversation with Valerie Bowen-Towns, who shares her transformative journey from MS diagnosis to finding renewed purpose through adaptive exercise. Her story showcases how participating in innovative therapies and technology has helped her maintain independence and quality of life. Tune in to hear how virtual reality and exercise are changing lives, one pedal stroke at a time.Key Takeaways:The combination of cycling and virtual reality is being used as a tool to enhance cognitive function in individuals with multiple sclerosis, showcasing innovative approaches to rehabilitation.Aerobic exercise is linked to neurogenesis, suggesting that physical activity can promote brain health and cognitive improvement in those with mobility challenges.Personal resilience and adaptive exercise can significantly transform the lives of individuals with MS, shifting their focus from despair to hope and independence.Article Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00 - 0:28The Cycling Issue - 0:30 - 1:04Exercising the brain by Dr. Carly Wender - 1:05 - 2:016 tips to exercise safely - 2:02 - 2:58Two studies, one goal - 2:59 - 3:53 (3:10 - 3:22 audio quote from Dr. Wender)Researcher spotlight - 3:54 - 4:30In person: Finding hope and confidence: Valerie Bowen-Townes - 4:31 - 5:13Your help wanted! - 5:14 - 7:42End - 7:43- 8:09=========================================================Read this newsletter at https://kesslerfoundation.org/milestones-winter-2024-2025Missed a newsletter, check out our Mile Stones archives, https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-kessler-views-block-multiple-sclerosis-newsletter-block-1-2Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=======================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in May 2024 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcription - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/When%20a%20brain%20injury%20disrupts%20your%20sleep-Transcription.pdfIn people with traumatic brain injury, disruptions to sleep are pervasive, affecting 50% to 70% of people and manifesting as difficulties in falling asleep or frequent nighttime awakenings. The repercussions of inadequate sleep can encompass daytime fatigue, cognitive challenges, emotional instability, and even heightened vulnerability to depression and strained relationships. After TBI, insomnia often persists as a prevalent sleep problem, impacting peoples' overall well-being. Research conducted by scientists at Kessler Foundation underscored the enduring nature of post-TBI insomnia, with 60% experiencing improvements while 40% continued to grapple with sleep disturbances, resulting in heightened fatigue, depression, and hindered daily activities. Notably, the study revealed the significance of good sleep hygiene in mitigating these challenges and highlighted the underutilization of non-medication treatments for post-TBI insomnia, suggesting an imperative for alternative treatment approaches.This research emphasizes the prolonged influence of sleep complications following a brain injury on mental health, emphasizing the urgent need for more effective, medication-free treatment options. It advocates seeking guidance from healthcare professionals, including doctors and sleep specialists, while promoting the significance of upholding a healthy sleep-wake cycle through adherence to good sleep hygiene practices. Moreover, it emphasizes the necessity for further exploration of non-medication treatments and alternative strategies to address post-TBI insomnia, shedding light on the critical role of comprehensive, holistic care in supporting peoples' recovery and well-being.Article Timestamps:Introduction - 0:00 - 0:28When a brain injury disrupts your sleep… - 0:29 - 1:17What does the research tell us - 1:17 - 2:00Who did the study look at? - 2:00 - 2:34Why is this study important - 2:35 - 2:52What can you do? - 2:53 - 3:05Learn more about this research - 3:06=========================================================Read this summary at https://kesslerfoundation.org/when-brain-injury-disrupt-sleepMissed a summary, check out our Real-Life Science archives, https://kesslerfoundation.org/publication-archives#block-consumer-friendly-tbi-study-summariesInterested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join=========================================================Kessler Foundation uses AI voices and narrators to make our media as accessible as possible. These tools help us ensure that individuals with visual or cognitive impairments are not prevented from accessing the materials that Kessler Foundation uses to change the lives of people with disabilities. These automated voices may not correctly capture intonation or pronunciation that may be clearer in the accompanying text. If you encounter any issues related to Kessler Foundation's use of AI narrators in our multimedia content, please reach out to Communications@KesslerFoundation.org=========================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in May 2024 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/FALL-2024-BrainStorm_Recycling%20Pain_Pain%20to%20Purpose-LukeBohnenberger-TRANSCRIPT.pdfFacing a mere five percent chance of survival after a devastating highway accident, Luke Bohnenberger's story is a powerful testament to human resilience. After being ejected from a vehicle, Luke underwent a critical craniotomy that would change his life forever.In "Recycling Pain: Pain to Purpose" Luke shares how he transformed his traumatic brain injury experience into a mission to help others. Despite battling uncontrollable rage, suicidal thoughts, and the loss of his former identity, he discovered that rock bottom could become a foundation for something greater. Key highlights:Survived against 5% odds after a critical accidentNavigated through emotional trauma and recoveryFounded Vision to Victory coaching programEmphasizes turning pain into purposeAdvocates for sharing experiences to help others healThe presentation, part of the quarterly virtual speaker Brainstorm series, is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System and Kessler Foundation. It was recorded on Friday, November 13, 2024.View more Brainstorm speaker series videos at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21CEB6CAC402EA50 Interested in participating in our research remotely or in-person? Go to KesslerFoundation.org/join
In this podcast, Dr. Kyla Pearce from Love Your Brain shares her expertise in delivering holistic health programs for the brain injury community, focusing on yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and community-building practices that enhance mental, physical, and social well-being. She highlights exciting research findings showing that mind-body practices can significantly improve cognitive function and mental health in individuals with brain injuries, addressing issues such as cognitive fatigue, depression, pain, sleep, emotional regulation, and resilience. She underscores the importance of adopting these approaches to meet the unique needs of people with brain injuries who often experience challenges like dizziness, balance issues, and co-occurring PTSD. Ultimately, the podcast emphasizes that fostering this mind-body connection can support healing and resilience during the brain injury recovery process.For more information, visit:Love Your Brain: https://www.loveyourbrain.com/Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury========================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
In this podcast, Irene Ward, PT, DPT, and Kayla Kautz, PT, neurological physical therapy experts, discuss how healthcare professionals can support individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) by helping them access resources that encourage physical activity to improve health, fitness, and overall well-being. They address common barriers after TBI, such as limited accessibility, transportation, cost, and cognitive challenges, and stress the importance of communication, identifying individual needs, and finding creative solutions for staying active. The speakers suggest setting specific goals and using community support groups as strategies to overcome obstacles and highlight several fitness programs in New Jersey tailored for individuals with neurological conditions. To learn more, visit: Irene Ward, PT, DPT, clinical research coordinator for the Brain Injury Program at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation https://www.neuropt.org/about-us/leadershipCenter for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injuryHealth promotion and wellness resource for clinicians and individuals with TBI: https://www.neuropt.org/practice-resources/health-promotion-and-wellness========================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
In this podcast, Erica Weber, PhD, a research scientist at Kessler Foundation, assembled a panel of experts to share their experiences, insights, and advice to help individuals navigate the complex issues they may encounter following a brain injury or neurological condition. The speakers emphasize the need for individuals and families to educate themselves on community resources and comprehensive planning options to ensure they can access the support they need to live fulfilling lives. The panelists include Adria DeSimone, a vocational counselor at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Christine Chickadel, a New Jersey ABLE Program Representative, and Ellen Nalvin, the executive director of the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey.For more information, visit: Erica Weber, PhD: https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20WeberKessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injuryNew Jersey ABLE Alliance: https://savewithable.com/nj/home.htmlPlanned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey: https://plannj.org/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: https://www.kessler-rehab.com/about-us/========================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Mimi Hayes, a comedian and author, shares her inspiring story of turning a traumatic brain injury at age 22 into comedic material. Despite the seriousness of her condition, she found humor in her experiences, using stand-up comedy to process her trauma and connect with audiences. Despite facing challenges like sensitivity to sound and light, she pursued her passions; writing a book and doing stand-up comedy. Through her honest and relatable storytelling, Mimi demonstrates how laughter and a positive mindset can be powerful tools for overcoming life's challenges, even in the face of a debilitating injury. She also shares sobering statistics about brain aneurysms, the importance of advocating for proper medical care, and highlighted the power of community support for TBI survivors. For more information, visit: Mimi Hayes: https://mimihayes.com/#about Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Injury Research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injuryThis was a free event sponsored The Northern NJ Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, Kessler Foundation, and Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation (Select Medical)========================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/2024%20KesslerFoundation-Summer-Brainstorm_Look%20Closer.%20My%20Brain%20Injury%20Is%20Invisible-V2-TRANSCRIPT.pdfStacia Bissell, MEd, shares an inspiring story of overcoming the challenges of her traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained 13 years ago. In her presentation, “Look Closer. My Brain Injury Is Invisible,” she discusses the profound impact the TBI had on her life, forcing her to adapt to a new reality and embrace her identity as a survivor. Despite these difficulties, Stacia found ways to thrive by pursuing roles as a brain injury coach, mentor, and advocate. Her resilience and determination to find a "healing process with no end" serve as an example for others navigating life after TBI. Stacia's powerful story sheds light on the invisible nature of brain injuries and the importance of building a supportive community for survivors and caregivers.The presentation, part of the quarterly virtual speaker Brainstorm series, is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System and Kessler Foundation. It was recorded on Thursday, August 20, 2024.View more Brainstorm speaker series videos at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21CEB6CAC402EA50
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Einat%20Engel-Haber%2C%20MD%2C%20Discusses%20Evolving%20Definitions%20and%20Challenges%20of%20Central%20Cord%20Syndrome_Transcription.pdfIn this podcast, presented by the Northern NJ Spinal Cord Injury Model System series, Einat Engel-Haber, MD, discusses the challenges of accurately defining and understanding central cord syndrome (CCS). CCS is the most common and controversial spinal cord injury that primarily affects the upper extremities. Dr. Engel-Haber is an associate research scientist in the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation. She supports the need for a more precise definition, as the demographics and understanding of CCS have changed over time. The lack of a consistent definition for CCS has led to significant variability in reported incidence rates across studies, ranging from 6% to 32% of all traumatic spinal cord injuries. Dr. Engel-Haber also notes that within the incomplete tetraplegia population, the incidence of CCS can be as high as 70%. She outlines plans to review the existing literature, propose new definitions, and summarize the importance of this work for both research and clinical practice.To lean more about:Dr. Einat Engel-Haber at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/einat-engel-haber-mdCenter for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation, visithttps://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-researchSpinal stimulation research at Kessler Foundation https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/tim-and-caroline-reynolds-center-spinal-stimulationFollow along with the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/Defining%20and%20Decoding%20Central%20Cord%20Syndrome-Nov%202023_EHABER.pdf==============================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in November 2023 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Subject matter experts discuss how and why a new, online education class, “Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants,” was created. The course introduces learners to the physical and emotional experience of individuals living with SCI and offers suggestions for building positive working relationships. Course content was created with guidance from individuals who have real-world experience with SCI, focus groups, and support from various organizations. Free to the public, the course’s goal is to increase knowledge about SCI, improve communication between clients and assistants, and enhance quality of care.Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD, Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, and Denise Fyffe, PhD, scientific researchers from the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation describe the course development process and subject matter included.Learn more about this course at https://kesslerfoundation.org/understanding-spinal-cord-injury-course-personal-care-assistantsTo enroll in this free online course, visit: https://bit.ly/understandingSCI Learn more about: Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne-Zanca e-mail Address: jzanca@kesslerfoundation.orgDenise Fyffe, PhD - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-HudsonRead the accompanying PowerPoint presentation at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/UnderstandingSCI_NNJSCIS_Lecture_2023.pdfRead the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-07/Acquire%20In-Depth%20Knowledge%20on%20a%20New%20SCI%20Personal%20Caregiver%20Course%20%E2%80%93%20Transcript.pdfThis lecture was presented by Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury Systems, Kessler Foundation, and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, a Select Medical hospital, and supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SIMS0012).========================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded remotely on October 12, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to this 2024 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship Lecture podcast.Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, a prominent researcher in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) and disabilities, was a featured speaker at the 2023 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship. Her work primarily revolves around implementing and assessing evidence-based strategies aimed at establishing employment opportunities and facilitating community reintegration for veterans with SCI and other disabilities. In this podcast, she discussed the effectiveness of standardized evidence-based approaches that combine vocational rehabilitation with clinical care, highlighting their potential to enhance quality of life and foster competitive employment. Dr. Ottomanelli shared findings from two studies conducted in collaboration with the VA examining vocational rehabilitation in SCI. She also detailed key strategies for enhancing outcomes and implementing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model into clinical rehabilitation to help people with SCI find competitive employment in their communities. Currently, Dr. Ottomanelli is an associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at the University of South Florida and a clinical psychologist at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics in Tampa, FL.The Baird Lecture Series educates the next generation of researchers on innovative medical rehabilitation research and treatment options.For more information on Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, https://www.cindrr.research.va.gov/CINDRRRESEARCH/investigators_staff/lisa_ottomanelli.aspSCI research at Kessler Foundation https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded in October 2023 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury at Kessler Foundation. Here are excerpts from her 2023 interview with Jon Strum, RealTalk MS.For more information about Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, director, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20ChiaravallotiCognitive rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation modified story Memory Technique, https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research/ms/multiple-sclerosisListen to the full episode at https://realtalkms.com/episode-328-cognitive-rehabilitation-and-ms-with-dr-nancy-chiaravallotiRead the transcript, https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/RealTalk%20MS%20Interview_Cognitive%20Rehabilitation%20and%20MS%20with%20Nancy%20Chiaravalloti-PhD-TRANSCRIPT.pdfTo learn more, you can listen to Jon Strum's podcast each week as he breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news and research that may impact MS treatments. https://realtalkms.com/Use by permission: REAL TALKS MS
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/What%20is%20cognitive%20rehabilitation-TRANSCRIPT.pdfExpertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury at Kessler Foundation. Here are excerpts from her 2023 interview with Jon Strum, RealTalk MS.For more information about Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, director, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20ChiaravallotiCognitive rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation modified story Memory Technique, https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research/ms/multiple-sclerosisListen to the full episode at https://realtalkms.com/episode-328-cognitive-rehabilitation-and-ms-with-dr-nancy-chiaravallotiTo learn more, you can listen to Jon Strum's podcast each week as he breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news and research that may impact MS treatments. https://realtalkms.com/Use by permission: REAL TALKS MS
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/What%20is%20the%20modified%20Story%20Memory%20Technique%20%28KF-mSMT%29%20protocol-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Expertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury at Kessler Foundation. Here are excerpts from her 2023 interview with Jon Strum, RealTalk MS.For more information about Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, director, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20ChiaravallotiCognitive rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation modified story Memory Technique, https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research/ms/multiple-sclerosisListen to the full episode at https://realtalkms.com/episode-328-cognitive-rehabilitation-and-ms-with-dr-nancy-chiaravallotiTo learn more, you can listen to Jon Strum's podcast each week as he breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news and research that may impact MS treatments. https://realtalkms.com/Use by permission: REAL TALKS MS
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/Which%20cognitive%20functions%20are%20commonly%20affected%20by%20MS-TRANSCRIPT.pdfExpertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury at Kessler Foundation. Here are excerpts from her 2023 interview with Jon Strum, RealTalk MS.For more information about Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, director, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20ChiaravallotiCognitive rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation modified story Memory Technique, https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research/ms/multiple-sclerosisListen to the full episode at https://realtalkms.com/episode-328-cognitive-rehabilitation-and-ms-with-dr-nancy-chiaravallotiTo learn more, you can listen to Jon Strum's podcast each week as he breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news and research that may impact MS treatments. https://realtalkms.com/Use by permission: REAL TALKS MS
Explore how using specialized yoga and mindfulness exercises, developed by national nonprofit LoveYourBrain, can help individuals with traumatic brain injury. Hear tips from certified brain injury specialist and registered yoga teacher Dr. Kyla Pearce. This Winter Brainstorm Series presentation was held on Thursday, January 11, 2024. It was sponsored by Kessler Foundation and the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, which is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, grant #90DPTB0003.Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi6UnVoNwpkView the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/2024%20TBI%20Winter%20Brainstorm_Kyla%20Pearce-SLIDES_0.pdfRead the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/2024-KesslerFoundation-Winter%20TBI-BrainStorm-TRANSCRIPTION.pdfInterested in joining a study? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/2023%20FALL%20BrainStorm%20My%20Invisible%20Injury%20presented%20by%20Kelsey%20Boyer-TRANSCRIPT.pdfWatch our Fall Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Virtual Speakers Series and listen in as Kelsey Boyer shares her dramatic story of her traumatic brain injury (TBI) and forming the nonprofit Save a Brain. Kelsey was a competitive snowboarder in high school with hopes of competing in the Olympics, but after sustaining a brain injury in 2016, her life drastically changed. Her mission now is to provide education, encourage prevention, and spread awareness of the long-term mental and physical effects of TBI.The Fall Brainstorm Speaker Event is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System and Kessler Foundation.View the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/2023%20TBI%20Fall-BrainStorm_KelseyBoyer_PRESENTATION_0.pdf
Fast Takes - Episode 49In this episode, Dr. Denise Fyffe, senior research scientist in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury and Outcomes and Assesments Research, talks about her peer-reviewed article, “Multi-Phase Veteran Engagement to Develop a Spinal Cord Injury Employment Survey” published on March 17, 2023, in the journal Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action Funding Source:US Dept. of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), Spinal Cord Injury Research Program award # W81XWH-17-1-0696; National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research grant # 90SI5026. Learn more about: Dr. Denise Fyffe, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessments-research Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research The peer-reviewed article at https://muse.jhu.edu/article/884416Co-authors: Denise C. Fyffe, Bridget A. Cotner, Lisa Ottomanelli, Ashleigh Quinn, Deveney Ching, Conner T. Clark, Paul J. Tobin, John O'Neill (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John-ONeill) Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure and subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded remotely on July 13, 2023 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/How%20to%20Live%20with%20Mild%20Traumatic%20Brain%20Injury-The%20Brainlash%20with%20Gail-Denton-2023-Summer-BrainStorm-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Tune in to our Summer Brainstorm virtual speaker series presentation “’The Brainlash’ Way with author Gail L. Denton, PhD. Dr. Denton shares lessons, tips and strategies on living with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) As a patient turned professional MTBI life coach, Dr. Denton shares her first-hand insights and offers down-to-earth practical advice for every aspect of the MTBI recovery process.
The 2023 Summer Brainstorm Virtual Series is supported by Kessler Foundation, the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System, and by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. Grant number 90DPTB0032
Fast Takes Episode 48
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In this podcast, Research Scientist Timothy Rich, PhD, discusses a new study, the first to show the need to expand the application of prism adaptation treatment for spatial neglect. Dr. Rich was part of a team that discovered prism adaptation therapy was as beneficial for treating right-sided spatial neglect as left-sided spatial neglect in a cohort of individuals with stroke and traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries. The findings were published in June 2023 in a peer-reviewed article, “Prism Adaptation Treatment for Right-Sided and Left-Sided Spatial Neglect: A Retrospective Case-Matched Study,” in the journal Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation.
Funding source: the Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Improvement, the Charles and Ann Serraino Foundation, and Kessler Foundation
Learn more about:
Timothy Rich, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/timothy-rich-phd-otrl
Center for Stroke Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation
The peer-reviewed article at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2023.100263
Co-authors: Marinos Pylarinos, Devan Parrott, PhD, Peii Chen, PhD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen)
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This podcast was recorded remotely on June 6, 2023 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
2023 Spring BrainStormRead the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023%20Spring%20Brainstorm-Mike-at-the-Mic_Transition%20to%20the%20World%20After%20Brain%20Injury-TRANSCRIPT.pdfKessler Foundation, in partnership with the Voices Advancing the Brain Injury Community (Voices), hosted a Mike-at-the-Mic session entitled “Transition to the World After Brain Injury.” A lively panel discussion – including facilitator Michael Greenwald and brain injury survivors - Sharon Naulty, Scott Pomann, Patty Thompson – covered challenges people with brain injury face when transitioning to the “real” world after brain injury. Discussion points included employment challenges, ways to advocate for yourself, whether to disclose your disability, and Kessler Foundation research studies and supports available to help them. The mission of Voices is to champion and publicize the advocacy, rights, and needs of people who have survived a brain injury. The group is supported by the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. Interested in joining a study? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies This series is supported by Kessler Foundation, the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System, and by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)#90DPTB0003.============================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on March 24, 2023 and was edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 5 Extended - 10-Minute Silence with Bell TonesWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 4 - 10-Minute Loving KindnessWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 4 Extended - 20-Minute Loving KindnessWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 3 - 10 Minute Body ScanWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 3 Extended - 20 Minute Body ScanWelcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 2 Extended - 10-MInute Awareness of Breath Welcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research.Listen to other episodes in this series: https://on.soundcloud.com/op5et Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 1 - Welcome Welcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research.Listen to other episodes in this series: https://on.soundcloud.com/op5et Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Mindful Meditation Ep. 2 - 5-MInute Awareness of Breath Welcome to Kessler Foundation’s new four-part meditation series Mindful Meditation. The Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research is adapting mindfulness intervention methods to help improve control of attention and psychological well-being for individuals with TBI while alleviating depression and anxiety. Each mindfulness episode will offer a short and extended version without music, voice only.What is mindful meditation? Mindfulness is the caring, compassionate, nonjudgmental awareness of our own experience and everything going on around us. Meditation involves the practices we do to develop the skill and capacity to develop mindful awareness. The instructor in this series is Siobhan Gibbons, EdD, a licensed psychologist in New Jersey. Since 2010 she has been teaching stress management, mindfulness meditation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. She completed her EdD in counseling psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. She also completed her 200-Hour yoga teacher training at Inner Light Yoga Center now called Smart Asana Yoga. We will be introducing a new Mindful Meditation podcast each week in May.This series is funded by Kessler Foundation’s Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research.Listen to other episodes in this series: https://on.soundcloud.com/op5et Learn more about:Siobhan Gibbons, EdD at: http://smartasanayoga.com/about/Studies conducted by the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury ======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was recorded January 30, 2023, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Most Likely to Survive: Matt FaulknerAt age 18, Matt Faulkner’s entire life changed in an instant. In this powerful podcast, the co-author of the book Most Likely to Survive and subject of the documentary "Recovery," recounted his journey from near death to remarkable recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI). After spending almost two months in a coma, he underwent intensive neurological rehabilitation and managed to walk across the stage at his high school graduation just 103 days after his accident. He discusses how intense rehabilitation, support of friends and family, and personal fortitude helped him accept his situation, stressing that because of neuroplasticity, the brain can always change and adapt to new challenges.This podcast was presented as part of the Winter 2023 BrainStorm speaker series recorded on February 23, 2023 and supported by Kessler Foundation, the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), and a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Grant #90DPTB0003.View the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/Most%20Likely%20to%20Survive_Matt%20Faulkner.pdf Interested in joining a study? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies======================================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation.
Life at Kessler Foundation - Episode 7Ray Ruben, a research assistant in the center for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Research, discusses their dedication to recruiting and interacting with study participants to further the Foundation’s research in TBI and multiple sclerosis (MS). Listen to what encourages and motivates them to continue working on the long-term study called "Understanding and Creating New Memories." https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/understanding-and-creating-new-memoriesLearn more about Ray, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/ray-ruben the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injuryInterested in participating in the study mentioned in this podcast? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/understanding-and-creating-new-memoriesInterested in a career at Kessler Foundation, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/careers ======================================================= Tuned into our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded remotely on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/Using%20nerve%20transfer%20to%20restore%20hand%20and%20arm%20function%20after%20spinal%20cord%20injury-Dr-Ida-Fox-TRANSCRIPT.pdfWelcome to the 2022 Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Lecture Series. This podcast features Ida Fox, MD, FACS, professor of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MS. In this series, Dr. Fox discussed advancements in upper extremity reconstruction in cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) that have provided the opportunity to improve function and quality of life in people living with SCI. She described current approaches to restoring hand and upper extremity function in people with cervical SCI. Dr. Fox then reviewed the physiology of nerve transfer procedures (early <1 year post-SCI vs. late, even decades post-SCI) and strategies for pre-operative evaluation, testing, and discussion of choice. She also covered preoperative selection and surgical outcomes using validated measures and video content. In addition, challenges, including practice environment, priorities of rehabilitation (spontaneous recovery versus surgical intervention), availability of therapy, and outcomes-based preferences were discussed.Learn more about: Ida Fox, MD, FACS - - https://profiles.wustl.edu/en/persons/ida-foxThe Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System - https://kesslerfoundation.org/NNJSCISJoin a study - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/spinal-cord-injury================================================================The lecture was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SIM0012). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).================================================================Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
Fast Takes – Episode 47 Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated on February 11, 2023. This United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields and calls for strengthening their participation. Kessler Foundation’s staff includes 70 percent female employees (compared with 30 percent national average in STEM) making significant contributions to rehabilitation research advances. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviewed Dr. Ada X. Chen, PhD, MPH, postdoctoral fellow, Center for Employment and Disability Research, about leaving China to study in Scotland and the U.S., her work at the Foundation, and how mentors have influenced her career choices.Learn more about: Ada X. Chen, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/ada-x-chen-phd Kessler Foundation Learning Center, https://www.kflearn.org Center for Employment and Disability Research at Kessler Foundation (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-employment-and-disability-research)================================================== Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Monday, January 30, 2023, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.#womeninscience @UN
Speaker Glenn Bott relayed his personal journey on starting over after traumatic brain injury (TBI). He shared many proven recovery tactics with other individuals with TBI. Some of his "undaunted resiliency" tips included remain confident, expect success, and reinvent yourself and your vision for the future. This was presented as part of a speaker series on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.This series is supported by Kessler Foundation, the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System, and by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Grant #90DPTB0003. View the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/2022%20Fall%20BrainStorm_Undaunted%20Resiliency-Falling%207%20Times%2C%20Getting%20up%208%20by%20Glenn%20Bott.pdf Interested in joining a study? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/Impacts%20of%20Prism%20Adaptation%20Treatment%20on%20Spatial%20Neglect%20and%20Rehabilitation%20Outcome%20-%20Dosage%20Matters-Ep46.pdf
In this episode, Peii (Peggy) Chen, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, talks about her journal article, “Impacts of Prism Adaptation Treatment on Spatial Neglect and Rehabilitation Outcome: Dosage Matters,” e-published on June 8, 2022, in the journal Annals of Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. Dr. Chen discusses whether the number of prism adaptation treatment (PAT) sessions in regular clinical practice would predict spatial neglect (SN) improvement and rehabilitation outcomes.
Funding source: This work was supported by Kessler Foundation, Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement, and the Charles and Ann Serraino Foundation.
Learn more about: Dr. Peii Chen, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen.
This peer-reviewed article, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15459683221107891
Co-authors: Peii Chen, PhD, Kimberly Hreha, EdD, Chris Gonzalez-Snyder, MBA, MA, Timothy J. Rich, PhD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/timothy-rich-phd-otrl), Robert W. Gillen, PhD, Devan Parrott, PhD, A. M. Barrett, MD
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There are dozens of techniques people with brain injury can apply in their daily lives to help them learn and retain memories. Listen to Sarah A. Raskin, PhD, Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Trinity College, Hartford, CT, detail various approaches to improve cognitive functioning after brain injury in “Managing Your Memory,” presented as part of a speaker series on July 28, 2022. This series is supported by Kessler Foundation, the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System, and by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Grant #90DPTB0003. View the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/Summer-2022-BrainStorm-Presentation-Slides-with-Notes_Managing%20Your%20Memory%20-%20Sarah%20A.%20Raskin_0.pdf
VIew the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjEzZXQgPBI Interested in joining a study? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury
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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/neuroimaging-study-reveals-fatigue-related-differences-by-age-and-gender-ep45.pdf
In this episode, Glenn Wylie, DPhil, director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation talks about his peer-reviewed article, “Fatigue across the lifespan in men and women: State vs Trait,” published on May 9, 2022, in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
Dr. Wylie explained his findings, which included while older adults reported themselves to have the same fatigue “burden” (trait fatigue) as younger adults, they nevertheless reported experiencing less fatigue while they were performing a task (state fatigue).
Funding source: This work was supported by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the New Jersey Commission for Brain Injury Research, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Kessler Foundation. Learn more about: Dr. Glenn Wylie, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Glenn%20Wylie The peer-reviewed article at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2022.790006/full Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/mri/rocco-ortenzio-neuroimaging-center Co-authors: Amanda J. Pra Sisto (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/amanda-j-pra-sisto), Helen M. Genova (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen-Genova) and John DeLuca (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca) ================================================= Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Be sure to subscribe to our SoundCloud channel “KesslerFoundation” for more research updates. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded remotely on July 11, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 44
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Dr.%20Helen%20Genova%20leads%20new%20center%20for%20autism%20research-Ep44.pdf
In this episode, Helen Genova, PhD, head of Kessler Foundation’s Center for Autism Research established this year, discusses how she has implemented innovative studies, technological advances, and community involvement to address the complex issues affecting individuals on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Genova details some of the Center’s work including identifying strengths and improving job interview skills of transition-aged youth, investigating the science behind brain networks, and directly engaging the autism community to ensure the research is meaningful and accessible.
Learn more about: Dr. Helen Genova, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen-Genova
Center for Autism Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/autism-research
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This podcast was recorded remotely on May 18, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 43
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Neuroprotective%20effects%20of%20exercise%20for%20multiple%20sclerosis%20warrant%20thorough%20investigation-Ep43-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Brian Sandroff, senior research scientist in our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, talks about his peer-reviewed article, “Exercise training in multiple sclerosis” published in April 2022, in the journal The Lancet Neurology.
Co-authors: Brian M. Sandroff, Robert W. Motl, V. Wee Yong, Gary R. Cutter, Gavin Giovannoni
Learn more about:
Dr. Brian Sandroff, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/brian-m-sandroff-phd
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
The peer-reviewed article at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S147444222200045X
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This podcast was recorded remotely on May 4, 2022 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 40
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/Dr.%20B.%20Sandroff%20on%20cognition%2C%20fitness%20and%20physical%20activity%20in%20progressive%20multiple%20sclerosis-Ep40-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, Brian Sandroff, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, talks about his peer-reviewed article, “Cardiorespiratory fitness and free-living physical activity are not associated with cognition in persons with progressive multiple sclerosis: Baseline analyses from the CogEx study,” published on October 1, 2021, in the journal Multiple Sclerosis.
Funding source: Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (grant no. #EGID3185)
Learn more about: Dr. Brian Sandroff at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/brian-m-sandroff-phd
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
The peer-reviewed article at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585211048397
Co-authors: Robert W Motl , Maria Pia Amato, Giampaolo Brichetto ,Jeremy Chataway, Nancy D Chiaravalloti (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti), Gary R Cutter, Ulrik Dalgas , John DeLuca (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca), Rachel Farrell, Peter Feys, Massimo Filippi, Jennifer Freeman, Matilde Inglese, Cecilia Meza, Maria A Rocca, Amber Salter and Anthony Feinstein
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This podcast was recorded remotely on December 15, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 42
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/Dr.%20B.%20Sandroff%20on%20virtual%20reality%E2%80%99s%20role%20in%20managing%20cognitive%20deficits%20in%20multiple%20sclerosis%20-Ep42-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, Brian Sandroff, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, talks about his peer-reviewed article, “Developing the Rationale for Including Virtual Reality in Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exercise Training Approaches for Managing Cognitive Dysfunction in MS,” published in April 2022, in the journal NeuroSci. He discusses how virtual reality could increase sensory input and promote multisensory integration and processing during rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis.
Learn more about: Dr. Brian Sandroff, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/brian-m-sandroff-phd
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
The peer-reviewed article at www.mdpi.com/2673-4087/3/2/15
Co-authors: Carly L. A. Wender, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/carly-wender, John DeLuca, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca, Brian M. Sandroff
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Fast Takes - Episode 41
In this episode, Dr. Lauren Strober, senior research scientist in our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, talks about her peer-reviewed article, “Keeping it together: The role of social integration on health and psychological well-being among individuals with multiple sclerosis
” published on March 24, 2022, in the journal Health and Social Care in the Community.
Funding Source: National Institutes of Health (grant number: K23HD069494) and the Robert E. Leet & Clara Guthrie Patterson Trust
Learn more about: Dr. Lauren Strober, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Lauren%20Strober
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
The peer-reviewed article at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hsc.13800
Co-authors: Elena M. Latinsky-Ortiz
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This podcast was recorded remotely on June 7, 2022 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Ep39
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Researching%20novel%20approaches%20for%20treating%20neuropathic%20pain%20and%20chronic%20fatigue%20-%20Ep39-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Historically, it was believed that the brain stopped growing after childhood. We now know the contrary to be true. Neuroscience has confirmed that our brains change throughout our lives, from birth to death. The brain’s ability to rewire its circuitry and make adaptive changes, known as neuroplasticity, is why recovery after injury is possible.
But much about neuroplasticity is not well understood. Our researchers are using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and real-time neurofeedback capabilities to conduct several novel pilot studies. Their goal is to correlate changes in the brain to changes in behavior and function.
In this episode, Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation, spoke with three researchers about their latest studies (see specific list below): Olga Boukrina, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research; Jeanne Zanca, PhD, senior research scientist in the Centers for Spinal Cord Injury and Outcomes and Assessment Research; and Glenn Wylie, DPhil, director of the Rocco Ortenzio Center for Neuroimaging at Kessler Foundation.
Funding sources: David F. Bolger Trust and Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Learn more about: Dr. Olga Boukrina, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Olga%20Boukrina
Dr. Glenn Wylie, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Glenn%20Wylie
Dr. Jeanne Zanca, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne-Zanca
Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessments-research
Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research
Center for Stroke Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation
Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/mri/rocco-ortenzio-neuroimaging-center
Interested in joining a study mentioned in this podcast? Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation: fMRI Neurofeedback and Motor Imagery, PI: Olga Boukrina, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/reading-impairments-following-left-sided-stroke
Assessment of Cognitive Fatigue in the Aging, PI: Glenn Wylie, DPhil, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/assessment-cognitive-fatigue-agedInvestigating
Mental Fatigue among Individuals with Stroke, PI: Glenn Wylie, DPhil, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/investigating-mental-fatigue-among-individuals-stroke
Brain Activity in People with Chronic Neuropathic Pain and SCI, PI: Jeanne Zanca, PhD, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/brain-activity-people-chronic-neuropathic-pain-and-sci
Interested in joining a study, https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
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Fast Takes - Ep 38
Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Dr.%20Brian%20Sandroff%20on%20improving%20cognition%20in%20multiple%20sclerosis%20with%20treadmill%20exercise%20training%20-%20Ep38-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, Brian Sandroff, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation talks about his peer-reviewed article, “Effects of walking exercise training on learning and memory and hippocampal neuroimaging outcomes in MS: A targeted, pilot randomized controlled trial,” published in November 2021, in the journal Contemporary Clinical Trials. The study’s goal was to evaluate whether aerobic exercise training, specifically walking exercise, was
associated in improvements in learning and memory in people with MS who have objective impairment in learning and memory.
Funding Source: EMD Serono
Learn more about:
Dr. Brian Sandroff, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/brian-m-sandroff-phd
The peer-reviewed article, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2021.106563
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
Co-authors: Glenn R. Wylie (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Glenn%20Wylie), Jessica F. Baird, C. Danielle Jones, M. David Diggs, Helen Genova, (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen-Genova), Marcas M. Bamman, Gary R. Cutter, John DeLuca, (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca), Robert W. Motl
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The advances made in stroke research and brain processes at Kessler Foundation and the impact these novel discoveries have had were discussed in this interview with Rodger DeRose, President and CEO, Kessler Foundation, and two of the Foundation’s Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research scientists, Peii (Peggy) Chen, PhD, and Olga Boukrina, PhD. Emmy-award winning anchor Steve Adubato and co-host Mary Gamba focused on the scientific leadership qualities of these individuals in their "Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership" series.
Watch the video at https://youtu.be/eWg_59DrPXU
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Aired: 1/30/22
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RVN Television’s “CEO Chat” hosts, Al Cini and Joe Asumendi, interview Rodger DeRose, President and CEO, Kessler Foundation on the Foundation’s work in rebuilding the lives of people with disabilities. He described the organization’s two-part mission: conducting breakthrough advances in neurotrauma research and providing grants to help people with disabilities return to the workforce.
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Anchor Steve Adubato and co-host Mary Gamba discuss the role of leadership with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, Director, Centers of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation. In the second half of this video, Dr. Chiaravalloti shares her knowledge on innovative neuroscience and memory impairment studies. She was introduced by Michele Pignatello, VP and Chief Development Officer, Kessler Foundation.
Listen to Michele Pignatello at 15:57 and Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti at 18:00
Watch the video at https://youtu.be/nAS0EqFeHbI
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Aired: 10/31/21
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Rodger DeRose, President and CEO, Kessler Foundation, joins Steve Adubato, PhD, Emmy Award-winning public broadcasting anchor, and his co-host & executive producer, Mary Gamba, for a special edition of “Lessons in Leadership: Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership.” This series, done in partnership with Kessler Foundation, focuses on the role of research and science in leadership and advancing the care for patients through innovation. Later in the video, Steve and Mary are joined by Rick Thigpen, Senior VP, Corporate Citizenship, PSEG, who shares his perspective on presidential leadership.
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A recent investigation has spurred two of our researchers to question how natural spaces influence the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities. Their recently published research – written with several co-authors – revealed an unexpected negative connection between psychological well-being and residential greenspace.
Their research showed that people with spinal cord injuries living in neighborhoods with a low amount of open space were less likely to suffer from depression than those residing in neighborhoods with a moderate amount of open space.
Our guests on this podcast – Lauren Murphy, PhD, and Amanda L. Botticello, PhD, MPH – were part of the research team. Both scientists work at the Centers for Spinal Cord Injury and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation.
Funding source: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (grant numbers: 639798; 290518).
Learn more about:
Drs. Lauren Murphy at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Lauren%20Murphy and Amanda L. Botticello, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Amanda%20Botticello.
The peer-reviewed article at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41393-021-00736-z Read the press release, https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/community-study-reveals-unexpected-negative-correlation-between-residential
Co-authors: Lauren F. Murphy, Claire Kalpakjian, Susan Charlifue, Allen W. Heinemann, Mary Slavin, Tanya Rohrbach, David S. Tulsky and Amanda L. Botticello
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This podcast was recorded remotely on March 7, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Imagine never holding a paint brush or working with a canvas, but after traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, becoming a master artist. Podcast host Jessica Ganga, communications and digital media coordinator at Kessler Foundation, spoke with Alder Crocker, who while on vacation in May 2018, broke his neck and instantly became 85% paralyzed. During rehab, after four brief art therapy sessions to help improve muscle memory, an artist was born. As soon as Alder had a brush in his hand, images and colors began to flood his consciousness. He later realized he had acquired savant syndrome, when extraordinary abilities suddenly and unexpectedly surface after a non-disabled individual suffers a traumatic brain injury or illness. Before his accident, Alder worked in marketing for 25 years, but was never a creative. He has been a volunteer in many of the Foundation’s research studies since his accident.
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This podcast was recorded remotely on Thursday, March 10 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
As part of the "Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership" series, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Helen Genova, PhD, Assistant Director, Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, Kessler Foundation, about her important work with transition-aged youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Watch the video at https://youtu.be/5HZcoQPVNjM
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Aired: 2/5/21
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Rodger DeRose, president and CEO, Kessler Foundation, moderated a panel that discussed innovative technologies and digital accessible tools that narrow the employment gap for those with or without disabilities. This event took place during the United Nation’s 2021 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where the day’s focus was “Advancing Employment for Persons with Disabilities.”
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Listen to Tara Buggie, brain injury survivor and advocate, present at our Winter BRAINSTORM 2022 virtual speakers event for individuals with brain injury, family and friends.
Presented on Tuesday, January 27, 2022.
View the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/Reclaiming%20Self%20after%20Brain%20Injury_%E2%80%8BHope%20for%20a%20New%20New%20Self-Tara%20Buggie_0.pdf
This series is supported by Kessler Foundation, the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System, and by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Grant #90DPTB0003
Interested in joining a study? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury
Fast Takes – Women In Science - Episode 36
Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Presently, just 30 percent of researchers are women, and only 35 percent of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women. At Kessler Foundation, we celebrate women and their achievements: 65 percent of our staff members are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
International Women in Engineering Day is a special time when women engineers celebrate their achievements.
In this episode, Kessler Foundation creative producer Joan Banks-Smith had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Soha Saleh, a research scientist in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research. They talked about her desire to help people through her rehabilitation research, participants who motivate her, and how proud she is of her team of researchers.
Learn more about:
Dr. Soha Saleh - https://kesslerfoundation.org/about%20us/soha%20saleh
Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research -https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering
Advanced Rehabilitation Neuroimaging Laboratory -https://kesslerfoundation.org/lab/Advanced-Rehabilitation-Neuroimaging-Lab
Host- Joan Banks-Smith - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
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Fast Takes – Women in Science - Episode 34
Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Presently, just 30 percent of researchers are women, and only 35 percent of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women. At Kessler Foundation, we celebrate women and their achievements: 65 percent of our staff members are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 34 features Dr. Lauren Strober, a senior research scientist at the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Strober about how her curiosity in science launched her on the path to studying neuropsychology, how mentors and work experiences have influenced her career choice, and her work at the Foundation.
Learn more about: Dr. Strober at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Lauren%20Strober
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
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This podcast was recorded remotely on Wednesday, February 9, 2021, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Ep 35
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/2021%20nTIDE%20Year%20In%20Review-A%20Story%20of%20True%20Grit.pdf
People with disabilities have remained the bright spot on the employment front, showing true grit in the face of economic upheaval. As economic recovery continues, people with disabilities continue to outpace their counterparts without disabilities in the labor market.
Throughout the last quarter of 2021, the job numbers for people with disabilities remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to the semi-monthly National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD). This contrasts with the trend for people without disabilities, who have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels of employment.
The nTIDE team closely monitors job numbers in the U.S. for people with and without disabilities, issuing semi-monthly nTIDE reports as the labor market continues to reflect the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this Year-in-Review podcast, the co-founders of nTIDE, John O’Neill, PhD, director of the Center for Employment and Disability Research at Kessler Foundation, and Andrew Houtenville, PhD, research director of UNH-IOD, reflect on how these two groups fared in the workforce during 2021, as the pandemic continues to affect businesses and the economy.
John O'Neill, PhD, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John-ONeill Andrew Houtenville, PhD, iod.unh.edu/person/houtenville/andrew University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD), https://www.researchondisability.org/ nTIDE, https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/disabilityemployment/nTIDE
Each nTIDE release is followed by a Lunch & Learn webinar at 12:00 ET. Register for upcoming webinars, and view the nTIDE archives here: www.researchondisability.org/ntide
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This podcast was recorded remotely on February 3, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Life at Kessler Foundation - Episode 6
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Jacqueline%20Leddy%20on%20Moving%20from%20Onsite%20to%20Cyberspace_Conducting%20Virtual%20Clinical%20Trials-Ep6-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, Jacqueline (Jackie) Leddy, a research assistant in our Centers for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and Traumatic Brain Injury Research was interviewed by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation. Jackie discusses how she and fellow team members are motivated by their efforts, which could change people’s lives for the better, and how working at Kessler Foundation has provided her with a chance to learn, grow and explore how clinical trials are done.
She has been instrumental in transitioning recruitment and operation of a traumatic brain injury clinical trial from onsite to completely virtual over the past 18 months. This clinical trial focuses on facial affect recognition and emotional processing for children from age nine to seventeen. The revamped recruiting process has opened the door to a wider range of participants, going from local to a global mix.
Learn more about Jacqueline at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/jacqueline-leddy and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury and Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
Interested in participating in the study mentioned in this podcast? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/emotional-processing-intervention-children-tbi
Interested in a career at Kessler Foundation, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/careers
Keywords: Facial Affect Recognition - Not being able to accurately detect and respond to the emotions conveyed in facial expressions of others is a significant issue for individuals with mental health problems. Facial affect recognition is essential for successful social interaction.
Emotional Processing - Emotional processing is the ability of people to process stress and other extreme events and move past them over time. When individuals are unable to process or reduce those emotions, they may develop phobias and other mental issues.
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) – a specialized MRI scanner that measures the small changes in blood flow that occur with brain activity.
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This podcast was recorded remotely on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Alder%20Cocker%2C%20brain%20and%20spinal%20cord%20injury%20survivor%2C%20abstract%20expressionist%20painter%20shares%20his%20story-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System proudly presents “Moving Forward: Personal Perspectives on Life after Brain Injury” virtual speakers series.
In this episode, “accidental” abstract expressionist painter Alder Crocker, shares his personal story as a brain and spinal cord injury survivor with acquired savant syndrome. He is a tetraplegic that miraculously has the ability to paint. While his shoulders and arms have range of motion, he has no movement in his fingers. Together, these non-traditional faculties define the artist’s unique techniques and style. Jean Lengenfelder, PhD, assistant director of Center for Traumatic Brain Injury at Kessler Foundation, welcomes and introduces Mr. Crocker.
Funding source: This podcast was supported under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR; grant number no. 90DPTB0003).
Learn more about:
Alder Crocker, www.aldercrocker.com
Podcast host: Joan Banks-Smith, https:// kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, https://www.kessler-rehab.com
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This podcast was recorded on September 30, 2021, remotely, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Ep 33
In this episode, Brian Sandroff, PhD, senior research scientist in the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, talks about his peer-reviewed article, “The preliminary effects of moderate aerobic training on cognitive function in people with TBI and significant memory impairment: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial,” published on October 27, 2021, in the journal Neurocase.
Funding source: the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research (CBIR13PIL013)
Learn more about: Dr. Brian Sandroff, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/brian-m-sandroff-phd
Podcast Host Joan Banks-Smith, kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Read the peer-reviewed article, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13554794.2021.1990964
Co-authors: Carly L. A. Wender, Denise Krch, Glenn Wylie, Christopher M. Cirnigliaro, Jill, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, and John DeLuca
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This podcast was recorded remotely on December 15, 2021, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System proudly presents “Moving Forward: Personal Perspectives on Life after Brain Injury” virtual speakers series.
In this episode, Michael Greenwald, Secretary of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey’s Board of Trustees presents "Mike-at-the-Mike Panel Discussion: Covid-19 and Brain Injury”. Dr. Jean Lengenfelder welcomes and introduces Mr. Greenwald.
Funding source: This podcast was supported under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR; grant number no. 90DPTB0003).
Learn more about: Michael Greenwald: https://www.bianj.org/team/michael-greenwald-edm
Podcast host: Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System: https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: https://www.kessler-rehab.com
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This podcast was recorded on September 28, 2021, remotely, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Weasilience-Handling%20Life%27s%20Wild%20Moments%20Brain%20Injury%20Survivor%20-%20Carole%20J%20Starr-TRANSCRIPT_0.pdf
The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System proudly presents “Moving Forward: Personal Perspectives on Life after Brain Injury,” a virtual speakers series.
In this episode, brain injury survivor Carole J. Starr, author, advocate, educator, and co-founder of Brain Injury Voices, shares her personal story: "Weasilience’: Handling Life's Wild Moments.” Jean Lengenfelder, PhD, assistant director of Center for Traumatic Brain Injury at Kessler Foundation, welcomes and introduces Ms. Starr.
Funding source: This podcast was supported under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR; grant number no. 90DPTB0003).
Learn more about: Carole Starr: starrspeakerauthor.com Podcast host: Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System: https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: https://www.kessler-rehab.com
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This podcast was recorded on September 23, 2021, remotely, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/What%20It%E2%80%99s%20Like%20to%20Volunteer%20in%20a%20Research%20Study-Ep32-TRANSCRIPT_0.pdf
Ever wonder what it’s like to become a participant in a clinical research study? This podcast outlines all aspects of recruitment, vetting, protocols, and considerations for joining a study and dispels common misconceptions often fostered by Hollywood movies or TV shows. Jessica Ganga, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator at the Foundation, moderates a panel of research coordinators for mobility, spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the Foundation's recruitment manager. They share how volunteers help Kessler Foundation further its clinical research on advancing treatments, which impact the lives of individuals with disabilities worldwide. Volunteers are the heart of our research!
Learn more about the panel: Rachel Byrne, Senior Research Coordinator (SCI) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Rachel%20Byrne
Kate Goworek, Research Coordinator (Mobility) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Kathleen%20Goworek
Jenny Masmela, Senior Research Coordinator (Stroke) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jenny%20Masmela
Sam Schmidt, Research Recruitment Manager https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Samantha%20Schmidt
Angela Smith, Senior Research Coordinator (TBI) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Angela%20Smith
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foundation's Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research-faq
Volunteers are the heart of our research! Interested in joining a study? For more information on in-person and tele-studies, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
Definitions/Keywords
What is spatial neglect? Patients who have had a stroke or traumatic brain injury may have a neurological syndrome called spatial neglect, which affects their ability to pay attention to their surroundings and body parts on the less affected side (the left side for patients with right brain injury). Spatial neglect is disabling. Patients may 'forget' to shave, groom, or dress the left side of their bodies. They also have major problems with driving, reading, and balance. https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation/spatial-neglect/caregiver https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation/spatial-neglect/professional
What is KF-NAP®? Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process (KF-NAP®) is an assessment tool that may help clinicians detect the presence of spatial neglect and measure the severity of the syndrome.
What is KF-PAT®? Kessler Foundation Prism Adaptation Treatment (KF-PAT®) is implemented in occupational therapy for post-stroke spatial neglect. Including prism adaptation treatment in standard of care for patients with post-stroke spatial neglect improved functional and cognitive outcomes.
What is MRI contrast There are two major types of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans: with contrast and non-contrast. The main distinction is that for contrast MRIs, a dye (gadolinium-based) is given to the patient intravenously before the scan. Contrast is often order by a physician who wants to highlight a particular part of the body.
What is HIPPA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. For more information, go to https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html
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Our Senior Vice President for Research and Training, Dr. John DeLuca talked with @RVNTV's Mark Iorio about how @KesslerFdn's mission and leadership continues the work of our namesake, Dr. Henry H. Kessler. Our work helps people with disabilities improve daily functioning and independence, to fully participate in community life.
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Fast Takes - Episode 31
Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/Prevalence%20of%20spatial%20neglect%20prompts%20call%20for%20screening%20survivors%20of%20right%20and%20left%20brain%20strokes-Ep31.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Peii Chen, senior research scientist in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, talks about her peer-reviewed article, “Prevalence of spatial neglect post-stroke: A systematic review,” e-published on September 24, 2021, in the journal Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
Funding source: Part of this work was supported under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR; grant number no. 90IFDV0001).
Learn more about:
Dr. Peii Chen at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen.
The peer-reviewed article at www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…189?via%3Dihub
and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Co-authors: Emily Esposito, Grigoriy Shekhtman
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This podcast was recorded on May 17, 2021, remotely, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to another Kessler Foundation podcast!
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/a-caregivers-challenges_resilience-self-care-and-love-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, the Foundation’s Jessica Ganga, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator, and Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer, had the opportunity to speak with Ali Welch. She multitasks as mother, schoolteacher, and caregiver to her husband Pete, who was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury as result of a traumatic event.
Learn more about Jessica Ganga, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/jessica-ganga and Joan Banks-Smith, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
For information about the Foundation’s caregiver studies, go to kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/caregiver or our traumatic brain injury research, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
Caregiver Resources:
LoveYourBrain.com www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtual-caregiver-retreat www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/practice www.loveyourbrain.com/mindset
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey www.bianj.org/support/#a3 www.bianj.org/resources/
Websites Care for the Caregiver www.caregiver.com
Caregiving - Blog & Forum - Reeve Foundation www.christopherreeve.org/blog/tags/caregiving
Books https://www.amazon.com/Over-My-Head-Doctors-Looking/dp/0740705989/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=over+my+head+book&qid=1636634340&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Caregivers-Soul-Community/dp/1623610206/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=chicken+soup+for+the+caregiving+soul&qid=1636634696&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Caregiver-Peter-Rosenberger/dp/1683972821/ref=sr_1_23?crid=2G5K54K7WXCW3&keywords=books+for+caregivers&qid=1636635884&refinements=p_72%3A1250221011&rnid=1250219011&s=books&sprefix=books+for+care%2Caps%2C174&sr=1-23
Support Guide https://lapublishing.com/supporting-survivors-caregivers-after-brain-injury https://lapublishing.com/search.php?search_query=caregivers§ion=product
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Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/Touch%20the%20Stars%20-%20Accessible%20Astronomy%20with%20Noreen%20Grice-ORIG-Transcript.pdf
In this podcast, Jessica Ganga, Communications and Digital Coordinator here at Kessler Foundation spoke with Noreen Grice, astronomer, author and founder of the website You Can Do Astronomy (youcandoastronomy.com), Making Astronomy and Space Science Accessible for All.
Noreen is an established astronomy educator, manager, business leader and entrepreneur with an extensive background in informal science education and planetarium management who leads in high-stakes environments. She has been named recipient of the Klumpke-Roberts Award (previously bestowed upon Carl Sagan) by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for “outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy.”
Grice brings expertise in designing, training and delivering instructional materials and programs for visitors with disabilities and holds Master’s degrees in astronomy and business administration. She excels in complex problem-solving and creating, implementing and fine-tuning strategic mechanisms to mentor and impact diverse learners of all abilities. Grice is recognized for her commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Recently, Grice was named president of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society (2021 - 2027).
Learn more about Noreen Grice, https://www.linkedin.com/in/noreengrice Jessica Ganga, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/jessica-ganga Joan Banks-Smith, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Resources
You Can Do Astronomy - https://www.youcandoastronomy.com
Accessible astronomy books authored by Noreen Grice - https://www.youcandoastronomy.com/btbooks.html
NASA projects with Noreen Grice - https://www.youcandoastronomy.com/btnasa.html
National Braille Press - https://www.nbp.org
Braille Exhibits - https://chandra.harvard.edu/impact/braille.html
A Universe of Sound - https://chandra.harvard.edu/sound
NASA - Braille Displays Get New Life With Artificial Muscles- https://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/tech20090813.html
Keywords
What is braille? Braille is a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers by people who are blind or who have low vision (https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision/braille/what-braille)
What is NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. (https://www.nasa.gov/about/index.html)
What are tactile graphics? Tactile graphics, sometimes referred to as the haptic sensory modality, deliver information through touch (https://www.washington.edu/doit/what-are-tactile-graphics)
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Fast Takes - Episode 30
Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/Brain%20Network%20Dysfunction%20in%20Poststroke%20Delirium%20and%20Spatial%20Neglect-An%20fMRI%20Study%E2%80%93Dr.%20Olga%20Boukrina-Fast-Takes-Ep30-Transcript.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Olga Boukrina, Research Scientist in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research talks about her peer reviewed article “Brain Network Dysfunction in Poststroke Delirium and Spatial Neglect: An fMRI Study” published on October 8, 2021 in the journal Stroke.
Funding source: American Heart Association grant 17SDG33660442 (Dr Boukrina). In kind support provided by grant R24AG054259 (PI: Inouye) from the National Institute on Aging.
Learn more about: Dr. Boukrina at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Olga%20Boukrina The peer-reviewed article at https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/STROKEAHA.121.035733 and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Co-authors: Mateusz Kowalczyk, Yury Koush, Yekyung Kong, A.M. Barrett
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Fast Takes episode - 29
Rea the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Pilot%20study%20explores%20neural%20mechanisms%20of%20balance%20dysfunction%20after%20traumatic%20brain%20injury%20%E2%80%93%20Ep%2029.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Vikram Shenoy Handiru, associate research scientist in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research talks about his peer-reviewed article “Graph-theoretical analysis of EEG functional connectivity during balance perturbation in traumatic brain injury: A pilot study” e-published on July 26, 2021 in the journal Human Brain Mapping.
Funding source: New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research, Grant/Award Number: CBIR15MIG004
Learn more about: Dr. Shenoy Handiru at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Vikram%20Shenoy%20Handiru
The peer-reviewed article at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hbm.25554
Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering
and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Co-authors: Alaleh Alivar, Armand Hoxha, Soha Saleh, Easter S. Suviseshamuthu, Guang H. Yue, Didier Allexandre
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Welcome to a special edition of Fast Takes - Episode 28
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/Changing%20lives%20through%20regenerative%20rehabilitation%20research%20-%20The%20Derfner-Lieberman%20at%20Kessler%20Foundation-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, we will discuss how lives are changed through regenerative rehabilitation research in our Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory.
Our Host is CarolAnn Murphy, senior writer at the Foundation. For this roundtable, CarolAnn spoke with Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson), and Nathan Hogaboom, PhD, (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Nathan%20Hogaboom) co-directors of the Derfner Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, and Gerard Malanga, MD, from New Jersey Regenerative Institute (Visiting Scientist at Kessler Foundation) (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/gerard-malanga-md).
Listen to our experts explore the new interdisciplinary field of regenerative rehabilitation and the advances being made at Kessler Foundation in applying new approaches to the treatment of disabling musculoskeletal conditions in military and civilian populations.
Funding Source: Derfner foundation and Jay Lieberman
Learn more about:
Kessler Foundation fellowship program - https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchabout-our-research/postdoctoral-fellowship-program
https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/2020%20Post-Doctoral%20Position%20in%20Regenerative%20Rehabilitation%20at%20Kessler%20Foundation.pdf
New Jersey Regenerative Institute - https://www.njregenerativeinstitute.com/
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Taking the Next Steps in Regenerative Rehabilitation: Establishment of a New Interdisciplinary Field - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32035141
https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/autologous-adipose-injection-spinal-cord-injury
Kessler Foundation studies new option for treating neck pain in active-duty military - https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/treating-neck-pain-active-duty-military
Exercise and PRP Promising for Shoulder Pain in Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury - https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/exercise-and-prp-promising-shoulder-pain-wheelchair-users-spinal-cord-injury
Major Grant Funds Derfner-Lieberman Regenerative Rehabilitation Lab at Kessler Foundation- https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/major-grant-funds-derfner-lieberman-regenerative-rehabilitation-lab-kessler
Stream Dr. N. Hogaboom Tests Regenerative Approach to Meniscal Tears of the Knee-Ep20 by Kessler Foundation - https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/dr-hogaboom-tests-regenerative-approach-to-meniscal-tear-of-the-knee-ep20
April 2021 – AR3T (pitt.edu) - https://ar3t.pitt.edu/2021/04/
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Welcome to “Disabilities @ Work” - Episode 1
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In this episode, Jessica Ganga our Communications & Digital Media Coordinator met up with Cyndi Kleinbart, chef and program manager of the Soups and Sweets Culinary Training Program at the Samost Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Southern New Jersey. They talked about the history of the program and how they provide culinary training to individuals with disabilities, to help prepare them for a career in the hospitality or food industry.
The program includes 200 hours of food service training in a commercial kitchen and weekly work readiness classes that address issues such as conflict management, sexual harassment, supervision, stress management, and teamwork. Training is conducted by a professional chef and an experienced special education instructor. The ServSafe Food Handler Course and certification exam are also offered as part of the training program. Criteria for participation include the ability to work independently and as part of a team; the ability to read simple recipes and perform simple fractions, appropriate hygiene and social skills; and the interest and motivation to pursue a career in the food service industry. Training is funded by Kessler Foundation through the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. For information on this program, contact Barbara Abrams at babrams@jfedsnj.org
Learn more about Soups and Sweets at https://jfcssnj.org/soups-and-sweets-culinary-training and Kessler Foundation grant funding at https://kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs
Key terms: DDR - Developmental Disabilities Resources DVS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation JVS - Jewish Vocational Service Savory - Food that is spicy or salty but not sweet
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Welcome to “Life at Kessler Foundation” - Episode 5
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In this episode, I talked with Melvin Mejia, a Research Engineer in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research. Since 2015, Melvin has been collecting and analyzing movement data for studies of adults with physical disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury, stroke, and osteoarthritis, and children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. He finds working on multiple studies simultaneously challenging, but credits teamwork with enabling him to balance his time to ensure collection of quality data. Fluent in Spanish, he also helps translate for Spanish-speaking participants. He finds engaging with participants on common interests, whether sports or musical genres, enriches the research experience for him and the volunteers. In the future, Melvin is interested in expanding his involvement in research in physical rehabilitation and mobility into rehabilitation for sports injuries.
Learn more about Melvin at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Melvin%20Mejia and the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering
Interested in a career at Kessler Foundation, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/careers
For more information about the Cerebral Palsy study that Melvin talked about, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/studying-multi-joint-adaptation-biofeedback-children-cerebral-palsy
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Life at Kessler Foundation-Episode 4
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In this episode, I talked with Jamil Williams, a research assistant in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research. Jamil’s first connection to the Foundation was as a participant in spinal cord injury research studies. That experience motivated him to pursue a career at the Foundation. Jamil achieved his goal and recently celebrated his one-year work anniversary as a research assistant. He is a ‘people person’ who enjoys sharing his experiences as a person with a disability and motivating others to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injury by volunteering to participate in our research studies.
Learn more about Jamil at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/jamil-williams and the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research
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Life at the Foundation - Episode 3
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Dr-Lauren-Murphy-on-understanding-how-decisions-and-the-environment-influence-sci-quality-of-life-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
This is your host Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer at Kessler Foundation.
Throughout this series, I’ll be speaking with employees from all of our centers who have diverse roles and passions that help change the lives of people with disabilities. Our research assistants and coordinators, engineers, scientists, technicians, Fellows, physical therapists, and support staff all play a vital role in our research at the Foundation.
In this episode, I talked with Dr. Lauren Murphy, a post-doctoral fellow in our Center for Spinal Cord injury Research and Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research. Dr. Murphy’s current research evaluates barriers to preventive medical care for people with spinal cord injuries and is supported by a fellowship from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.
Learn more about Dr. Murphy at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Lauren%20Murphy, Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research, and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation at https://chnfoundation.org
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Life at the Foundation - Episode 2
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Dr.%20Hogaboom%20advances%20care%20for%20disabling%20injuries%20through%20regenerative%20rehabilitation%20research-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
This is your host Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer at Kessler Foundation.
Throughout this series, I’ll be speaking with employees from all of our centers who have diverse roles and passions that help change the lives of people with disabilities. Our research assistants and coordinators, engineers, scientists, technicians, Fellows, physical therapists, and support staff all play a vital role in our research at the Foundation.
In this episode, I talked with Dr. Nathan Hogaboom, a research scientist in our Center for Spinal Cord injury Research and co-director for our Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research. Dr. Hogaboom spoke about what motivates him each day to want to work at the Foundation, working with study participants, and focusing his studies to find treatments for regenerative rehabilitation for various musculoskeletal conditions.
Learn more about Dr. Hogaboom at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Nathan%20Hogaboom and the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research
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Fast Takes - Episode 27
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Welcome to another special episode of Fast Takes!
I’m Joan Banks-Smith, series producer and creative producer at Kessler Foundation. In this episode, our very own Dr. Jeanne Zanca and co-author for the peered reviewed article “The experience of using a hospital bed alternative at home among individuals with spinal cord injury: A case series" interviews Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation occupational therapists and co-authors, Rachel Levinson, Lorena Salas.
Dr. Zanca starts off with the project beginnings and Ms. Levinson responds.
Learn more about Dr. Zanca at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne-Zanca, the peered review article at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10790268.2021.1937454?src=&journalCode=yscm20&, and Abilities Expo (equipment for people with disabilities) - https://www.abilities.com
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Welcome to “Life at Kessler Foundation” - Ep1
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In this episode, I talked with Angela Spirou, MA, a research data coordinator in our Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Angela was hired as a research assistant following her internship at the Foundation. Through her work at the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center, she gained skills in data science that have enabled her to contribute to a range of rehabilitation research projects involving new technologies such as eye tracking. Passionate about moving the field forward, her work involves engaging with researchers and study participants as well as gathering and analyzing study data. Angela’s efforts to ensure data quality help improve the outcomes of clinical trials aimed at changing the lives of people with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.
Learn more about the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
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That was Angela Spirou, research data coordinator from our Center for TBI and this is another episode of Life at Kessler Foundation.
I’m your host Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer here at the Foundation and editor and producer of this podcast.
Our CEO & President Rodger DeRose talked with @RVNTV's Mark Iorio about how @KesslerFdn's mission and leadership continues the work of our namesake, Dr. Henry H. Kessler. Our work helps people with disabilities improve daily functioning and independence, to fully participate in community life.
RealTalk MS is a podcast for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) — including patients, caregivers, family members, and friends. Each week, podcast host Jon Strum cuts through all the scientific jargon and breaks down the latest advances in MS research and news. Every podcast episode features an interview with the world-class MS researchers, clinicians, advocates, and policymakers who are making a difference in the lives of people living with MS.
In this episode, Dr. Brian Sandroff joins Jon Strum to share the outcome of a Kessler Foundation study that may lead to a whole new way for people living with MS who are experiencing substantial disability to improve cognition and mobility impairment through rehabilitation exercise.
Listen to the full episode at https://realtalkms.com/episode-198-anxiety-and-depression-in-ms-with-dr-anthony-feinstein
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Fast Takes – Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti talks about the role of language ability in verbal fluency of individuals with MS - Episode 25
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Dr%20Nancy%20Chiaravalloti%20talks%20about%20the%20role%20of%20language%20ability%20in%20verbal%20fluency%20of%20individuals%20with%20MS.pdf
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, director of the Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Chiaravalloti shared important findings from her peer-reviewed article, “The role of language ability in verbal fluency of individuals with multiple sclerosis”, published in February 2021 in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. This research upends long-held assumption that language ability is largely intact in individuals with multiple sclerosis, suggesting the need for more comprehensive neuropsychological testing.
Funding sources for this study was the National Institute of Health (NCMRR) [grant number 1R01HD04579801A1]
Learn more about Dr. Chiaravalloti at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti, the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research, and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
For more information about this study, read the Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders journal article (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211034821001127)
Co-Authors: Amy L. Lebkuecher, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Lauren B. Strober
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COVID-19 Edition
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In 2020, Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grants to nonprofits faced with new and sudden challenges to serving people with disabilities in New Jersey. The Foundation’s COVID Emergency Fund provided funding for 37 grantees of Kessler Foundation’s employment grant program. In this mini-series, we explore how our COVID emergency grants supported these nonprofits as they adapted to a new reality, enabling us to continue toward our common goal – helping individuals with disabilities reach their goals of independence and self-sufficiency.
In this episode, I spoke with Purna Rodman, President & CEO at Pillar Care Continuum, of Livingston, New Jersey. Pillar Care Continuum operated 15 group homes that needed to provide around-the-clock care for adults with severe disabilities and medical challenges. While most residents formerly spent their days in day programs, these programs closed during the pandemic, thus creating a need for a third shift of staff members. The Foundations Emergency Grant enabled staff members shift/dedication bonuses to continue 24-hour care.
Learn more about Kessler Foundation Center for Grantmaking - https://kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs
Pillar Care Continuum - www.pillarnj.org
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Fast Takes Series - Prioritizing Progressive MS Rehabilitation Research - A Call From The International Progressive MS Alliance - Episode 24
Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Dr.%20John%20DeLuca%20Calls%20for%20Action%20on%20Rehabilitation%20Research%20for%20Progressive%20Multiple%20Sclerosis%20-Ep24.pdf
In this episode, Dr. John DeLuca, senior vice of president for research and training talks about the International Progressive MS Alliance and the peer-reviewed Alliance article “Prioritizing progressive MS rehabilitation research: A call from the International Progressive MS Alliance” published on March 15, 2021 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis
Learn more about: Dr. DeLuca at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca and the journal article at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1352458521999970
Co-authors: Kathleen M Zackowski, Jennifer Freeman, Giampaolo Brichetto, Diego Centonze, Ulrik Dalgas, John DeLuca, Dawn Ehde, Sara Elgott, Vanessa Fanning, Peter Feys, Marcia Finlayson, Stefan M Gold, Matilde Inglese, Ruth Ann Marrie, Michelle Ploughman, Christine N Sang, Jaume Sastre-Garriga, Caroline Sincock, Jonathan Strum, Johan van Beek, Anthony Feinstein
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This podcast was recorded on May 26, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes Episode 23
Read the transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Dr.%20Peii%20Chen%20on%20improving%20inpatient%20rehabilitation%20outcomes%20for%20spatial%20neglect%20after%20stroke%20-%20Episode%2023.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Peii Chen, senior research scientist in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research talks about her peer-reviewed article “Prism adaptation treatment improves inpatient rehabilitation outcome in individuals with spatial neglect: A retrospective matched control study” e-published on April 6, 2021 in the journal Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation
Funding source: Kessler Foundation
Learn more about: Dr. Peii Chen at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen The peer-reviewed article at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590109521000343#keys0001 and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Co-authors: NicoleDiaz-Segarra, MD, Kimberly Hreha, EdD, OTR/L, Emma Kaplan, A.M. Barrett, MD
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COVID-19 Edition
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Alternatives%2C%20Inc%20provides%2024%20hr%20support%20to%20those%20with%20intellectual%20disabilities%20during%20COVID-Ep15.pdf
In 2020, Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grants to nonprofits faced with new and sudden challenges to serving people with disabilities in New Jersey. The Foundation’s COVID Emergency Fund provided funding for 37 grantees of Kessler Foundation’s employment grant program. In this mini-series, we explore how our COVID emergency grants supported these nonprofits as they adapted to a new reality, enabling us to continue toward our common goal – helping individuals with disabilities reach their goals of independence and self-sufficiency.
In this episode, I spoke with Carolyn Suero, Vice President of Admissions and Program Development at Alternatives, Inc., of Raritan, New Jersey, which provides services to 500 clients in nine counties. Faced with providing 24/7 services to people with disabilities living in group homes and supervised apartments in the midst of a pandemic health crisis, Alternatives quarantined the majority of the agency’s clients at 24 locations. Because staff routinely rotate between work and home, preventative measures were necessary to ensure the safety of this vulnerable population, even in quarantine. With the Kessler Foundation Emergency Grant, Alternatives, was able to purchase masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, gowns, face shields, and other personal protective equipment to keep clients and staff safe.
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This podcast was recorded on December 11, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/Marble%20Jam%20continues%20providing%20services%20for%20children%20with%20autism%20during%20COVID-Episode14-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In 2020, Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grants to nonprofits faced with new and sudden challenges to serving people with disabilities in New Jersey. The Foundation’s COVID Emergency Fund provided funding for 37 grantees of Kessler Foundation’s employment grant program. In this mini-series, we explore how our COVID emergency grants supported these nonprofits as they adapted to a new reality, enabling us to continue toward our common goal – helping individuals with disabilities reach their goals of independence and self-sufficiency.
In this episode, I spoke with Anna Villa Bager, Executive Director of Marble Jam Center for Creative Arts Enrichment of Hackensack, NJ. Their arts center closed as of March 16th, 2020 and although they moved to remote classes, most of their students are unable to participate. This greatly affected the centers revenue and ability to manage expenses. They were also managing family support with no compensation or ability to bill the service. The Emergency Grant funding paid for extra time provided to families and caregivers who are unraveling due to the stay-at-home order. The learning curve for remote technology and additional cost licensing was also an expense they did not anticipate.
Lear more about Kessler Foundation Center for Grantmaking - https://kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs
MarbleJam Center for Arts & Enrichment - https://marblejam.org
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Fast Takes – Episode 22
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/dr%20chiaravalloti%20applies%20modified%20story%20memory%20tech%20to%20healthy%20aging%20and%20persons%20with%20early%20dementia.pdf
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. We talked about her pilot study “Applying the modified story memory technique (mSMT) to healthy aging and persons with Early Dementia”
Funding source for this study was Dean Janeway Fund at the New Jersey Health Foundation (https://www.njhealthfoundation.org).
Learn more about Dr. Chiaravalloti at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti, the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research, and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 20
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/Dr.%20Nathan%20Hogaboom%20Tests%20Regenerative%20Approach%20to%20Meniscal%20Tears%20of%20the%20Knee-Ep20_0.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Nathan Hogaboom, a research scientist in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research talks about his latest peer-reviewed article "Clinical evaluation of micro-fragmented adipose tissue as a treatment option for patients with meniscus tears with osteoarthritis: a prospective pilot study” which was published October 7, 2020, in the journal International Orthopaedics.
Funding sources for this study was the Derfner-Lieberman Foundation postdoctoral fellowship and New Jersey Regenerative Institute.
Learn more about Dr. Hogaboom at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Nathan%20Hogaboom and the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research
For more information about this study, read the International Orthopaedics journal article (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00264-020-04835-z)
Authors: Gerard A. Malanga, Paul S. Chirichella, Nathan S. Hogaboom & Teresa Capella
Interested in joining this study, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/ultrasound-guided-procedures-treatment-meniscal-tears
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COVID-19 Edition, Episode 13
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/VISIONS-Services%20for%20the%20Blind%20finds%20innovative%20ways%20to%20serve%20job%20seekers%20during%20a%20pandemic.pdf
In 2020, Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grants to nonprofits faced with new and sudden challenges to serving people with disabilities in New Jersey. The Foundation’s COVID Emergency Fund provided funding for 37 grantees of Kessler Foundation’s employment grant program. In this mini-series, we explore how our COVID emergency grants supported these nonprofits as they adapted to a new reality, enabling us to continue toward our common goal – helping individuals with disabilities reach their goals of independence and self-sufficiency.
In this episode, I spoke with Nancy Miller, Executive Director/CEO for VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in New Yock City, New York, about the ability to quickly go from in-person training sessions to hosting 5 virtual work-readiness training sessions to help blind job seekers prepare for work throughout the quickly changing environment during the pandemic. New Jersey residents participated virtual training sessions on the Zoom platform, with VISIONS instructors scheduling virtual presentations by employers and register all participants with their local “one-stop” career center virtually. Additionally, VISIONS staff recruited at least 35 professional volunteers, who partook in and enhanced the work readiness training sessions.
Learn more about Kessler Foundation Center for Grantmaking - https://kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs and Career Opportunity Development, Inc. - http://www.visionsvcb.org
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Recorded virtually on Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/How%20to%20prepare%20Yourself%20and%20People%20with%20Disabilities%20for%20AI%20Employment%20Practices-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Our 2nd virtual symposium continued our discussion on how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world of work for people with disabilities. As recent advances in AI streamline the hiring and onboarding process for employers, these tools are becoming more popular in screening applications and evaluating job candidates. Data sets used to develop AI learning, such as facial recognition, employment history, trait testing, and gaming often do not include the experience of people with disabilities and other marginalized populations, leading to bias in hiring practices. Our expert panel will cover understanding and planning for the risks and opportunities that AI technology brings to the users, job types most affected by AI, and how to prepare and use this technology successfully for online interviews and accommodations. Whether you are a job-seeker or a professional working within the employment and disability field, this webinar will help you navigate the new AI employment landscape.
Check out our first symposium on artificial intelligence and employment "Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Employment for Individuals with Disabilities" at KesslerFoundation.org/2020-grantee-symposium
Panelist:
Elaine Katz Senior Vice President of Grants and Communications, Kessler Foundation - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Elaine%20Katz
Debra Ruh Global Disability Inclusion Strategist - https://www.ruhglobal.com/our-story
Heather Dowdy Partner Strategy for the Microsoft AI for Accessibility grant program - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherdowdy
Neil Milliken Global Head of Accessibility at Atos - https://atos.net/en/expert/neil-milliken
Frances West Appointed faculty instructor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School - https://franceswest.co/
About Kessler Foundation Virtual Symposium Celebrating 15 years, our symposium series creates opportunities for Kessler Foundation grantees, thought leaders, and other professionals working in the disability employment field to learn, meet and exchange ideas on current disability employment innovations and issues.
For more information contact: Kfgrantprogram@kesslerfoundation.org
Fast Takes - Episode 21
Listen to the podcast at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/Dr.%20Helen%20Genova%20explores%20the%20Impact%20of%20COVID-19%20in%20the%20Autism%20Community-Ep21.pdf
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Helen Genova, Assistant Director of our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience research. We spoke about her latest autism research and how the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on children with autism.
Learn more about Dr. Genova at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen%20Genova
Read the accompanying blog "Lessons from the Autism Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic" at https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/lessons-autism-community-during-covid-19-pandemic
Read about the study mentioned in this podcast at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/examining-effects-job-entry-intervention-young-adults
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This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021, remotely, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Women in Science - Episode 18
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Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 18 features Dr. Kiran Karunakaran, associate research scientist in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Karunakaran to talk about why she became a scientist and what motivates her during difficult times.
Learn more about Dr. Karunakaran at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Kiran%20Karunakaran and the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering.
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, January 18, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Women in Science - Ep17
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Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 17 features Dr. Michelle Chen, post doctoral fellow in our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Chen about her scientific background, how she chose her career path, the research she is currently involved with, and advice to women in the same field.
Learn more about the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
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This podcast was recorded on Friday, February 5, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Women in Science - Episode 19
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Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 18 features Dr. Silvana Costa, a research scientist in our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Costa about her scientific background, how she chose her career path, the laboratory she directs, and what she hopes to accomplish in the next 10 years.
Learn more about Dr. Costa at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Silvana%20Costa and the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research
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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, January 28, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Women in Science - Ep16
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/dr-botticello-researches-how-environmental-factors-determine-outcomes-for-people-with-disabilities-Ep16.pdf
Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 16 features Dr. Amanda Botticello, assistant director in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research and Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Botticello about her scientific background, how she chose her career path, the research she is currently involved with, and advice to women in the same field.
Learn more about: Dr. Botticello - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Amanda%20Botticello
Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research
Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessments-research
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Fast Takes – Episode 12
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/Evaluating%20Sensory%20Acuity%20as%20a%20Marker%20of%20Balance%20Dysfunction%20After%20a%20Traumatic%20Brain%20Injury-Ep12-TRANSCRIPT_0.pdf
In this episode Dr. Rakesh Pilkar, senior research scientist from our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation talks about his latest peer reviewed article "Evaluating Sensory Acuity as a Marker of Balance Dysfunction After a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Psychophysical Approach” which was published August 11, 2020 in the journal Fontiers of Neuroscience.
Funding sources for this study was the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research (NJCBIR) Multi-Investigator Grant CBIR15MIG004
Learn more about Dr. Pilkar at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Rakesh%20Pilkar and the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering
Read the Kessler Foundation article at https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/balance-dysfunction-after-traumatic-brain-injury-linked-diminished-sensory-acuity. Read the Fontiers of Neuroscience article at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2020.00836/full
Co-authors: Kiran K. Karunakaran, Akhila Veerubhotla, Naphtaly Ehrenberg, Oluwaseun Ibironke and Karen J. Nolan
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This podcast was recorded on Friday, January 15, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 15
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/dr-erica-weber-researches-ways-to-rehabilitate-memory-in-people-with-cognitive-disabilities-ep15.pdf
Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 15 features Dr. Erica Weber, a research scientist in our Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Weber about her work at the Foundation, how mentors have influenced her career choices, and her most memorable experiences while working in science.
Learn more about: Dr. Weber at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber and Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, January 18, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 14
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/Dr-Jeanne-Zanca-Balances-Family-Life-with-a-Career-in-Spinal-Cord-Injury-Research-Ep14-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% of researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 14 features Dr. Jeanne Zanca, senior research scientist in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research and Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Zanca about balancing family life, her scientific background, and advice to women working in the same field.
Learn more about: Dr. Zanca at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne%20Zanca, the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research, and the Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessments-research
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Fast Takes – Episode 13
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/Translating%20stroke%20data%20to%20help%20people%20recover%20their%20ability%20to%20read%20and%20process%20language-TRANSCRIPT_1.pdf
Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% of researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities.
Episode 12 features Dr. Olga Boukrina, a research scientist in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Boukrina about her work at the Foundation, how mentors have influenced her career choices, and her most memorable experiences while working in science.
Learn more about Dr. Boukrina at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Olga%20Boukrina and the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation
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COVID-19 Edition - Episode 12
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/Evas%20Village%20Maintains%20Vital%20Lifelines%20to%20Clients%20in%20Recovery%20During%20the%20Pandemic%20-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In 2020, Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grants to nonprofits faced with new and sudden challenges to serving people with disabilities in New Jersey. The Foundation’s COVID Emergency Fund provided funding for 37 grantees of Kessler Foundation’s employment grant program. In this mini-series, we explore how our COVID emergency grants supported these nonprofits as they adapted to a new reality, enabling us to continue toward our common goal – helping individuals with disabilities reach their goals of independence and self-sufficiency.
Episode 12 features Eva’s Village in Paterson, New Jersey. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Marie Caliendo, director of philanthropy who was faced with the uncertainty of being able to maintain vital lifelines to clients in recovery during the pandemic. With the help of the Foundation’s Emergency Grants fund, Eva’s Village has continued to maintain connections to those at-risk.
Learn more about Kessler Foundation Center for Grantmaking - https://kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs and Eva’s Village - http://www.evasvillage.org
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COVID-19 Edition, Episode 11
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/Keeping%20disabled%20and%20at-risk%20youth%20employed%20during%20the%20pandemic-Camden%20Childrens%20Garden-Ep11.pdf
In 2020, Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grants to nonprofits faced with new and sudden challenges to serving people with disabilities in New Jersey. The Foundation’s COVID Emergency Fund provided funding for 37 grantees of Kessler Foundation’s employment grant program. In this mini-series, we explore how our COVID emergency grants supported these nonprofits as they adapted to a new reality, enabling us to continue toward our common goal – helping individuals with disabilities reach their goals of independence and self-sufficiency.
Episode 11 features the Camden Children’s Garden in Camden NJ. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Jeff Clarke, supervisor for youth programs about the impact of the Foundation’s COVID emergency grant and how it allowed the Garden to employ disabled and at-risk youth to raise seedlings and distribute them and vegetable plants to the Camden community during the pandemic.
Learn more about Kessler Foundation Center for Grantmaking- kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs and Career Opportunity Development, Inc. - www.camdenchildrensgarden.org
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COVID-19 Edition, Episode 10
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/COVID%20Emergency%20Grant%20helps%20Career%20Development%20Project%20safely%20operate%20group%20homes-COVID-19-Ep%2010-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In 2020, Kessler Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in COVID-19 emergency grants to nonprofits faced with new and sudden challenges to serving people with disabilities in New Jersey. The Foundation’s COVID Emergency Fund provided funding for 37 grantees of Kessler Foundation’s employment grant program. In this mini-series, we explore how our COVID emergency grants supported these nonprofits as they adapted to a new reality, enabling us to continue toward our common goal – helping individuals with disabilities reach their goals of independence and self-sufficiency.
Episode 10 features the Career Opportunity Development Project in Egg Harbor City, NJ. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Kurt Ohlson, the Project’s vice president for property management, who was faced with unanticipated costs to keep six group homes functioning safely for consumers and staff, about the impact of the Foundation’s COVID emergency grant.
Learn more about Kessler Foundation Center for Grantmaking- https://kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs and Career Opportunity Development, Inc. - http://Njcodi.org
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This podcast was recorded on December 4, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 10
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Patterns%20of%20cognitive%20deficits%20in%20persons%20with%20spinal%20cord%20injury%20as%20compared%20with%20both%20age-matched%20and%20older%20individuals%20without%20sci-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this episode, Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, Director for the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research and the Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation talks about his latest peer reviewed article
“Patterns of cognitive deficits in persons with spinal cord injury as compared with both age-matched and older individuals without spinal cord injury” published in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine online December 3, 2018.
Funding Source: New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research and Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
Read more about Dr. Dyson-Hudson and his research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson
For more information about this study, check out the press release at https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/kf-ris011819.php or at https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2018.1543103
Co-authors: Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, Erica Weber, PhD, Glenn Wylie, DPhil, and Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, from Kessler Foundation, and Jill M. Wecht, EdD, from the James J. Peters VA Medical Center
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, September 24, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 9
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Exercise%20and%20PRP%20Promising%20for%20Shoulder%20Pain%20in%20Wheelchair%20Users%20with%20Spinal%20Cord%20Injury-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Director for the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research and the Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation to talk about his latest peer reviewed article
“Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection for the treatment of recalcitrant rotator cuff disease in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury: A pilot study" was e-published ahead of print on May 7, 2020 by the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine.
Funding sources for this study is the Derfner Foundation, Kessler Foundation, and the National Institute on Disability Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (90SI5011)
For more information about this study, check out the press release on our website at https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/exercise-and-prp-promising-shoulder-pain-wheelchair-users-spinal-cord-injury or the abstract link at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32379581/
Read more about Dr. Dyson-Hudson and his research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson
Co-authors: Nathan S Hogaboom (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Nathan%20Hogaboom), Reina Nakamura, Alon Terry , Gerard A Malanga
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, September 24, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 11
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/COVID-19%20Impact%20Survey%20Yields%20Unexpected%20Findings%20for%20Individuals%20with%20Progressive%20MS_0.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of Our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience and Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research to talks about her latest peer reviewed article “COVID-19 Impact Survey Yields Unexpected Findings for Individuals with Progressive MS" which was published online August 19, 2020 in Journal of Neurology at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-020-10160-7 and at Kessler Foundation at https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/covid-19-impact-survey-yields-unexpected-findings-individuals-progressive-ms.
Funding sources for this study is the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada grant EGID3185.
Co-authors: Maria Pia Amato, Giampaolo Brichetto, Jeremy Chataway, Ulrik Dalgas, John DeLuca, Cecilia Meza, Nancy B. Moore, Peter Feys, Massimo Filippi, Jennifer Freeman, Matilde Inglese, Rob Motl, Maria Assunta Rocca, Brian M. Sandroff, Amber Salter, Gary Cutter, Anthony Feinstein & on behalf of the CogEx Research Team
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This podcast was recorded on September 17, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 7
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dr-Helen-Genova-receives-NIH-career-award-to-advance-her-autism-research-in-transition-age-youth.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Helen Genova, assistant director of our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation talks about her recent K18 Career Enhancement Award to Advance Autism Services Research for Adults and Transition-Age Youth.
Dr. Genova, is known for her research in disorders of social functioning in populations with brain injury and multiple sclerosis, with broad-based funding from federal, state, and private sources. Through Kessler Foundation’s partnership with Children’s Specialized Hospital, she applied this background to adolescents with autism, whose difficulties with social functioning can affect their interactions with family members, educators, and peers.
This award is funded by NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn more about Dr. Helen Genova at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen%20Genova
and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
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This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 6
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/applying-virtual-reality-to-improve-job-reentry-skills-in-individuals-with-traumatic-brain-injury.pdf
In this episode, Dr. Helen Genova, assistant director of our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation talks about her study " Using virtual reality to improve job reentry in adults with traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial.“
This is a three-year study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) 90IFRE0031.
Learn more about Dr. Helen Genova at at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen%20Genova and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Co-authors: Denise Krch, PhD, and Anthony Lequerica, PhD, from the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, and John O’Neill, PhD, director of the Center for Employment and Disability Research.
Learn about ongoing brain injury studies at Kessler Foundation: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury
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This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 5
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Efficacy-of-the-Spanish-modified-Story-Memory-Technique-in-Mexicans-with-multiple-sclerosis.pdf
Dr. Denise Krch, Senior Research Scientist from our Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research talks about her latest peer-reviewed article “Efficacy of the Spanish modified Story Memory Technique in Mexicans with multiple sclerosis: A pilot randomized controlled trial” NeuroRehabilitation on December 16, 2019.
Co-authors include Lequerica, Anthony, Aguayo Arelis, Adriana, Rábago Barajas, Brenda Viridiana, Arango-Lasprilla, Juan Carlos, Chiaravalloti, Nancy D.
View this article at https://content.iospress.com/articles/neurorehabilitation/nre192808
Funding source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kessler Foundation
Read more about Dr. Krch and her research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Krch
For more information about this study, check out the press release at https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/kf-sms021920.php or at the journal NeuroRehabilitation at https://content.iospress.com/articles/neurorehabilitation/nre192808 or https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/spanish-modified-story-memory-technique-efficacious-mexicans-multiple-sclerosis
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-192808 Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 349-358, 2019
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, September 29, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 8
Kessler Foundation Pilot Study Incorporates Mobile App for Collecting Data on Real-Time Experiences, toward the Goal of Real-Time Intervention Strategies
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/mobile-app-for-collecting-data-on-real-time-experiences-among-stroke-%20caregivers.pdf
“The stress of caring for stroke survivors can affect the mental and physical health of caregivers and lead to decline in quality of life. These negative effects can be exacerbated when recovery is complicated by spatial neglect, a common but hidden disability that affects 30% to 50% of survivors. Spatial neglect increases the risk for falls, prolongs hospitalization, and impedes rehabilitation outcomes,” explained Dr. Chen, “and complicates the job of caregiving provided by family members. Documenting stress levels and triggers is essential to developing interventions that lower stress and burden among family caregivers.”
In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Peii Chen, Senior Research Scientist in our Center for Stroke Research at Kessler Foundation to talk about her latest study, “Ecological Momentary Assessment for Burden and Stress among Stroke Caregivers,”
Funding sources for this study is the New Jersey Health Foundation.
View the press release at https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/kessler-foundation-pilot-study-incorporates-mobile-app-collecting-data-real-time
Learn more about Dr. Peii Chen at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fashion meets Accessibility, is a Kessler Foundation podcast that takes you into the fashion industry, we’ll discuss inclusion, accessibility and adaptive clothing for people with disabilities.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Shaholly-Ayers_Model-With-a-Disability-Talks-About-Her-Experience-in-the-Fashion-Industry.pdf In this podcast series, we’ll chat with fashion designers, models, everyday people, and caregivers who are making a fashion revolution come to life. The industry predicts that adaptable fashion will earn up to $400 billion dollars by 2026. In this episode, Nicky Miller, our social media specialist interviews Shaholly Ayers, shares insight about her experience in the fashion industry. Ayers, has been featured in Nordstrom, the Today Show, BBC News and Glamour and People Magazine. Listen-in as she discusses disability and inclusion in the fashion industry.
Be sure and listen to more Fashion meets Accessibility podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/fashion-meet-accessibility
Read more about Shaholly at https://www.shahollyayers.com and host Nicky Miller at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/nicki%20miller
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This podcast was recorded on, October 8, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith), Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life As A Research Assistant: Salma Omai on Meeting New Stroke Participants
Originally recorded on June 9, 2016, updated September 8, 2020.
Salma is currently a market associate at T-Fal Cookware.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Salma-Omai-on%20Meeting-New-Stroke-WEB-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Salma Omai who worked as a research assistant in our Center for Stroke Research in from 2015-2017, where she worked with patients who have suffered from a stroke and assessed them for various resulting cognitive deficits. Currently, Michele is a project manager at Mt. Sinai Health Systems in Northern New Jersey. Listen in as Salma talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about her experience at the Foundation.
Read more about Salma Omai at https://www.linkedin.com/in/salma-omai and Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith ======================================================
Interested in working at Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
Interested in joining a study? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
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This podcast was recorded on June 9, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life As A Research Assistant: Salma Omai on Meeting New Stroke Participants
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Salma-Omai-on%20Meeting-New-Stroke-WEB-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Originally recorded on June 9, 2016, updated September 8, 2020.
Salma is currently a marketing associate at T-Fal Cookware.
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Salma Omai who worked as a research assistant in our Center for Stroke Research in from 2015-2017, where she worked with patients recovering from stroke and assessed them for various resultant cognitive deficits. Currently, Slama is a marketing associate, at T-fal Cookware in Northern New Jersey. Listen in as Salma talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about her experience at the Foundation.
Read more about Salma Omai at https://www.linkedin.com/in/salma-omai/ and Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
====================================================== Interested in working at Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
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The 2020 Kessler Foundation Virtual Grantee Symposium taught how employers use artificial intelligence (AI) in the employment process for streamlining resume screening, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new hires. Increasingly, this machine learning process is reshaping the world of work. It is important for disability professionals working in job search, placement, and support to understand how disability is defined and understood in the context of AI, and the perils of bias in these systems.
View the symposium video at https://youtu.be/PF7bVQtKoY4
View the slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/2020%20Grantee%20Symposium%20Slides-WEB.pdf
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Implications-of-AI-for-employment-of-individuals-with-disabilities-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Moderator: Elaine Katz, MS, CCC-SLP is Senior Vice President of Grants and Communications. Elaine Katz oversees Kessler Foundation’s comprehensive grant making program and its communications department. During her tenure, the Foundation has awarded more than $49 million in grant support for national and community-based employment programs. For more than 25 years, Katz has worked with non-profit organizations in the areas of board development, fundraising, marketing, and business development. Katz often speaks about innovative practices for employing people with disabilities, and is the author/co-author of articles and papers on related topics.
Guests: Betsy Beaumon, CEO, Benetech Betsy Beaumon is the CEO of Benetech, a nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good in education, poverty alleviation, and human rights. Betsy has been advocating for ethical and inclusive technology for over a decade and is focused on innovating around the immense potential of technology to drive inclusion, equity, and justice to positively impact marginalized communities across the globe. She defined the concept of “Born Accessible,” a vision where all digital content is made accessible to everyone when created. Betsy is a social entrepreneur and engineer and has co-founded two software companies, including the first web-based information and referral service for human services. She has developed products across software, semiconductor, and information sectors and held senior positions with BEA Systems and Cisco Systems. Betsy holds a degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University.
Jonathan J. Kaufman, President, J. Kaufman Consulting Jonathan Kaufman is an innovative thought leader, business educator and strategist who recognizes the impact of personal development on organizational growth. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Kaufman’s disability has been a profound part of his personal, academic and professional life. Building on his past experience as a former policy advisor to the White House on diversity and disability, Professor Kaufman has grown his work even further. Currently, he is a Forbes contributor, writing a regular column "Mindset Matters” that focuses on the intersection of disability, business and leadership strategy. In addition, he is an executive coach, licensed psychotherapist, and strategist working with C-Level Executives, Fortune 500 and 1000 companies, and nonprofits through his company J Kaufman Consulting. He develops new strategies and initiatives by combining ideas from management theories and applications to entrepreneurial thinking with the knowledge of human capital through increasing motivation and skills to achieve greater success both personally and professionally.
For more information contact: Kfgrantprogram@kesslerfoundation.org
My Life As A Research Assistant: Jonathan Augustine on Outcomes in Spinal Cord Injury Research
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Jonathan-Augustine-on-Outcomes-in-Spinal-Cord-Inury-Research-WEB-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Originally recorded on June 9, 2016, updated September 8, 2020.
Jonathan was promoted from research assistant to senior research technician in 2019.
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Jonathan Augustine who worked as a research assistant in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research where he performed research to improve the mobility of individuals with a spinal cord injury. Currently, Jonathan is a senior research technician in our Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation. Listen in as Jonathan talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about his experience at the Foundation.
Read more about Jonathan Augustine at kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/jonathan-augustine and Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith ====================================================== Interested in working at Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
Interested in joining a study? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
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This podcast was recorded on, June 9, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life As A Research Assistant: Michele Barry on the Importance of Recruiting Research Participants with and without Disabilities
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Michele%20Barry%20on%20The%20Importance%20of%20Recruiting%20Research%20Participants%20with%20and%20without%20Disabilities%20_WEB-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Originally recorded on June 9, 2016, updated September 8, 2020.
Michele is currently a project manager at Mt. Sinai Health Systems in Northern New Jersey.
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Michele Barry who worked as a research assistant/research coordinator in our Center for Stroke Research from 2015-2019, where she worked with patients who have suffered from a stroke and assessed them for various resulting cognitive deficits. Currently, Michele is a project manager at Mt. Sinai Health Systems in Northern New Jersey. Listen in as Michele talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about his experience at the Foundation.
Read more about Michele Barry at https://www.linkedin.com/michele-barry-961501a8 and Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith ====================================================== Interested in working at Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
Interested in joining a study? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
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This podcast was recorded on, June 9, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life As A Research Assistant: Silvio Lavrador on Traumatic Brain Injury Data Collection at Kessler Foundation
Originally recorded on April 14, 2016, updated September 25, 2020.
Silvio is currently a Realtor/Marketing Director for Realty 33 in Northern New Jersey.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Silvio-Lavrador-on-Traumatic-Brain-Injury-Data-Collection-at-Kessler-Foundation.pdf
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Silvio Lavrador who worked for four and a half years as a research assistant in our Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Early on, he worked with interventions for clinical trials for studies looking to improve memory and cognition and then with the TBI model systems. Currently, Silvio is a Realtor/Marketing Director for Realty 33 Northern New Jersey. Listen in as Silvio talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about his experience at the Foundation.
Read more Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith ====================================================== Interested in working at Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
Interested in joining a study? Go to kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
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This podcast was recorded on, April 14, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 4
Dr. John DeLuca, Senior Vice President for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation talks about his latest peer reviewed article “Treatment and management of cognitive dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis” which was published on May 5, 2020 in the journal Nature Reviews Neurology.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Treatment-and-management-of-cognitive-dysfunction-in-patients-with-multiple-sclerosis-John-DeLuca-TRANSCRIPT_0.pdf
Funding source: Kessler Foundation and the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Read more about Dr. DeLuca and his research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca
For more information about this study, check out the press release https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/experts-analyze-options-treating-multiple-sclerosis-related-cognitive-impairment or at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41582-020-0355-1
Co-authors: Nancy D. Chiaravalloti (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti) Brian M. Sandroff (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/brian-m-sandroff-phd)
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, October 5, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation
My Life As A Research Assistant: Tiara Brown on Helping Inform the Public on Research Studies
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Tiara-Brown-on-helping-inform-the-public-on-research-studies-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Originally recorded on March 29, 2016, updated August 10, 2020.
Currently, Tiara is a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Tiara Brown who worked as a research assistant in our Center for Spinal Cord injury where she performed research to improve the mobility of individuals with a spinal cord injury. Listen in as Tiara talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about her experience at the Foundation.
Read more about Ms. Brown at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiara-c-brown-ma-eds-lpc-8aa07445/ and Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
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This podcast was recorded on, March 29, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life As A Research Assistant: Gabriel Felix on Learning to Interact in a Clinical Setting
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Gabriel-Felix-on-learning-to-interact-in-a-clinical-setting-WEB-Transcript.pdf
Originally recorded on June 9, 2016, updated July 20, 2020.
Currently, Gabriel is a resident physician at Cambridge Health Alliance.
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Gabriel Felix who worked as a research assistant in our Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research where his primary focus was investigating treatments and outcomes to improve the lives of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors. Other research populations of interest included individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stroke, and other acquired brain injuries. Responsibilities included recruiting inpatients and outpatients for research studies, obtaining informed consent, source documentation, data management and analysis, administering neuropsychological and psychometric tests, and assisting with grants and manuscripts. Currently, Dr. Felix is a Resident Physician at Cambridge Health Alliance. Listen in as Gabriel talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about his experience at the foundation.
Read more about Dr. Felix at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielfelixmd and Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith ====================================================== Interested in working at Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
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This podcast was recorded on, June 9, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 3
Cognitive deficits are a major challenge to individuals, their caregivers, and their health care providers. A new text focuses on the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation across a variety of neurological conditions, with specific emphasis on treatment-related changes in the brain detectable via neuroimaging.”
In this episode of Kessler Foundation’s Fast Take podcast series, lead author John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research and Training, highlights the usefulness of the text for professionals in clinical and research settings. “By enabling us to examine brain processes and correlate them with behavior and anatomical structures, neuroimaging is advancing our ability to manage the cognitive effects of aging, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Incorporating neuroimaging in clinical trials will hasten progress toward establish Class I evidence for new treatments.”
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Cognitive-Rehabilitation-and-Neuroimaging_Examining-%20the-Evidence-from-Brain-to-Behavior-John-DeLuca.pdf
Funding source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kessler Foundation.
Read more about Dr. DeLuca and his research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca
For more information about this study, check out the press release https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/cognitive-rehabilitation-and-neuroimaging-examining-evidence-brain-behavior or at Springer International Publishing (https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030483814)
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, October 5, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Denise Vasquez on Participants are Everything
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Denise-Vasquez-on-Participants-are-Everything-WEB-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Originally recorded on April 14, 2016, updated June 19, 2020.
Currently, Denise is a registered nurse in an ICU Stepdown Unit in Northern New Jersey.
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Denise Vasquez who worked at Kessler Foundation from 2011-2018 where she started as a Research Assistant in the Center for Neuroscience and Neuropsychology and was promoted to Senior Research Assistant within the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury in January of 2018. Currently, Denise is a registered nurse in an ICU Stepdown Unit in Northern New Jersey. For more information about Denise, check out her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-vasquez-lavrador-04ab046a
For more about the Host: Joan Banks-Smith, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Join a research study at https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
Interested in working at Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at http://kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
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This podcast was recorded on Friday, June 19, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Christian Lucca on Balancing Research and Clinical Skills
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Christian%20Luca%20on%20Balancing%20Research%20and%20Clinical%20Skills-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Originally recorded on March 29, 2016, updated August 5, 2020.
Currently, Christian is a neuropsychology extern at Staten Island University Hospital.
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Christian Lucca who worked as a research assistant in our Center for traumatic Brain Injury from 2015-2017, where he recruited participants for inpatient and outpatient traumatic brain injury studies; Collected and analyzed data from participants, including neuropsychological test scores; Ran experimental cognitive and motor interventions with volunteers in inpatient rehabilitation. Listen in as Christian talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about his experience at the foundation.
Read more about Christian at https://www.linkedin.com/in/spcanton/
*** The sleep study mentioned in this podcast in no longer recruiting participants. We are however, recruiting for our “Motor Learning and Sleep in TBI“ study. To sign up, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/motor-learning-and-sleep-tbi .
Read more about Christian at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianlucca
For more about the Host: Joan Banks-Smith, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
*** The sleep study mentioned in this podcast in no longer recruiting participant. We are however, recruiting for our “Motor Learning and Sleep in TBI“ study. To sign up, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/motor-learning-and-sleep-tbi .
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This podcast was recorded on Friday, March 29, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Research that Changes Lives
Episode 2
Dr. Michelle Chen, Post Doctoral Fellow from our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research talks about her latest peer-reviewed article
“Neural mechanisms underlying state mental fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study" which was published in the Journal of Neurology on April 29, 2020. Co-authors include Glenn R. Wylie, Brian M. Sandroff, Rosalia Dacosta-Aguayo, John DeLuca & Helen M. Genova. View this article at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-020-09853-w
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Neural-mechanisms-underlying-state-mental-fatigue-in-multiple-sclerosis.pdf
Funding source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kessler Foundation.
Read more about Dr. Chen and her research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/michelle-chen
For more information about this study, check out the press release https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/mental-fatigue-multiple-sclerosis-linked-inefficient-recruitment-neural-resources or at the Journal of Neurology at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32350648
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, September 21, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Emma Kaplan on Seeing Real Rehabilitation Research Results
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Emma-Kaplan-on-Seeing-Real-Rehabilitation-Research-Results-Transcript.pdf
Originally recorded on June 9, 2016, updated July 17, 2020.
Emma is currently a Research Coordinator at the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation).
Welcome to our podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this episode, I met up with Emma Kaplan, a research coordinator in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research. Emma begin working at Kessler Foundation in 2013 and was promoted to research coordinator in July 2019.
Read more about Emma at: https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Emma%20Kaplan
For more about the Host: Joan Banks-Smith, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Interested in working Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at http://kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
Interested in joining a stroke study? Go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/stroke
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This podcast was recorded on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West Orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Voices of the ADA Generation: Bryce Stanley Rises to Success, Despite Educational Barriers and Discrimination Against His Disability
Read the transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Bryce-Stanley-Rises-to-Success-Despite-Educational-Barriers-and-Discrimination-Against-His-Disability.pdf
In this episode of Kessler Foundation's podcast, Nicky Miller spoke with Bryce Staley, a PhD candidate in economics at the University of New Hampshire, where he studies mental health policy and labor markets. They talked about his sleeping disorder and his experience at high school and college. Stanley, reflected on his experiences dealing with skeptical high school teachers doubting he had a disability, and moving forward in his career, earning a BSBA from Bryant University, and an MA in Economics from the University of New Hampshire, before studying for his PhD.
Our survey dispelled many long held myths about people with disabilities and higher education. Young people and their families were often told that college would be a waste of time, they would be unable to perform as well as their peers, and a college education would not increase their likelihood of gainful employment. All of these beliefs were upended by the survey, which showed that college graduates with and without disabilities are employed at the same rates – 90%. The survey also looked at how key experiences during college influenced the success of recent graduates in the workplace. Taking advantage of career advising services, doing an internship, and having paid work, were all positively associated with employment after college for graduates with and without disabilities. During our podcast, I learned how Bryce Stanley’s college-to-work experience compared with the members of the ADA generation who participated in the survey.
Read Bryce’s bio at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-stanley-028787112/ and blog post “Voices of the ADA Generation: Bryce Stanley Rises to Success, Despite Educational Barriers and Discrimination Against His Disability ” (https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/bryce-stanley-rises-success-despite-educational-barriers-and-discrimination-against-his)
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes – Episode 1
Dr. Lauren Strober, a Senior Research Scientist from our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research talks about her latest peer-reviewed article
“Determinants of unemployment in multiple sclerosis (MS): The role of disease, person-specific factors, and engagement in positive health-related Behaviors” which was epublished on September 3rd, 2020 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders“
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/determinants-of-unemployment-in-multiple-sclerosis-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Funding source: National Institute of Health.
Read more about Dr. Strober and her research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Lauren%20Strober
For more information about this study, check out the press release https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/study-defines-risk-factors-unemployment-working-people-multiple-sclerosis or at the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211034820305629)
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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, October 8, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Stephen Canton on improving the mobility of individuals with a spinal cord injury
Originally recorded on July 22, 2016, updated June 17, 2020.
Mr. Canton is currently a MD/MS candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine poised to graduate in May 2021.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies—collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects—and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/…ork-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
Stephen worked as a biomedical engineer at Kessler Foundation from 2015-2016, where he performed research to improve the mobility of individuals with a spinal cord injury. Listen in as Stephen talks to Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation about his experience at the Foundation.
Mr. Canton is currently a MD/MS candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine poised to graduate in May 2021 with a concentration in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, and Innovation and a Master of Science in Clinical Research. He will be entering residency next year, pursuing a career in orthopedic trauma surgery. He is specifically interested in utilizing virtual/augmented reality and machine learning algorithms to improve surgical interventions, processes, and medical education curricula.
Read the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Stephen%20Canton%20on%20improving%20the%20mobility%20of%20individuals%20with%20a%20spinal%20cord%20injury-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Read more about Stephen at: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spcanton/
For more about the Host: Joan Banks-Smith, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
2017 Future City Pittsburgh, 2018 Alumnus of the Month and Pittsburgh Alumnus of the Year https://www.sbtmschool.org/alumni-spotlight
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Voices of the ADA Generation: Finding Strength, Conquering Barriers, Creating Success in the Workforce: A Woman with a Disability - Annmarie Veira
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-10/Finding-Strength-Conquering-Barriers-Creating-Success-in-the-Workforce_A-Woman-with-a-Disability_Annmarie-Veira.pdf
In conjunction with the launch of our newest survey, the 2020 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Recent College Graduates (kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter…20/2020-survey), Nicky Miller, Social Media Specialist at Kessler Foundation, chatted with Annemarie Veira, MSEd, CRCC, a coordinator for Disability Resources at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, a certified rehabilitation counselor, and a member of the first generation to come of age after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990. We talked about her trials and triumphs of conquering barriers at college and the workforce, as a person with a disability.
Our survey dispelled many long held myths about people with disabilities and higher education. Young people and their families were often told that college would be a waste of time, they would be unable to perform as well as their peers, and a college education would not increase their likelihood of gainful employment. All of these beliefs were upended by the survey, which showed that college graduates with and without disabilities are employed at the same rates – 90%. The survey also looked at how key experiences during college influenced the success of recent graduates in the workplace. Taking advantage of career advising services, doing an internship, and having paid work, were all positively associated with employment after college for graduates with and without disabilities. During our podcast, I learned how Vicky Queyquep’s college-to-work experience compared with the members of the ADA generation who participated in the survey.
Read Annemarie’s bio at https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-veira/ and blog post “Voices of the ADA Generation: Finding Strength, Conquering Barriers, Creating Success in the Workforce: A Woman with a Disability” (https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/woman-disability-finds-strength-conquers-barriers-and-creates-success-workforce)
Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. For more information about Kessler Foundation, go to KesslerFoundation.org
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
My Life as A Research Assistant at Kessler Foundation Series: Andrea Trotta Gagliano On A First Look at TBI Research
Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Andrea%20Trotta%20Gagliano%20on%20A%20First%20Look%20at%20Research-Transcript.pdf
Originally recorded on March 31st, 2016, updated July 13, 2020
Andrea is currently a Research Coordinator in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury)
Welcome to our newest podcast series, “My Life As A Research Assistant”. This series is brought to you by Kessler Foundation, where we are changing the lives of people with disabilities.
Research assistants are on the front lines of our research studies collecting data, conducting interviews, testing subjects, and are the face of Kessler Foundation to our research study participants. In 2020, Kessler Foundation was ranked among one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For and Best Places to Work in New Jersey (https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/kessler-foundation-ranks-among-best-nonprofits-work-and-best-places-work-new-jersey)!
Throughout this series, we’ll meet up with research assistants from our centers for mobility, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neuroscience and neuropsychology who have been with the Foundation for over a year, and some who are now senior research assistants, nurses, medical students, graduate students, and post docs, and those who applied their experience to other professions.
In this first episode, I met up with Andrea Trotta Galliano, (Ms. Gagliano was a research assistant when this podcast was recorded) is a Senior Research Coordinator in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. She has worked at the Foundation since 2012 and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor on several current TBI protocols. Her main responsibilities are inpatient recruitment for two national projects, along with data collection & management, and administration of clinical assessments and interventions. She also volunteer as a facilitator for a Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) sponsored brain injury support group where she provides psychological and psychoeducational support for survivors of brain injury and their caregivers.
Read more about Andrea at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Andrea%20Gagliano
For more about the Host: Joan Banks-Smith, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith
Join a research study at https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies
Interested in working Kessler Foundation? Check out our career opportunities at http://kesslerfoundation.org/careers-kessler-foundation
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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at 300 Executive Drive, West orange, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fashion meets Accessibility, is a Kessler Foundation podcast that takes you into the fashion industry, we’ll discuss inclusion, accessibility and adaptive clothing for people with disabilities.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Shifting%20the%20culture%20in%20Fashion_creating%20adaptive%20clothing%20for%20people%20with%20disabilities-part2-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In this podcast series, we’ll chat with fashion designers, models, everyday people, and caregivers who are making a fashion revolution come to life. The industry predicts that adaptable fashion will earn up to $400 billion dollars by 2026.
In this first of a two part series, "Shifting the culture in Fashion: creating adaptive clothing for people with disabilities" we met up with Mindy Scheier, the founder and CEO of Runway of Dreams. Mindy works with mainstream brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Zappos, to make adaptive modifications to their existing clothing lines for people with disabilities. Her journey began when her son Oliver, who has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy, wanted to wear jeans to school, but couldn’t manage the buttons or zippers. Mindy realized that millions of people also struggled to access fashionable clothing that met their needs. She envisioned a world where clothing was available with modifications that would make them accessible for people with disabilities. After spending 20 years in the fashion industry, Mindy, decided to combine her experience and her passion to address this unmet need by founding the Runway of Dreams Foundation.
Listen in as Nicky Miller, our social media specialist interviews Mindy about the start of her journey into the world of adaptive fashion.
Be sure and listen to part one of this series as Mindy talks more about her journey into the world of adaptive fashion at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/fashion-and-accessibility-mindy-scheier-part1
Mindy came to visit us in Spring 2020, Check out the blog kesslerfoundation.org/info/fashion-a…e-disabilities
Read more about Mindy and the Run of Dreams Foundation at www.runwayofdreams.org and Nicky Miller at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/nicki%20miller
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Fashion meets Accessibility, is a Kessler Foundation podcast that takes you into the fashion industry, we’ll discuss inclusion, accessibility and adaptive clothing for people with disabilities.
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Shifting%20the%20culture%20in%20Fashion_creating%20adaptive%20clothing%20for%20people%20with%20disabilities-part1.pdf In this podcast series, we’ll chat with fashion designers, models, everyday people, and caregivers who are making a fashion revolution come to life. The industry predicts that adaptable fashion will earn up to $400 billion dollars by 2026. In this first of a two part series, "Shifting the culture in Fashion: creating adaptive clothing for people with disabilities" we met up with Mindy Scheier, the founder and CEO of Runway of Dreams. Mindy works with mainstream brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Zappos, to make adaptive modifications to their existing clothing lines for people with disabilities. Her journey began when her son Oliver, who has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy, wanted to wear jeans to school, but couldn’t manage the buttons or zippers. Mindy realized that millions of people also struggled to access fashionable clothing that met their needs. She envisioned a world where clothing was available with modifications that would make them accessible for people with disabilities. After spending 20 years in the fashion industry, Mindy, decided to combine her experience and her passion to address this unmet need by founding the Runway of Dreams Foundation. Listen in as Nicky Miller, our social media specialist interviews Mindy about the start of her journey into the world of adaptive fashion.
Be sure and listen to part two of this series as Mindy talks more about the business end of the world of adaptive fashion https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/shifting-the-culture-in-fashion-creating-adaptive-clothing-for-people-with-disabilities-part2
Mindy came to visit us in Spring 2020, Check out the blog https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/fashion-all-adaptive-clothing-people-disabilities
Read more about Mindy and the Run of Dreams Foundation at https://www.runwayofdreams.org and Nicky Miller at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/nicki%20miller
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Chatting with Kessler Foundation-affiliated honoree at the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) Virtual Gala: Jane and Joe Concato
Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Volunteering-has-given-us-both-a-purpose_2020-bianj-honoree-jane-and-joe-concato-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
While the world has been reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a little bit of levity and light for the brain injury community in New Jersey on March 26th. The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ) had its first-ever annual gala in a virtual format via Facebook and YouTube, complete with speeches, awards, and music. At Kessler Foundation, we were exceptionally proud that one of this year's awards went to individuals closely associated with our organization. The Volunteer Service Champion designation went to our longtime research participants and advisory board members Jane & Joe Concato in honor of their service to the brain injury community in North Jersey. Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for TBI Research and Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research, was designated this year's Research Innovation Champion for her tireless efforts in meaningful brain injury research. Listen to the podcast at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/tireless-efforts-in-meaningful-brain-injury-research-2020-bianj-honoree-dr-nancy-chiaravalloti
In this podcast, Dr. Erica Weber interviews Jane and Joe and finds out how they got involved in this work. On behalf of Kessler Foundation, a heartfelt congratulations to Jane and Joe!
2020 Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Virtual Gala Video links: Jane and Joe Volunteer Service Champion Award Acceptance video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZlIcG8hjM Jane and Joe Concato: Volunteer Service Champions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjfPpiFTLM BIANJ 2020 Gala bio - https://bianj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Concato-Bio.pdf
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About Jane and Joe: Westwood couple finds new meaning in life after tragedy northjersey.com/story/life/community/2016/08/25/westwood-couple-finds-new-meaning-in-life-after-tragedy/92957142
Traumatic Brain Injury Changed the Life of One Local Couple https://patch.com/new-jersey/westwood-hillsdale/traumatic-brain-injury-changed-the-life-of-one-local-couple
Check out a list of websites and resources mentioned in this podcast at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Volunteering-Has-Given-Us-Both-a-Purpose_2020-BIANJ-honoree-Jane-and-Joe-Concato-Podcast-links%20.pdf
Chatting with Kessler Foundation-affiliated honoree at the BIANJ Virtual Gala: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti
Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/tireless-efforts-in-meaningful-brain-injury-research-2020-bianj-honoree-dr-nancy-chiaravalloti.pdf
While the world has been reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a little bit of levity and light for the brain injury community in New Jersey on March 26th. The Brain Injury Alliance of NJ (BIANJ) had its first-ever annual gala in a virtual format via Facebook and YouTube, complete with speeches, awards, and music. At Kessler Foundation, we were exceptionally proud that two of this year's awards went to individuals closely associated with our organization. Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for TBI Research and Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research, was designated this year's Research Innovation Champion for her tireless efforts in meaningful brain injury research. The second award, Volunteer Service Champion went to our longtime research participants and advisory board members Jane & Joe Concato in honor of their service to the brain injury community in North Jersey. Listen to their podcast at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/volunteering-has-given-us-both-a-purpose-2020-bianj-honoree-jane-and-joe-concato/s-gu22wRx7pdF.
In this podcast, Dr. Erica Weber interviews Dr. Chiaravalloti and finds out how she got involved in this work. On behalf of Kessler Foundation, a heartfelt congratulations to Nancy!
2020 Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey Virtual Gala Video links Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti: Research Innovation Champion video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KgWmp_tpRY Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Acceptance video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LYvIN_Rz-g&list=PLnpbrI3UT2F6JXeU5-z5NgApLtN7FCzhB&index=5
Online bios: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti
Dr. Erica Weber - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber
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Resources/Studies
Join a research study at Kessler Foundation - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/traumatic-brain-injury
Consumer Resource - https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-traumatic-brain-injury-research/consumer-resources-traumatic-brain-injury
Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System - https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems
TBI News and Views Newsletter - https://kesslerfoundation.org/media/publications#tbinewsletter
Voices of the ADA Generation: The College-to-Work Story of Victoria Queyquep
Transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/The-College-to-Work%20Story-of-a-Young-Woman-with-a-Disability%E2%80%93Vicky%20Queyquep-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
In conjunction with the launch of our newest survey, the 2020 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Recent College Graduates (https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-employment-and-disability-researchemployment-and-disability-survey-2020/2020-survey), Nicky Miller, Social Media Specialist at Kessler Foundation, chatted with Victoria Queyquep, Kessler’s donor engagement specialist on the Development team, and a member of the first generation to come of age after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990. We talked about her education, her aspirations, and her career path, and I asked her to reflect on her journey as a person with a disability seeking work after college.
Our survey dispelled many long held myths about people with disabilities and higher education. Young people and their families were often told that college would be a waste of time, they would be unable to perform as well as their peers, and a college education would not increase their likelihood of gainful employment. All of these beliefs were upended by the survey, which showed that college graduates with and without disabilities are employed at the same rates – 90%. The survey also looked at how key experiences during college influenced the success of recent graduates in the workplace. Taking advantage of career advising services, doing an internship, and having paid work, were all positively associated with employment after college for graduates with and without disabilities. During our podcast, I learned how Vicky Queyquep’s college-to-work experience compared with the members of the ADA generation who participated in the survey.
Read Vicky’s bio at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Victoria%20Queyquep and blog post “Voices of the ADA Generation: The College-to-Work Story of Victoria Queyquep” (https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/voices-ada-generation-college-work-story-victoria-queyquep)
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, June 22nd, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition, Episode 9
Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.
In this episode, Carolann Murphy, PA, interviews Dr. Jeanne Zanca, senior research scientist in the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research, and co-investigator for the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury Model Sysytem. Dr. Zanca also serves as associate editor for the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, and is a fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) and a member of the ACRM Board of Governors. Dr. Zanca describes the development of a web-based curriculum for training personal care assistants in the type of care needed by individuals with spinal cord injury. This project update is relevant to our recent experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed new emphasis on health care workers and on the advantages of online education. As director of this project, Dr. Zanca shares her perspective on how its utilization can improve quality of life, as well as the personal assistance received by people living with spinal cord injury.
This project is a collaboration of Kessler Foundation and Shepherd Center.
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Dr. Jeanne Zanca - (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne%20Zanca) CarolAnn Murphy, PA - (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Carolann%20Murphy)
Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/enabling-optimal-care-after-spinal-cord-injury_an-online-curriculum-for-personal-care-assistants-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Podcast Resources ================================= Professional Healthcare Institute - phinational.org How to Successfully Hire and Manage a Personal Care Assistant for People with Spinal Cord Injury - https://www.shepherd.org/resources/ebooks United Spinal Association Caregiver Resources - https://askus-resource-center.unitedspinal.org/index.php?pg=kb.book&id=9 Paralysis Resource Center Personal Care Assistance Blog Series - https://www.christopherreeve.org/blog/daily-dose/selecting-and-hiring-a-pca Managing Personal Care Assistance: A Consumer Guide by the Paralyzed Veterans of America - https://pva.org/research-resources/publications/advocacy-and-accessibility
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The work described in this podcast is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) via grant # 90IF0115. The Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System is funded by NIDILRR grant # 90SI5026. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this podcast do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, or HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 16th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Earlier this year, Catarina Guimaraes, an athlete from one of our grantees, the Navigators, an adaptive sports club from Bayonne, NJ shared her experiences as a para athlete with our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research team. Angela, Smith, Senior Research Coordinator (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Angela%20Smith) at the foundation introduced and welcomed Catarina at the opening of this podcast.
Catarina was born in 2004 with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy has a significant impact on Catarina’s daily life such as very tight muscles and joints, delayed motor operation, lack of coordinated muscle movement and sensory abnormalities.
She is a model student of the Cranford School District. Along with good grades, Catarina Participates in DECA (Business Society Club), Orchestra (Violin), Acapella and High School Able Bodied Sports Clubs like Soccer and Track/Field.
When Catarina is not training, stretching or studying, she is an avid reader and as of 2020 has written and published 2 books her first books.
Read the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-06/Obstacles-are-Made-to-be-Conquered-Adaptive-Sports-Athlete-Catarina-Guimaraes.pdf
Learn more about Catarina: Athlete Profile (PDF) - http://kesslerfoundation.org/2020-06/Catarina-Guimaraes2020 Personnal Website - https://catarina-guimaraes.com/ Para Athlete website - https://www.teamusa.org/para-track-and-field/athletes/Catarina-Guimaraes North Jersey Navigator Adaptive Sports Club - https://www.facebook.com/navigatorsadaptivesportsclub
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This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at the Kessler Foundation conference Center, 102 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition, Episode 8
Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.
The novel coronavirus pandemic has shed new light on an old problem: poorer health outcomes in vulnerable and diverse communities, including the disability community. In this podcast, we chat with clinical psychologist Dr. Denise Fyffe and social epidemiologist Dr. Amanda Botticello about this phenomenon and get their thoughts on how to best tackle the issues of health disparities from COVID-19 and what policies might help us avoid this pattern in the future.
Read the podcast transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Health-disparities-across-populations-COVID-19s-effects-on-the-disability-community_1.pdf
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Dr. Amanda Botticello (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Amanda%20Botticello) Dr. Denise Fyffe (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe) Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber)
Podcast Resource links….
Mental Health ==================== NJ Mental Health emotional support during COVID-19 (www.njmentalhealthcares.org/) 866-202-HELP (4357) 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (EST)
Upcoming Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ Virtual Support Groups - bianj.org/support-groups/
Ask an MS Navigator - https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Ask-an-MS-Navigator
Headspace.com (Mindfulness for your everyday life) - https://www.headspace.com
Mindful Meditation ==================== Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION - www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew 3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKGv06U_KU Headspace - www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation
National Organization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - https://www.nationalmssociety.org Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) - https://bianj.org Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) - https://pva.org COVID-19 Response from the Neilsen Foundation - https://chnfoundation.org/on-our-minds Wounded Warrior Project - https://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/2020-04-09-WWP-Commits-10-Million-to-Help-Wounded-Veterans-During-Pandemic
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html
COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips - www.fcc.gov/covid-scams
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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, April 30th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life for the general population during the past two years, individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) know a thing or two about coping with unforeseen challenges. In this podcast, Erica Weber, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, speaks with two Kessler Foundation employees who also have MS, Carla Basante and Michaele Clayborne-Crosby. They discuss their experience during the novel coronavirus pandemic, and how they are managing to maintain their health and well-being during the pandemic.
Read the podcast transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Coping%20with%20MS%20during%20the%20COVID-19%20Pandemic_0.pdf
To learn more about our host and guests click on their bio links below: Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber) Carla Basante (kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/found…/carla-basante) Michaele Clayborne-Crosby is a former employee.
Click here to find out more about current COVID-19 tele-studies at Kessler Foundation. (kesslerfoundation.org/covid-19#participate)
Additional Resources:
National Organizations
NJ Mental Health emotional support during COVID-19 866-202-HELP (4357) 7 days a week, 8 am to 8 pm (EST) - www.njmentalhealthcares.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - www.nationalmssociety.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cope-with-stress/index.html
COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips - www.fcc.gov/covid-scams
Mindful Meditation
Headspace - www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU
Jon Kabat-Zinn Body Scan Meditation Guided Meditation - www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition, Episode 6
Sleep is a critical function that contributes significantly to our physical and emotional health as well as our overall quality of life. Many individuals with disabilities (for instance, those recovering from traumatic brain injury) may have increased problems with sleep. Consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on society can interfere with sleep in a variety of ways, making existing issues more difficult for people with disabilities and/or bringing about new challenges. Listen as Dr. Erica Weber interviews neuropsychologist Dr. Anthony Lequerica, senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation, and an expert in sleep disturbances after brain injury, about the importance of quality sleep and how to maintain proper sleep hygiene during this stressful time.
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Optimizing-healthy-sleep-habits-during-the-COVID-19-pandemic-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Dr. Anthony Lequerica (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Anthony%20Lequerica) Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber)
Join a study - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/motor-learning-and-sleep-tbi
Podcast Resources
General information about sleep hygiene: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Provider search tab at https://www.behavioralsleep.org/ To find an accredited Sleep Disorders Clinic: http://sleepeducation.org/find-a-facility Traumatic Brain Injury resources from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center: https://msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/sleep-and-traumatic-brain-injury https://msktc.org/lib/docs/Info_Comics/MSKTC_SleepComic_508.pdf
Mindful Meditation ==================== Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION - www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew 3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn - www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKGv06U_KU Headspace - www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition, Episode 5
Caregiving for a loved one who has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be stressful in the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Erica Weber hosts a conversation about TBI caregiving in the time of COVID-19 with director Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, and senior research scientist Denise Krch, PhD, of the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. These experts discuss challenges often faced by caregivers of persons with TBI and how symptoms may be exacerbated during sheltering in place, along with recommendations to reduce stress in the household while remaining vigilant, safe, and healthy.
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/caregiving-for-persons-with-traumatic-brain-injury-while-sheltering-in-place-for-covid-19-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti) Dr. Denise Krch (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Krch) Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber)
Podcast Resource links….
Upcoming Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ Virtual Support Groups - https://bianj.org/support-groups/
Caregiver newsletter with some COVID-19 info: https://mailchi.mp/caregiver.com/leading-love?e=c30a6d44c8
Join a TBI-caregiver tele-study through Kessler Foundation (PI: Denise Krch, PhD): "Comparison of Two Group Wellness Interventions in Partner Caregivers of Individuals with TBI" The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of group wellness interventions for partner caregivers of individuals with TBI. https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/comparison-two-group-wellness-interventions-partner-caregivers-individuals-tbi
COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips - https://www.fcc.gov/covid-scams
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition - Episode 4
Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.
Moving research forward while staying home: The past, present, and future of rehabilitation research
Carolann Murphy, senior staff writer at Kessler Foundation and host of this podcast, interviews three Foundation scientists: Dr. Olga Boukrina, research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, Dr. Ekaterina Dobryakova, research scientist in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, and Dr. Nuri Erkut Kucukboyaci, associate research scientist, also in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Together they will explore the changing face of rehabilitation research during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/moving-research-forward-while-staying-home-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf
Learn more about our scientists: CarolAnn Murphy, PA https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Carolann%20Murphy Senior Staff Writer
Olga Boukrina, PhD https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Olga%20Boukrina Research Scientist, Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research
Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Ekaterina%20Dobryakova Research Scientist, Center for Traumatic Brain Injury
Nuri Erkut Kucukboyaci, PhD https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erkut%20Kucukboyaci Associate Research Scientist, Center for Traumatic Brain Injury
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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, April 9th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition - Episode 3
Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.
Social distancing is becoming the new norm in the days of COVID-19. While quarantining is proving to be challenging for many Americans, there may be additional social struggles faced by individuals with multiple sclerosis(MS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this podcast, we discuss with Dr. Genova how problems with social cognition (referring to the brain's ability to interpret and react to interactions with others) may be exacerbated during quarantine, and how to reduce the impact of these difficulties on relationships in the household. Dr. Weber also provides insight into how individuals with MS and TBI may be feeling socially isolated right now, and how to find social outlets and resources to improve mental health in this stressful time.
Read the transcription at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/social-distancing-with-MS-or-a-TBI_Difficulties-with-being-too-close-and-too-far-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Dr. Helen Genova (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen%20Genova) Dr. Erica Weber (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber) Nicky Miller (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/nicki%20miller)
Podcast Resource links….
National Organization
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - https://www.nationalmssociety.org Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) - https://bianj.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html
Mental Health
New Jersey Mental Health emotional support during COVID 19 - https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org 866-202-HELP (4357), 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (EST)
Headspace.com (Mindfulness for your everyday life) - https://www.headspace.com/
Mindful Meditation
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew 3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKGv06U_KU Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation ============================================================
Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/covid-19
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition - Episode 2
Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. In this episode, CarolAnn Murphy, senior staff writer interviewed spinal cord injury expert Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, both from Kessler Foundation on COVID-19 and SCI: Minimizing Risks for Complications.
Read the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/COVID-19-and-spinal-cord%20Injury_minimizing-risks-for-complications-TRANSCRIPTION.pdf
For more information about our experts and resources mentioned in the podcast, please check out the program notes.
Listen in as CarolAnn Murphy and Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson discuss practical techniques and devices that people with spinal cord injury can use to improve their cough.
To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson) Director, Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research Co-Director, Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System Kessler Foundation
Carolann Murphy, PA (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Carolann%20Murphy) Senior Staff Writer Kessler Foundation
Podcast Resource links….
Blog Post: https://kesslerfoundation.org/info/covid-19-and-spinal-cord-injury-minimizing-risks-complications
Taking a Deeper Breath: Air Stacking (Duration: 3 min 43 sec - https://youtu.be/NpYz-I9H94U)“Frog Breathing” or “Glossopharyngeal Breathing.” (Duration: 1 min 47 sec - https://youtu.be/-CLRGatzqdA)
Increasing Cough Force: Manually Assisted Coughing (Duration: 5 min 52 sec - https://youtu.be/jHKw-je1Z9c)
Increasing Cough Force: Mechanically Assisted Coughing [Mechanical Insufflation/Exsufflation] (Duration: 4 min 7 sec - https://youtu.be/M1O9P2AevdY)
Complete Kessler video on Prevention of Pneumonia and Atelectasis after spinal cord injury go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-jr5daLyLw
Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation.
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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 3, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition - Episode 1
Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation. In this episode, Nicky Miller, our social media specialist spoke with experts in autism, Drs Helen Genova of Kessler Foundation (https://kesslerfoundation.org) and Regina Peter of the Newmark schools (https://www.newmarkeducation.com) about autism and social isolation.
In this episode, we discuss how the corona pandemic has affected children with autism. Specifically we discuss: • The effects that Covid-19 pandemic has on children with autism (1:38) • How the Newmark School (Scotch Plains, NJ) - (https://www.newmarkeducation.com) has created an online learning program to meet the needs of children with ASD (4:22) and how educators can utilize the techniques used by the Newmark School (13:14) • Practical tips for parents of children with autism including: • Creating a visual schedule for their child (14:33) • Maintaining physical and sensory activities during pandemic (15:52) • Practicing mindfulness to reduce anxiety (18:05; 33:00) • Maintaining mental health during the pandemic (21:05) • Disconnecting from technology and social media (24:56) • Latest research performed by Dr. Genova on using mindfulness in children with autism (28:33)
Podcast transcript: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/practical-tips-to-help-survive-the-pandemic-as-a-parent-of-a-child-with-autism-TRANSCRIPT.pdf
Listen in as Drs Genova and Peter discuss practical tips to help survive the pandemic as a parent of a child with autism. To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below: Dr. Helen Genova (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen%20Genova) Dr. Regina Peter (https://www.newmarkeducation.com/about/our-team)
Podcast Resource links…. Autism Resources ==================== A guide to managing social isolation in individuals with autism, written by members of the autism community: https://ausm.org/images/docs/PandemicGuideforASDAdults2020.pdf Visual Social Stories to Help Individuals with Autism understand the Pandemic: https://www.autism-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/My-Schedule-will-Change-Social-Narrative.pdf https://howard-autism.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/my-coronavirus-story.pdf
For Educators
Online training offered by Newmark Education to support educators who work with children with autism: https://www.newmarkeducation.com/training/teacher-training-institute Mental Health ==================== NJ Mental Health emotional support during COVID-19 (https://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/) 866-202-HELP (4357) 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (EST) Helpful Apps: ==================== Making a Visual Schedule for your child with autism: Choiceworks: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/choiceworks/id486210964
Mindful Meditation ==================== Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew 3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKGv06U_KU
Calming Apps ==================== Calm your Dog - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm-your-dog/id1046523043 Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/covid-19 Listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to this 2019 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship Lecture podcast
In 1957, William Torrey Baird, Jr., started a family tradition of giving to Kessler that has spanned across three generations. A veteran of the First World War, Mr. W. Baird, Jr., saw the power of rehabilitation after an injury and felt compelled to help. Joining Kessler’s Board of Trustees, he began a lifelong commitment of support to medical rehabilitation—a value that he passed down to his nephew, Collier W. Baird, Jr.
Mr. C. Baird, Jr. furthered that commitment by establishing a trust to benefit Kessler Foundation and expand its research.
The Baird lecture continues to educate the next generation of researchers on innovative medical rehabilitation research and treatment options.
This years Baird lecturer is Dr. Gordon Chelune, professor Emeritus in the department of Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine where he podcast served as the Senior Neuropsychologist in the Center for Alzheimer’s Care, Imaging and Research.
Dr. Chelune presented “Reducing diagnostic uncertainty: What researchers can do for evidence-based practitioners” on Thursday, November 21th, 2019 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ. This podcast was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Follow along with the presentation notes at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/Reducing-Diagnostic-Uncertainty-What-the-Evidence-based-Researcher-Can-Do-for-Clinical-Practitioners.pdf or the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/Reducing-Diagnostic-Uncertainty-What-the-Evidence-based-Researcher-Can-Do-for-Clinical-Practitioners_0.pdf
For more information about Dr. Gordon J. Chelune, go to http://uuhsc.utah.edu/cacir/faculty/chelune.html
Welcome to this 2019 Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Christopher Daifotis, Wealth Advisor Executive Director, Mary Beth Powers, Trust Specialist, Vice President, Henry Stifel (Panel Moderator) Wealth Advisor, Senior Vice President, all from Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management New York, NY. Also Nancy M Guerin Special Needs Trust Manager of RBC Trust from Wilmington, Delaware and Thomas D Begley, Jr., Esquire from Begley Law Group, Moorestown, New Jersey.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/A-Financial-Tool-to-Enhance-Quality-of-Life-After-SCI_Transcript.pdf
This podcast was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The presentation was recorded by Rob Gerth, Director of Communications for Kessler Foundation, and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also from Kessler Foundation on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
Be sure and listen to all of our SCI grand rounds podcasts at soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/spinal-cord-injury-research
Listen in as Jeanne Zanca, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Kessler Foundation welcomes our guests.
Download lecture notes on “Estate Planning for Families with Special Needs Individuals” (https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/EstatePlanningforSpecialNeeds_20191121.pdf) and panel discussion “Special Needs Trusts: A Financial Tool to Enhance Quality of Life After SCI” (https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/Special%20Needs%20Trusts%20-%20General%20Planning%20Principles.pdf)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org
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Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”
In this lecture podcast, Dr. Brian Benoff of Holy Name Medical Center presented “Sleep Apnea and Stroke“.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%208%20of%208_Sleep-Apnea-and-Stroke_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com).
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”.
In this podcast, Dr. Peii Chen of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented “Impact of Spatial Neglect on Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors“.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%207%20of%208_Impact-of-Spatial-Neglect-on-Family-Caregivers-of-Stroke-Survivors_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Bio: Peii Chen, PhD
Peii Chen, PhD, is a senior research scientist and intellectual property liaison for Kessler Foundation, research associate professor for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University and a health science specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System. Dr. Chen’s current research publications are on the “Impact of eliminating visual input on sitting posture and head position in a patient with spatial neglect following cerebral hemorrhage” and “Online and offline awareness deficits: anosognosia for spatial neglect.”
Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”
In this lecture podcast, Lizette Hocbo-Balin of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented “Caregiver Guide to Bowel and Bladder Function After a Stroke “
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%206%20of%208_Caregiver-Guide-to-Bowel-and-Bladder-Function-After-a-Stroke_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Bio: Lizette Hocbo-Balin, BSN, CRRN
Lizette Hocbo-Balin, BSN, CRRN, is a nurse manager at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and specializes in stroke, orthopedic and general rehabilitation. Mrs. Hocbo-Balin is an active member of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses – Northern NJ Chapter and is on the executive board for the Philippine Nurses’ Association of New Jersey – Essex Subchapter.
Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”
In this podcast, Pam Tamulevicius of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented “Disability Disparities: The Impact of Communication and Hearing Impairments“.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%205%20of%208_The-Impact-of-Communication-and-Hearing-Impairments_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Bio: Pamela Tamuleviciu, MSR, CCC-SLP
Pamela Tamulevicius, MSR, CCC-SLP, is a director of business development at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Ms. Tamulevicius specializes in cognitive communication impairments, behavior management, aphasia, dysphagia, and the use of technology in the acute rehabilitation setting. She is also an adjunct instructor at William Paterson University in the Communication and Sciences Disorders graduate program.
Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”
In this lecture podcast, Gretchen March of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presents “Working SMARTAAR to Achieve Functional Outcomes: Using ICF Framework for Goal Writing and Treatment Planning“.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%204%20of%208-Working-SMARTAAR-to-Achieve-Functional-Outcomes_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Bio: Gretchen March
Gretchen March, OTR, is an advanced clinical specialist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation with close to 30 years of experience in neurorehabilitation. In addition to her clinical work, which includes cognitive skills training for individuals with brain injury in Kessler’s Cognitive Rehabilitation Program, Ms. March has pursued clinical research on medication management, EuroQol and REO for upper extremity motor control.
Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”
In this podcast, Arielle Resnick of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented “The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Fitness and Health Behavior Change for Individuals Post-Stroke“.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%203%20of%208-The-Heart-of-the-Matter_Cardiovascular-Fitness-and-Health-Behavior-Change_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Bio: Arielle Resnick
Arielle Resnick, PT, DPT, is an advanced clinical specialist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, program director of the Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program at Kessler and an adjunct instructor at both Rutgers University, School of Health Professions and Seton Hall University, Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus. Dr. Resnick is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association – New Jersey Chapter and Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Dr. Resnick’s current research interests are “Optimizing hand rehabilitation post-stroke using interactive virtual environments” and “Validation of the VSTEP Examination Suite and heart rate tracking.”
Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”
In this podcast, Gretchen March of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented “Ready for Rehab? Using Transtheoretical Model Concepts to Optimize Outcomes“
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%202%20of%208-Ready-for-rehab_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Bio: Gretchen March
Gretchen March, OTR, is an advanced clinical specialist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation with close to 30 years of experience in neurorehabilitation. In addition to her clinical work, which includes cognitive skills training for individuals with brain injury in Kessler’s Cognitive Rehabilitation Program, Ms. March has pursued clinical research on medication management, EuroQol and REO for upper extremity motor control.
Welcome to the 8th Annual Stroke Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation This conference “Breaking Barriers: There's More to Getting Home than Walking”
In this podcast Dr. Uri Adler of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation provided the welcome and his presentation “There's No Place Like Home”.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/2019%20Kessler%20Institute%20Stroke%20Conference-Part%201%20of%208-Theres-no-place-like-home_FINAL.pdf
This one-day event provided participants an understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation that enables stroke survivors and their families/caregivers to rebuild their lives. Discussion will focus on communication, motivation, spatial neglect, sleep issues, bowel and bladder management and community integration.
The podcast was recorded by Rob Gerth, Communications Director for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ and was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer also of Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/stroke-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Bio: Dr. Uri Adler
Uri Adler, MD, is the medical director for Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook campus, the director of stroke rehabilitation services for Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and an assistant professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Adler specializes in stroke rehabilitation and has expertise in the areas of spasticity management with botulinum toxin injections, nerve blocks, oral medications, and intrathecal baclofen; swallowing disorders; treatment of musculoskeletal disorders; pain management; hyperhidrosis, cervical dystonias; and electrodiagnositic medicine.
Helen M. Genova, Ph.D. is the assistant director of Kessler Foundation's Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research. She is also an assistant research professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers University-NJ Medical School. She has focused on examining cognitive issues in clinical populations, including those utilizing both behavioral and neuroimaging methods to study social cognition and emotional processing. Particularly in regard to social cognition, Dr. Genova has played an important role in pioneering innovative research applying promising interventions targeting deficits in social cognition. Dr. Genova has also devoted much of her career to investigating other cognitive issues in clinical populations, including the assessment and treatment of cognitive fatigue.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Helen-Genova-on-Cognitive-Issue-in-the-Brain-Expert-Interview-Series.pdf
More about Dr. Genova and her research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen%20Genova?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=bio%20link&utm_campaign=genova)
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience(Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience)
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Best of Both Worlds: Establishing Fruitful Partnerships Between VA SCI Centers and SCI Model Systems Centers
Welcome to this 2019 Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Denise Fyffe, senior research scientist of Kessler Foundation, Dr. Carol Gibson-Gill, Chief of Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service and Director of the ALS Program at the Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System and Joyce Williams, SCI Coordinator, also of the Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System presenting “Best of Both Worlds: Establishing Fruitful Partnerships Between VA SCI Centers and SCI Model Systems Centers”
It was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This project was funded by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs through the Spinal Cord Injury Research Program under Award No. W81XWH-15-1-0278. The contents of this presentation, including opinions, interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Department of Defense.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
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Listen in as Jeanne Zanca, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Kessler Foundation welcomes our guests.
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Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SLP is senior vice president of Grants and Communications. During her tenure, the Foundation has awarded more than $43.8 million in grant support for national and community-based employment programs. She gives some tips for applying for grants in this episode.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Elaine%20Katz%20on%20Grantmaking%20%E2%80%93%20Expert%20Interview%20Series.pdf
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White Paper: Employing People with Disabilities (https://kesslerfoundation.org/what-we-fund/white-paper?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=white%20paper&utm_campaign=katz)
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2015 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey (https://kesslerfoundation.org/kfsurvey15?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=survey%202015&utm_campaign=katz)
2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey (https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-employment-and-disability-research/2017-kessler-foundation-national-employment-and?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=survey%202017&utm_campaign=katz)
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Dr. Guang Yue is the director of Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation. He is also a professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and affiliated faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Dr. Yue received his PhD in motor control/sensorimotor neuroscience from the University of Iowa and had his postdoctoral training in neurophysiology at University of Arizona. Before joining Kessler Foundation in 2012, he was the Director of Neural Control Laboratory and Director of Rehabilitation Research at Cleveland Clinic Learner Research Institute for 18 years. He has published extensively in the fields of sensorimotor neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, neuroimaging, neuromuscular physiology, and biomechanics.
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Welcome to the Third Annual Cancer Conference - Beyond Rest: A Rehabilitative Approach to Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
In this lecture podcast Didier Allexandre, PhD, Research Scientist at Kessler Foundation presents “Cancer-Related Fatigue - A Research Prospective”.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Cancer-Related%20Fatigue%20Part%205%20of%205-A-Research-Perspective-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Cancer-related fatigue is an issue that often develops during treatment and can last for months or even years. This live course will focus on the impact, screening and management of the physical, psychological, emotional and cognitive sequelae. Participants will gain understanding of various evidence-based therapeutic interventions and the overall benefits of a multi-professional approach. Topics to be discussed will include current research and practice guidelines, as well as the unique role that rehabilitation can play in managing and reducing signs of cancer-related fatigue.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange Campus, New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/cancer-research
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Welcome to the Third Annual Cancer Conference - Beyond Rest: A Rehabilitative Approach to Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
In this lecture podcast Brooke Laster, oncology social worker from Valley Hospital presents “Psychosocial Interventions for Cancer-Related Fatigue”.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/Cancer-Related%20Fatigue%20Part%204%20of%205-Psychosocial-Interventions-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Cancer-related fatigue is an issue that often develops during treatment and can last for months or even years. This live course will focus on the impact, screening and management of the physical, psychological, emotional and cognitive sequelae. Participants will gain understanding of various evidence-based therapeutic interventions and the overall benefits of a multi-professional approach. Topics to be discussed will include current research and practice guidelines, as well as the unique role that rehabilitation can play in managing and reducing signs of cancer-related fatigue.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange Campus, New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/cancer-research
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Welcome to the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System Consumer Conference for Persons with Brain Injury “Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury.”
A Research Update was presented by Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Traumatic Brain Injury Research Director at Kessler Foundation For more information about Dr. Chiaravalloti, read her bio in the program notes.
This one-day conference provided individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness, and quality of life.
The conference was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. NNJTBIS is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030).
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Hotel Westminster, 550 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/traumatic-brain-injury
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Nancy Chiaravalloti, Ph.D. (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti) Nancy Chiaravalloti is Director of the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and the project director for the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. Dr. Chiaravalloti conducts research in cognitive rehabilitation, particularly in new learning, memory and processing speed. She has led numerous randomized clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation protocols in clinical populations, examining post-treatment changes from multiple vantage points such as objective behavior (neuropsychological tests), everyday life (questionnaires, tests of daily life functioning) and at the level of the brain (functional neuroimaging).
Welcome to the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System Consumer Conference for Persons with Brain Injury “Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury.”
A Panel Presentation: Mike-at-the-Mike - “Relationships and TBI”, this panel was moderated by Michael Greenwald from the Council for the Head Injured Community.
This one-day conference provided individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness, and quality of life.
The conference was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. NNJTBIS is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030).
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Hotel Westminster, 550 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/traumatic-brain-injury
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com) For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Welcome to the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System Consumer Conference for Persons with Brain Injury “Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury.”
In this Interactive Demo Christina Rasmussen presents “The Door: A Meditative and Experiential Journey”
For more information about Christina Rasmussen, read her bio in the program notes.
This one-day conference provided individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness, and quality of life.
The conference was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. NNJTBIS is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030).
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Hotel Westminster, 550 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/traumatic-brain-injury
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com) For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Christina Rasmussen Christina Rasmussen is an internationally recognized grief educator and author. Christina has helped thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the power of the human mind. Christina has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House blog. Her work has also appeared in NPR, ABC News, and MariaShriver.com. She currently lives in Austin, TX with her husband Eric, their two daughters and their two dogs.
Welcome to the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System Consumer Conference for Persons with Brain Injury “Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury.”
Guest Speaker Dr. Irene Ward presents “Exercise after TBI”
This one-day conference provided individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness, and quality of life.
The conference was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. NNJTBIS is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030).
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Hotel Westminster, 550 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/traumatic-brain-injury
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com) For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Irene Ward, P.T., D.P.T. Irene Ward is the clinical research coordinator for the Brain Injury Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and assists with the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy.
Welcome to the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System Consumer Conference for Persons with Brain Injury “Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury.”
In this lecture podcast, Drs. John DeLuca, Sr. Vice President for Research and Erica Weber, Research Scientist both from Kessler Foundation present “Cognitive Rehabilitation and TBI"
This one-day conference provided individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness, and quality of life.
The conference was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. NNJTBIS is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030).
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Hotel Westminster, 550 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/traumatic-brain-injury
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com) For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Bios
John DeLuca, Ph.D. (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca) John DeLuca, Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation. Dr. DeLuca has been involved in neuropsychology and rehabilitation research for over 30 years. He is internationally known for his research on disorders of memory and information processing in a variety of clinical populations including: traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Erica Weber, Ph.D. (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber) Erica Weber is a research scientist at the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Weber is trained as a clinical neuropsychologist and specializes in using cognitive rehabilitation to improve everyday aspects of memory functioning in individuals after neurological injury or illness.
Welcome to the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System Consumer Conference for Persons with Brain Injury “Moving Forward: Improving Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive Health after Brain Injury.”
In this podcast Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, director of the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System provided the welcome and opening remarks followed by Keynote speaker Christina Rasmussen presenting “The True Cost of Invisible Losses”
This one-day conference provided individuals with brain injury, their caregivers, family and friends, and healthcare professionals with information and insight into strategies to successfully manage a range of challenges that affect overall health, wellness, and quality of life.
The conference was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. NNJTBIS is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030).
This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Hotel Westminster, 550 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/traumatic-brain-injury
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com) For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (www.KesslerFoundation.org).
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Bios
Nancy Chiaravalloti, Ph.D. Nancy Chiaravalloti is Director of the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and the project director for the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. Dr. Chiaravalloti conducts research in cognitive rehabilitation, particularly in new learning, memory and processing speed. She has led numerous randomized clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation protocols in clinical populations, examining post-treatment changes from multiple vantage points such as objective behavior (neuropsychological tests), everyday life (questionnaires, tests of daily life functioning) and at the level of the brain (functional neuroimaging).
Christina Rasmussen Christina Rasmussen is an internationally recognized grief educator and author. Christina has helped thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the power of the human mind. Christina has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House blog. Her work has also appeared in NPR, ABC News, and MariaShriver.com. She currently lives in Austin, TX with her husband Eric, their two daughters and their two dogs.
Welcome to the Third Annual Cancer Conference - Beyond Rest: A Rehabilitative Approach to Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
In this lecture podcast Tiffany Kendig, physical therapist, Kelly Walloga, Senior Occupational Therapist, and Sara Ilenko, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, all from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation present “Rehabilitation to Manage Fatigue in Patients with Cancer”.
Tiffany Kendig presents from 01:58 - 22:00 Kelly Walloga presents from 22:01 - 34:34 Sara Ilenko presents from 34:35 - 45:47
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/Cancer-Related%20Fatigue%20Part%203%20of%205-Rehabilitation-to-Manage-Fatigue-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Cancer-related fatigue is an issue that often develops during treatment and can last for months or even years. This live course will focus on the impact, screening and management of the physical, psychological, emotional and cognitive sequelae. Participants will gain understanding of various evidence-based therapeutic interventions and the overall benefits of a multi-professional approach. Topics to be discussed will include current research and practice guidelines, as well as the unique role that rehabilitation can play in managing and reducing signs of cancer-related fatigue.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange Campus, New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/cancer-research
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Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD is director of the Centers for Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation. He is a research associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. Dr. Dyson-Hudson is co-director of the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System at Kessler—a NIDILRR funded Spinal Cord Injury Model System of care.
In 1992, while he was a 3rd-year medical student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Dyson-Hudson sustained a spinal cord injury while playing rugby. Following a year of rehabilitation, he returned to medical school and graduated in 1995.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/Trevor-Dyson-Hudson_on-spina-cord-injury-expert-interview-series-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Links: More about Dr. Dyson-Hudson and his research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=bio%20link&utm_campaign=dyson-hudson)
Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20sci&utm_campaign=dyson-hudson)
Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-outcomes-and-assessments-research?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20outcomes&utm_campaign=dyson-hudson)
Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury Model System (https://kesslerfoundation.org/NNJSCIS?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=sci%20model%20systems&utm_campaign=dyson-hudson)
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Welcome to the Third Annual Cancer Conference - Beyond Rest: A Rehabilitative Approach to Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
In this session, nurse clinician Linda Schmidt from the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center presented “Screening for Cancer-Related Fatigue”.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/Cancer-Related%20Fatigue%20Part%202%20of%205%20Screening-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Cancer-related fatigue is an issue that often develops during treatment and can last for months or even years. This live course will focus on the impact, screening and management of the physical, psychological, emotional and cognitive sequelae. Participants will gain understanding of various evidence-based therapeutic interventions and the overall benefits of a multi-professional approach. Topics to be discussed will include current research and practice guidelines, as well as the unique role that rehabilitation can play in managing and reducing signs of cancer-related fatigue.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange Campus, New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/cancer-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (www.kessler-rehab.com)
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John O'Neill, PhD is the director of employment and disability research at the Kessler Foundation and has over 28 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation as a rehabilitation counselor educator, disability employment researcher, and advisor to state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Dr. O’Neill has been a PI or co-PI on six National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research funded, five-year research and training centers focusing on traumatic brain injury and community integration, disability statistics, disability employment service system and how individual and contextual factors relate to employment outcomes among people with disabilities.
View the transcript of this podcast at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/John-ONeill-on-Employing-People-with-Disabilities-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Links: More about Dr. O’Neill and his research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20ONeill?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=bio%20link&utm_campaign=oneill)
Jean Vanier official site (https://www.larcheusa.org/who-we-are/jean-vanier/)
Center for Employment and Disability Research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-employment-and-disability-research?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20employment&utm_campaign=oneill)
nTIDE (https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/disabilityemployment/nTIDE?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=ntide&utm_campaign=oneill)
2015 Employment Survey (https://kesslerfoundation.org/kfsurvey15?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=2015%20survey&utm_campaign=oneill)
2017 Employment Survey (https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter-employment-and-disability-research/2017-kessler-foundation-national-employment-and?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=2017%20survey&utm_campaign=oneill)
Welcome to the Third Annual Cancer Conference - Beyond Rest: A Rehabilitative Approach to Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
Welcome and case study presented by Michael Stubblefield, MD (https://www.kessler-rehab.com/patient-center/staff/DoctorDetails.aspx?ID=65) followed by Ashish Khanna, MD on “Cancer-related Fatigue: A brief Overview of a Common Complaint”, both are from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/Welcome-and-Cancer-Related-fatigue_a-brief-overview-of-a-common-complaint-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Cancer-related fatigue is an issue that often develops during treatment and can last for months or even years. This live course will focus on the impact, screening and management of the physical, psychological, emotional and cognitive sequelae. Participants will gain understanding of various evidence-based therapeutic interventions and the overall benefits of a multi-professional approach. Topics to be discussed will include current research and practice guidelines, as well as the unique role that rehabilitation can play in managing and reducing signs of cancer-related fatigue.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange Campus, New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/cancer-research
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to kessler-rehab.com (https://www.kessler-rehab.com)
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org (https://KesslerFoundation.org).
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Glenn Wylie is the director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation. He is also an associate professor at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School.
Dr. Wylie's research interests fall into three broad categories: cognitive control, cognitive fatigue, and the neurophysiological effects of cognitive interventions. In his work investigating cognitive control, he has investigated control processes in healthy samples (both the young and the aged) and clinical samples (multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia). In his work investigating cognitive fatigue, he has investigated the neural correlates of fatigue in clinical samples such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as in Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI).
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/glenn-wylie-on-fatigue_expert-interview-series_mixdown2-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
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Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/mri/rocco-ortenzio-neuroimaging-center?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20neuroimaging&utm_campaign=wylie)
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Peii (Peggy) Chen, PhD, is a senior research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research and the intellectual property liaison at Kessler Foundation and a research associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University. Trained as an experimental cognitive psychologist, Dr. Chen started out her postdoctoral career in 2007 and became a neurorehabilitation scientist with the focus on spatial cognition and its disorders after brain injury, especially stroke. Dr. Chen is devoting her career to the study of spatial neglect and its related deficits, real-life impacts, and solutions.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/peggy-chen-on-stroke-and-spatial-neglect%20_expert-interview-series_FINAL-Transcript.pdf
More about Dr. Chen and her research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=bio%20link&utm_campaign=chen) Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20stroke&utm_campaign=chen) Guide to Spatial Neglect (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation/spatial-neglect?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=spatial%20neglect%20landing&utm_campaign=chen) Kessler Foundation Learning Center (https://www.kflearn.org/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=kflearn&utm_campaign=podcast) Prism Goggle Adaptation Treatment(VIDEO)(https://youtu.be/DvlCWTXh12E) Join a study (https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=join%20a%20study&utm_campaign=chen)
“The likelihood that you and your family will recover from and emergency tomorrow depends on the planning and preparation done today“
In this Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast, Robin Bischoff, Nurse Manager of the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented “UH-OH, The Sky is Falling: Emergency Preparedness for People with Spinal Cord Injury”
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
It was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Be sure and download the presentation slides which includes emergency preparedness worksheets, lists, tips, and items to build an emergency to go bag at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/UH-OH_The-Sky-is-Falling_Emergency-Preparedness-for-People-with-Spinal-Cord-Injury.pdf
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/uh-oh-the-sky-is-falling_emergency-preparedness-for-people-with-spinal-cord-injury_FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Download our "Beat the Heat" tips card (https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/KF-KIR-Beat%20the%20Heat_WEB.pdf) and "Emergency Preparation Card" (https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/KF-KIR-EmergencyPreparation_WEB.pdf)
Listen to all of our SCI grand rounds podcasts at soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/spinal-cord-injury-research
Listen in as Jeanne Zanca, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Kessler Foundation welcomes our guests.
Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD is director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and Research Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Chiaravalloti conducts research in cognitive rehabilitation, particularly in new learning, memory and processing speed with people living with traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and spinal cord injury. She has led numerous externally funded randomized clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation protocols in clinical populations, examining post-treatment changes from multiple vantage points such as objective behavior, everyday life, and at the level of the brain.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/Nancy-chiaravalloti-on-improving-memory_expert-interview-series-FINAL-Transcript.pdf
Links: More about Dr. Chiaravalloti and her research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=bio%20link&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti)
Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20neuropsycho&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti)
Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research (https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=center%20tbi&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti)
Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/tbi/modelsystems?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=nnjtbims&utm_campaign=chiaravalloti)
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Recently, we had the opportunity to visit one of our grantees, the GI Go Fund in Newark, New Jersey. The mission of the GI Go Fund is to support veterans and their families by connecting them with services they need to lead fulfilling lives in the civilian sector. In 2018, the GI Go Fund held a ribbon cutting for the opening of the Jackson Drysdale Veterans Center, a veteran incubator where veterans receive support for starting and growing their own businesses. The center itself was launched through a community partnership of Kessler Foundation, Prudential, Panasonic, and JobPath, the innovative employment tool developed at the GI Go Fund for job seekers transitioning from military service. Today's podcast is being brought to you from the Drysdale Veterans Center where we interviewed Jack Fanous, GI Go Fund founder, and Justin Constantine, the first veteran to use resources of the Drysdale Center. Justin is a former Marine lieutenant colonel, an attorney, and is now an inspirational speaker and leadership consultant. He survived a gunshot wound to the head while serving in Iraq. Justin is the author of My Battlefield, Your Office: Leadership Lessons From the Front Lines. Let's listen in as senior writer Carolann Murphy of Kessler Foundation hosts this interview.
View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-07/GIGo-Fund-JobPath_Disability-Employment-Transcript.pdf
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Welcome to a 2019 Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring guest speakers Christopher Cirnigliaro from the Veterans Administration National Center for the Medical Consequences of Spinal Cord Injury and Jayne Donovan, MD from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation as they present “Lower Extremity Bone Loss in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: Research and Clinical Implications”.
Mr. Cirnigliaro presents first, followed by Dr. Donovan.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
It was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Listen to all of our SCI grand rounds podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/spinal-cord-injury-research
Listen in as Jeanne Zanca, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Kessler Foundation welcomes our guests.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Day 2, Session 4 – Supporting Sexuality presented by Lauren Varriale
Learn about positioning, technologies, and strategies to enable safe and satisfying sexual activity after SCI.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (http://kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (https://www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (http://www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Day 2, Session 3 – Opening the Door: Strategies for Talking about Sexuality presented by Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and Counselor. To find out more about sexuality and disability, and additional opportunities to learn from Dr. Tepper, please visit https://www.drmitchelltepper.com/.
Learn practical tips and strategies for addressing questions about sexuality.
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (http://kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (https://www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (http://www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Day 2, Session 2 – Our Perspective: Panel Discussion with People with SCI and their Partners
Hear from people with SCI and their loved ones who experienced rehabilitation at Kessler about the questions they had post-injury and lessons they have learned over time about sexuality and SCI.
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships. This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (http://kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (https://www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (http://www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Day 2, Session 2 – Facilitating the Process of Sexual Self-Discovery presented by Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and Counselor. To find out more about sexuality and disability, and additional opportunities to learn from Dr. Tepper, please visit https://www.drmitchelltepper.com/. Facilitating the Process of Sexual Self-Discovery
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (http://kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (https://www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (http://www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Session 5 – Family Life a panel discussion Hear stories and real-world advice from people with SCI about having children biologically or through adoption, parenting, and fulfilling other important family roles after SCI.
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (http://kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (https://www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (http://www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Session 4 – Love and Caregiving Carol Gibson-Gill, MD, MSCS, VHA-CM, Chief, Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Services (128), Director, ALS Program Joyce Williams, LCSW, MSCS, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service, Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System
Learn strategies to preserve a healthy relationship and navigate the challenges that arise when an intimate partner also has a caregiving role.
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Listen to all of the conference podcasts.
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (www.kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Session 3 – Dating and Long-Term Relationships After SCI a Panel Discussion
Get advice on getting back into dating, finding a long-term relationship, and deepening bonds with loved ones from peers with SCI and their partners.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (http://www.kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (https://www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (http://www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Session 2 – Enabling Sexuality: Positioning and Assistive Technology Learn strategies, technologies, and practical tips to help you have both safe and satisfying sex after SCI.
Presented by Lauren A. Varriale, MS OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, S.T.A.R.S. - Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Services, Northwell Health Rehabilitation Network
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and University Hospital. NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
Welcome!
Join us to learn more about intimacy, sex, dating, long-term relationships, parenting and family life.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
Through the generous support of the Paralyzed Veterans of America and other sponsors, the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System is hosting two inter-related events on June 21-22, 2019 to discuss sexuality and intimacy, raising a family, care giving dynamics, and other topics relevant to cultivating healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Together, these events will help people with SCI and their loved ones build confidence that fulfilling relationships are possible and will prepare health care providers to discuss important issues related to sexuality, intimacy, and family life with those they serve. This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and University Hospital. NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors: Platinum Level Sponsor: Paralyzed Veterans of America (Supported in part by Grant # 842 from the Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation)
Gold Level Sponsors: Kessler Foundation Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Bronze Level Sponsor: Hollister Bayada
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
2019 SCI Conference “Connections: Sexuality & Relationships After Spinal Cord Injury
Keynote – "Stop, Focus, and Connect: an Introduction to the Formula for Creating or Strengthening Intimate Relationships", presented by Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and Counselor. To find out more about sexuality and disability, and additional opportunities to learn from Dr. Tepper, please visit https://www.drmitchelltepper.com/.
Learn how to regain a satisfying intimate life after SCI through, trust, safety, connectedness, creativity, adaptability, and a of humor.
Listen to all of the conference podcasts at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-spinal-cord-injury
Spinal cord injury is life-changing. Much of the focus of rehabilitation care is on the medical and functional aspects of life with SCI, with less attention paid to the profound effects that SCI has on the dynamics of one’s relationships.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation (http://kesslerfoundation.org), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (https://www.kessler-rehab.com), and University Hospital (http://www.uhnj.org). NNJSCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to http://www.KesslerFoundation.org
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This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, West Orange, New Jersey.
Welcome to Kessler Foundation’s 2019 Evening of Discovery and Discussion. A panel discussion about our transcutaneous and epidural stimulation research.
Joining us this evening is panel moderator Steve Adubato, PhD, our distinguished panelist Gail Forrest, PhD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Gail%20Forrest), Director of Kessler Foundation’s Center for Spinal Stimulation, Steven Kirshblum, MD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/steven-kirshblum-md), Kessler Foundation’s Chief Medical Officer and Co-Director of the Center for Spinal Stimulation, Guang Yue, PhD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Guang%20Yue), Director of Kessler Foundation’s Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research and research participants Natalie Barrett from New Jersey, Jimmy Brown from New York, and Kelly Thomas from Florida.
The Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation will explore two groundbreaking treatments for recovery after spinal cord injury: transcutaneous stimulation and epidural stimulation. Transcutaneous stimulation, a non-invasive treatment, applies an electrical current to the skin overlying the spinal cord. Epidural stimulation applies a continuous electrical current to the spinal cord through a surgically implanted stimulator. In initial studies, these treatments, along with physical therapy, have restored function for people with paralysis.
Researching transcutaneous stimulation and epidural stimulation will help Kessler Foundation scientists understand neuroplasticity and the neural mechanisms behind the restoration of neurological function.
View the podcast transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/2019-Cultivation-Event-Transforming-Care-and-Recovery-for-People-with-SCI-Podcast-final-transcript-with-names.pdf
For more information about the Center for Spinal Stimulation, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-stimulation
Listen to multiple sclerosis and stroke research and innovations in research and employment for veterans from past Cultivation Events at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/cultivation-events
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Welcome to the 2019 Brain Injury Conference - Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Health & Wellness Connection sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
Each year, an estimated 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury and face a wide range of physical, functional, emotional and social challenges. This course will focus on the importance of an individual’s overall health and wellness in rehabilitation and recovery. Topics will include personal identity, cognition and memory, maintaining relationships and the capacity to return to fitness and other physical activities.
In this lecture podcast Irene Ward, PT, DPT, NCS, Brain Injury Clinical Research Coordinator at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presents “BMI in TBI: When is it Safe to Exercise?”.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Chester Campus, Chester, New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-traumatic-brain-injury-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to www.kessler-rehab.com
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Welcome to the 2019 Brain Injury Conference - Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Health & Wellness Connection sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
Each year, an estimated 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury and face a wide range of physical, functional, emotional and social challenges. This course will focus on the importance of an individual’s overall health and wellness in rehabilitation and recovery. Topics will include personal identity, cognition and memory, maintaining relationships and the capacity to return to fitness and other physical activities.
In this lecture podcast Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, Director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience Research and Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation presents “Cognition and Memory after TBI”.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Chester Campus, Chester, New Jersey.
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Welcome to the 2019 Brain Injury Conference - Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Health & Wellness Connection sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
Each year, an estimated 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury and face a wide range of physical, functional, emotional and social challenges. This course will focus on the importance of an individual’s overall health and wellness in rehabilitation and recovery. Topics will include personal identity, cognition and memory, maintaining relationships and the capacity to return to fitness and other physical activities.
In this lecture podcast Neil Jasey, MD, Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presents “Maximizing Recovery After Brain Injury”.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Chester Campus, Chester, New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-traumatic-brain-injury-conference
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Welcome to the 2019 Brain Injury Conference - Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Health & Wellness Connection sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. Each year, an estimated 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury and face a wide range of physical, functional, emotional and social challenges. This course will focus on the importance of an individual’s overall health and wellness in rehabilitation and recovery. Topics will include personal identity, cognition and memory, maintaining relationships and the capacity to return to fitness and other physical activities. In this lecture podcast Kelly Kearns, PsyD, Neuropsychologist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presents “Relationships after TBI”. This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Chester Campus, Chester, New Jersey. To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2019-traumatic-brain-injury-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to www.kessler-rehab.com
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Welcome to the 2019 Brain Injury Conference - Brain Injury Rehabilitation: The Health & Wellness Connection sponsored by Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation.
Each year, an estimated 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury and face a wide range of physical, functional, emotional and social challenges. This course will focus on the importance of an individual’s overall health and wellness in rehabilitation and recovery. Topics will include personal identity, cognition and memory, maintaining relationships and the capacity to return to fitness and other physical activities.
Listen to the lecture podcasts on “Maximizing Recovery After Brain Injury”, “Relationships after TBI”, “Cognition and Memory after TBI”, and “BMI in TBI: When is it Safe to Exercise?” presented by experts from Kessler Institute Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. See faculty below.
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=================================================== Faculty Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD (read bio kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%…0Chiaravalloti) Director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience Research and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Kessler Foundation
Neil Jasey, MD Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Kelly Kearns, PsyD Neuropsychologist Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Irene Ward, PT, DPT, NCS Brain Injury Clinical Research Coordinator
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring guest speakers Sarah Lusto, PT, ATP, ATC, Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist, Keara McNair, OTR/L, BCPR, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Carly Miller, PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist all from Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, West Orange, New Jersey presents “Functional Electrical Stimulation for the Trunk: Enhancing Your Seating and Mobility Program”.
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
This presentation was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
For podcasts of past SCI Grand Rounds presentations, visit: soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/sci-grand-rounds
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Drs. Dyson-Hudson and John O’Neill of Kessler Foundation and Adria De Simone of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, MS, CRC, LA presents “Resource Facilitation: Early Inpatient and Assertive Outpatient Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with SCI “ Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson is Director of Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation, Dr. O’Neill is director of Disability and Employment Research at Kessler Foundation, and Ms. De Simone is Resource Facilitator, SCI Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. For more information about these presenters, checkout their online bios:
Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson John O'Neill, PhD, CRC - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20ONeill
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Dr. Irene Ward of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation introduces Dr. Ekaterina Dobryakova, of Kessler Foundation presents “New Developments in Treating Fatigue Following TBI “ Dr. Fyffe is a Senior Research Scientist in Spinal Cord Injury/Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation. For more information about Dr. Dobryakova, check out her online bio by going to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Ekaterina%20Dobryakova
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Dr. Denise Fyffe of Kessler Foundation presents “Exploring Racial/Ethnic Contextual Factors Associated with Functional Independence in SCI“ Dr. Fyffe is a Senior Research Scientist in Spinal Cord Injury/Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation. For more information about Dr. Fyffe, check out her online bio at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe .
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Rachel Levinson, OTR/L, and Keara Savage McNair, OTR/L, BCPR of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presents “Electronic Aids to Daily Living - Smart Home Demo “.
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Dr. Irene Ward of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation introduces Dr. Denise Krch presenting “Support-Based Caregiver Treatment Differentially Impacts Outcomes in Spouses and Parents: A Pilot Study “. Dr. Krch is a senior research scientist for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience at Kessler Foundation. For more information about Dr. Krch, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Krch .
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Dr. Irene Ward of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation introduces Jeanne Zanca, PhD, MPT presents “Building Positive Working Relationships Between People with SCI and Caregivers “ Dr. Zanca is is a Senior Research Scientist for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. For more information about Dr. Zanca, go to https://www.kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jeanne%20Zanca
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Dr. Irene Ward of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation introduces Patricia Walling, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, GNP-BC presenting “Survival After Severe Trauma: Meeting Patient & Family Needs“ Ms. Walling is Trauma Program Manager, Advanced Practice Nurse at University Hospital, Newark New Jersey.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Dr. Irene Ward of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation introduces Dr. Steve Kirshblum, presenting “Who will walk after SCI?“ Dr. Kirshblum is the Senior Medical Officer for Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ Campus and Kessler Foundation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org.
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Drs. Denise Fyffe and Nathan Hogaboom present “Racial/Ethnic Differences in Wheelchair Repairs, Breakdowns and Consequences in SCI “ Dr. Fyffe is a Senior Research Scientist in Spinal Cord Injury/Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation. For more information about Dr. Fyffe, check out her online bio at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe . To view Dr. Hogaboom’s online bio, go to https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nathan_Hogaboom
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org.
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Dr. Monifa Brooks of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ introduces Dr. Ondrea McKay presenting “Examining the Role of Menstrual Irregularity on Physical and Emotional Functioning in the Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Population”. Dr. McKay is a Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School For more information about Dr. McKay, http://pluto.umdnj.edu/njmedphysicians/doctor.asp?Doctor=536005761
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org.
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Welcome to the 2018 6th Annual Kessler NeuroTrauma Conference sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Kessler Foundation. This conference presents an in-depth look at the art of delivering individualized rehabilitation services to this diverse patient population.
Physicians, clinicians and research scientists will provide insight into a range of topics -- from mobility and fatigue to intimacy and sexuality to employment and empowerment -- and will offer innovative, evidence-based strategies to effectively support both the patient and caregiver.
In this lecture podcast Cristina Klymaz, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, RYT, CLT and Philip Driscoll, FACHE presents “Treating a Diverse Population: An Evidence-Based Toolkit to Provide Empathetic and Collaborative Rehabilitation Care to the Melting Pot”. Ms. Klymaz is a Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist and Mr. Drsicoll is the Chief Executive Officer for the Saddle Brook, NJ Campus, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
To listen to more conference podcasts, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/neuro-trauma-conference
For more information about Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Jane Mitchell, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, Spinal Cord Injury and Ventilator Program Coordinator and Cynthia Nead, COTA, Clinical Equipment Coordinator, both from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ
Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Nead presented “The Caregiver Corner: A Stepping Stone to Home”, a program to support caregivers that has recently begun to be implemented at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Download the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/11OCT18_SCI%20Grand%20Rounds%20Caregiver%20Corner.pdf
This presentation was recorded by Nicky Miller, Social Media Specialist at Kessler Foundation and produced/edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org. For podcasts of past SCI Grand Rounds presentations, visit: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/sci-grand-rounds
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Director, Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation and Mary Shea, MA, OTR, ATP Clinical Manager, Wheelchair Clinic at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. Dyson-Hudson and Ms. Shea will be presenting “Wheelchair Mobility: Lessons Learned & Future Directions”.
For more information about Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, his online biography can be found at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoundation.org. For podcasts of past SCI Grand Rounds presentations, visit: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/sci-grand-rounds
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Thanks for joining us for the 2018 seventh annual stroke conference “The Pulse of Stroke rehabilitation”. This conference is sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
In this podcast lecture, Karen Nolan, PhD presented “
Robotic Exoskeleton Technology for Gait Rehabilitation Post Stroke”. Dr. Karen Nolan is a Senior Research Scientist Kessler Foundation
Thanks for joining us for the 2018 seventh annual stroke conference “The Pulse of Stroke rehabilitation”. This conference is sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
In this podcast lecture, Helen Horng, Pharm.D., BCCCP presented “ Pharmaceutical Interventions for Stroke”. Helen Horng is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, University Hospital.
This presentation was recorded by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ
For more information about Kessler Foundation stroke research go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/stroke/index.php or Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/stroke-rehab/default.aspx.
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Thanks for joining us for the 2018 seventh annual stroke conference “The Pulse of Stroke rehabilitation”. This conference is sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
In this podcast lecture, Arielle Resnick, PT, DPT, NCS presented “ Emerging Technologies in Stroke Rehabilitation”. Arielle Resnick , is aClinical Specialist, Residency Program Coordinator at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
This presentation was recorded and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ
For more information about Kessler Foundation stroke research go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/stroke/index.php or Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/stroke-rehab/default.aspx.
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Thanks for joining us for the 2018 seventh annual stroke conference “The Pulse of Stroke rehabilitation”. This conference is sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
In this podcast lecture, A.M. Barrett, MD presented “ Practice-RRuN: A Practice-based Inpatient Rehabilitation Research Network to Improve Spatial Neglect Care ”. Dr. Barrett, is the Behavioral Neurology/Cognitive Rehabilitation Director for Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation.
This presentation was recorded and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ
For more information about Kessler Foundation stroke research go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/stroke/index.php or Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/stroke-rehab/default.aspx.
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Thanks for joining us for the 2018 seventh annual stroke conference “The Pulse of Stroke rehabilitation”. This conference is sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
In this podcast lecture, Gretchen March, OTR presented “Why Don’t We? Putting Evidence Based Concepts into Practice “. Gretchen March is a Advanced Clinical Specialist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
This presentation was recorded and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ
For more information about Kessler Foundation stroke research go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/stroke/index.php or Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/stroke-rehab/default.aspx.
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Thanks for joining us for the 2018 seventh annual stroke conference “The Pulse of Stroke rehabilitation”. This conference is sponsored by Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
In this podcast lecture, Kristina Morro, OTR/L and Charlotte Rozycki, MSN, RN presented “ Behavioral Challenges Following Stroke: Strategies for Successful Participation”. Kristina Morro, is an Advanced Clinical Specialist and Charlotte Rozycki is a Nurse Manager both from Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
This presentation was recorded by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook Campus, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ
For more information about Kessler Foundation stroke research go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/stroke/index.php or Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, go to https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/stroke-rehab/default.aspx.
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring guest speaker Cheri Blauwet, MD. Dr. Blauwet presented "Evidence-Based Injury and Illness Prevention in Paralympic Sport."
Dr. Blauwet, a highly decorated paralympian, physician, and SCI Model System colleague (from the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center)For more information about Dr. Blauwet, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheri_Blauwet
This presentation was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
This lecture was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
For podcasts of past SCI Grand Rounds presentations, visit: soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/sci-grand-rounds
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Join host Jon Strum as he breaks down the latest multiple sclerosis news. Talking about the amazing MS research that’s currently being done in laboratories around the world — and talking to some of the brilliant neuroscientists who are conducting that research!
Listen to host Jon Strum as he interviews Dr. John DeLuca, the Senior Vice-President of Research & Training at the Kessler Foundation, and the co-author of the just-published report that details this important set of new guidelines.
Thanks to Jon Strum and RealTalk MS for allowing us to post this podcast. For more information about Jon Strum and RealTalk MS, go to http://realtalkms.com
In a round table discussion, Kessler Foundation’s communication manager, CarolAnn Murphy talked with Kessler’s experts in the field exploring optimal ways to treat the most common breast cancer symptoms – fatigue and weakness. This team is studying new approaches to the problem of cancer-related weakness in women who have been treated for breast cancer.
Round table panel: Host: CarolAnn Murphy, PA, Communications Manager, Kessler Foundation Dr. Michael Stubblefield, Cancer Rehabilitation Specialists (https://www.kessler-rehab.com/patient-center/staff/DoctorDetails.aspx?ID=65), Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Dr. Ashish Khanna, Cancer Rehabilitation Specialists, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Tiffany Kendig, PT, Cancer Rehabilitation Specialists, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Dr. Guang Yue, Director, Human Performance Engineering, Kessler Foundation Dr. Didier Allexandre (http://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Allexandre%20Didier), Engineer, Kessler Foundation Chaya Lebovic, Research Assistant, Kessler Foundation Angela Smith, Participant
This podcast was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on January 30, 2018 at Kessler Foundation, West Orange, NJ
For more information about our breast cancer studies, go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/breastcancer
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In this podcast series, episode 2 of “Topics in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation”, Dr. Ashish Khanna presented “Cancer Related Fatigue” to the staff at Kessler Foundation on February 8, 2018. Dr. Khanna is a cancer rehabilitation attending physician at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ
Dr. Khanna completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Kingsbrook Jewish Rehabilitation Institute in Brooklyn, NY, where he became interested in cancer rehabilitation early on. He presented several posters and lectures during his time as a resident and was actively involved in attaining CARF certification in Cancer for his hospital, the first in the Northeast United States to achieve this certification. He was a Cancer Rehabilitation Fellow at Medstar Georgetown University/National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC.
This podcast was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on February 8th, 2018 at Kessler Foundation, West Orange, NJ
For more information about our breast cancer studies, go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/breastcancer
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In this podcast series, episode 3 of “Topics in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation” Dr. Didier Allexandre was interviewed about the ongoing breast cancer study that examines the effect of exercise training on breast cancer related symptoms of weakness and fatigue. Dr. Allexandre is a Research Scientist at Kessler Foundation.
This podcast was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on January 18, 2018 at Kessler Foundation, West Orange, NJ
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Short Bio Dr. Allexandre joined the Human Performance Engineering Lab at Kessler Foundation as a Research Scientist in 2012. After completing his engineering undergraduate degree in France, he received his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Bristish Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. After working for General Electric in X-Ray Vascular Imaging, he went on to pursue his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, from whom he graduated in 2005. Before coming to Kessler Foundation, Dr. Allexandre was a post-doctoral fellow in the department of Biomedical Engineering and Center of Integrative Medicine and Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. His main background and expertise are in biomedical modeling, signal processing, neuroimaging and cardiac, muscle and brain electrophysiology. For Dr. Allexandre Kessler Foundation bio, go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Allexandre%20Didier
Expert Interview Series with guest host Dr. Erica Weber!
In this episode, Dr. Weber speaks with Dr. Sarah Raskin, professor of Psychology & Neuroscience and Director of the Neuroscience Program at Trinity College, Hartford, CT about prospective memory.
To listen to the lecture mentioned in this podcast, go to https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/17sep18-neurospeakersseries-sarah-raskin
Be sure and check out Dr. Raskin's bio and lab page links below:
Bio: http://internet2.trincoll.edu/facProfiles/Default.aspx?fid=1000611 Research Lab: https://commons.trincoll.edu/raskin/
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Neuro Speakers Series podcast. Guest lecturer Dr. Sarah Raskin presented “Assessment and Management of Prospective Memory Deficits in Clinical Populations” on Tuesday, September 18th at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, East Hanover, NJ
Dr. Erica Weber welcomed Dr. Raskin at the start of this podcast.
Dr. Raskin is a professor of Psychology & Neuroscience and Director of the Neuroscience Program at Trinity College, Hartford, CT. To learn more about Dr. Raskin, check her bio and lab page links below.
Bio: http://internet2.trincoll.edu/facProfiles/Default.aspx?fid=1000611 Research Lab: https://commons.trincoll.edu/raskin/
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Welcome to a multiple sclerosis (MS) roundtable discussion with visiting scientists Fabiola Garcia and Yolanda Higueras, PhD, and Kessler Foundation’s Drs. Nancy D. Chiaravalloti and Denise Krch. The guests discuss their collaborative research treating new learning and memory deficits in people with MS using the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT).
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Fabiola García-Vaz is a fully accredited Clinical Neuropsychologist in Spain, Member of the National Commission of Accreditation in Neuropsychology of the Spanish Psychological Society, and Member of the Division of Neuropsychology of the British Psychological Society. García-Vaz has a long professional trajectory working with neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders for more than twenty years and combines her clinical practice with her position as an Assistant Lecturer in the Complutense University of Madrid, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. As a researcher, she is focused on clinical neuropsychology and neurodegenerative diseases, and currently working in cognition and multiple sclerosis collaborating with the Unit of Multiple Sclerosis of the Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Hospital La Princesa; she is currently completing her training with her PhD thesis in this field.
Yolanda Higueras Hernández, PhD in Psychology has been working in the field of neuropsychology since finishing her Master Degree in 2001. Her work was strongly related with research and based on several neurological diseases such as dementia, movement disorders, stroke or epilepsy. Nowadays she is focused on multiple sclerosis and combine her role as neuropsychologist with teaching assistant duties at Complutense University, School of Psychology.
Dr. Nancy D. Chiaravalloti is the Director of Neuropsychology and Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury research at Kessler Foundation. She is the Project Director for the Northern New Jersey TBI Model System funded by the Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), a division of the Department of Education. Dr. Chiaravalloti conducts research in cognitive rehabilitation, particularly in new learning, memory and processing speed… read more at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti
Dr. Denise Krch is a Research Scientist in the Traumatic Brain Injury research at Kessler Foundation and a licensed psychologist in the state of New York. Dr. Krch's research interests include the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation interventions for persons with Multiple Sclerosis and Traumatic Brain Injury, with a special interest in the development of culturally competent intervention methods to maximize the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation intervention with Hispanics. In a separate line of research, Dr. Krch is investigating the role of cognitive reserve in Traumatic Brain Injury. Previous research interests have been in examining neuropsychological functioning in Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease populations, using traditional neuropsychological measures and functional neuroimaging (Position Emission Tomography)….. read more at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Krch
Stay@Work/Return2Work
Thanks for joining us for Episode 3 of the Stay at Work, Return to Work Podcast Series. In this episode Laura Viglione, Communications Specialist at Kessler Foundation, met with Adria De Simone, MS, CRC, LAC, Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Resource Facilitator at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. They discuss Adria's background in employment facilitation and how it has prepared her for her current role. Adria also shares how the program has already made a difference in the lives of people with a spinal cord injury.
For more information about the Stay@Work/Return2Work program, contact Adria by email at AADeSimone@kessler-rehab.com, or visit: https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/outpatient-services/vocational-rehab/.
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring guest speaker Jill Wecht, EdD. Dr. Wecht presented "Systemic and Cerebral Hemodynamics in Persons with SCI: Presentation, Consequences, Treatments."
Dr. Wecht is a professor of Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and VA RR&D Research Health Science Specialist. For more information about Dr. Wecht, go to http://scirc.org/JillWecht.html
Follow along with the presntation notes... https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/26JUL18_KF_SCI_GRANDROUNDS_0.pdf
This presentation was recorded Nicky Miller, Social Media Specialist and produced/Edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
This lecture was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
For podcasts of past SCI Grand Rounds presentations, visit: https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/sci-grand-rounds
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation stroke research lecture podcast. This episode features Dr. Michael Reznik presenting “Delirium After Brain Injury”
Dr. Reznik is a neurologist in the division of Neurocritical Care at Rhode Island Hospital and assistant professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University.
He completed residency training at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and fellowship training at Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical Center. His research interests include delirium and disorders of consciousness after stroke and other forms of acute brain injury, along with their impact on neuro-rehabilitation and ultimate outcomes.
This episode was recorded on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Human Performance and Engineering research guest speaker presentation.
Guest speaker Marom Bikson, a Cattell Professor of Biomedical Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY) of the City University of New York (CUNY) and co-Director of the Neural Engineering Group at the New York Center for Biomedical Engineering presented "Understanding the benefits and uses of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). Follow along with presentation notes (https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/KesslerFoundation_Bikson_final.pdf)
For more information about Dr. Bikson, check out his online bio and lab. A link is provided within the description of this podcast. at http://bme.ccny.cuny.edu/people/faculty/mbikson and his lab at http://neuralengr.com/
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Drs John O’Neill and Trevor Dyson-Hudson of Kessler Foundation and Adria DeSimone of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presenting “Resource Facilitation: Early Inpatient and Assertive Outpatient Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with SCI”. Follow along with presentaiton slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/SCI_Grand_Rounds_07JUN18_John_Oneill.pdf
Dr. John O'Neill is Director for Employment and Disability Research at Kessler Foundation, Dr. Trevor Tyson-Hudson is Director for Spinal Cord Injury Research also at Kessler Foundation, and Adria De Simone(MS, CRC, LAC) is the Spinal Cord Injury Vocational Resource Facilitator at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
This is a cooperative project between Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and the Craig H Neilsen Foundation which funded this demonstration project
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Be sure and check out our next podcast with Jill Wecht, Associate Professor of Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service (RR&D) as a Research Health Science Specialist. She will be presenting “Hypotension in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: Consequences & Treatments” on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
REBUILDING FUTURES FOR OUR NATION’S HEROES: Innovations in Research and Employment for Veterans
With the support of our donors, Kessler Foundation helps our nation’s heroes rebuild their lives. Our researchers seek new interventions to help veterans with disabilities recover function. Our grant makers fund innovative employment initiatives to help them access job training, find meaningful work, and become self-sufficient.
This event was recorded on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, East Hanover, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation.
OUR DISTINGUISHED PANEL Ian Betz, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Reserve, lives with a spinal cord injury. He participates in Kessler Foundation research to more fully engage in the community and regain independence. During his service, Ian achieved rank of First Class Petty Officer. After service, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from NJIT and started his own company, specializing in corporate phone network installation.
Joe Bongon, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, is veterans assistance manager at GI Go Fund. He coaches fellow veterans with disabilites to create paths to success. During his service, Joe achieved rank of Third Class Petty Officer, assisting in rescue efforts during the 2007 Southern California Wildfires and also in humanitarian and support efforts during the Libyan Civil War in 2011. After service, Joseph earned a Bachelor’s Degree and found his true calling at GI Go Fund.
Gail Forrest, PhD, an expert in the field of motor control and neuroplasticity, is associate director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation. Read more at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/ail%20Forrest
Denise Fyffe, PhD, an expert in quality of life research, is senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Fyffe’s work focuses on developing innovative interventions to improve outcomes for people with spinal cord injury. Read more at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Denise%20Fyffe
Elaine Katz, MS, an expert in employment and disability, is senior vice president for Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation. She directs the Foundation’s grantmaking program to help people with disabilities—including veterans—access job opportunities. Read more at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Elaine%20Katz
Christopher Scrufari, veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, served in the Persian Gulf War, where he managed the 8th Tank Battalion’s mobile office. Achieving rank of sergeant, Christopher earned medals and letters of commendation during his service. When he returned home to construction work, he quickly rose to foreman, then superintendent, eventually running multi-million-dollar projects. Over the years, Christopher noticed the progression of Gulf War Illness symptoms, and experienced a mini-stroke in 2012. He participates in Kessler Foundation research to find ways to cope with his physical and cognitive difficulties.
Glenn Wylie, DPhil, a leader in the use of neuroimaging technology to better understand cognition, is director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation. Read more at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Glenn%20Wylie.
PANEL MODERATOR - Steve Adubato, PhD Steve Adubato is a broadcaster, author, and motivational speaker. He is a distinguished visiting university professor at New York University, Emmy Award–winning anchor for Thirteen/WNET (PBS) and NJTV (PBS), and syndicated columnist.
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Erica Tricarico from Neurology Reviews (https://www.mdedge.com/neurologyreviews)interviewed Dr. John DeLuca at the 2018 CMSC Annual Meeting. Dr. Deluca discusses the role of cognitive rehabilitation in MS.
Watch the video version ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myNkOihlT7c Audio used by permission from Neurology Reviews
In this Expert Interview Series podcast, our host Laura Viglione, communications specialist at Kessler Foundation interviewed Dr. Nathan Hogaboom, the inaugural postdoctoral fellow from the Derfner Foundation grant in regenerative rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation. For more information about Dr. Hogaboom, be sure and check out Dr. Hogaboom's bio below.
To contact Dr. Hogaboom, e-mail him at NHogaboom@kesslerfoundation.org
Be sure and check out Dr. Hogaoom's SCi grand rounds presentation given on May 18, 2018 at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/10may18-nathan-hogaboom-scigrandrounds-final
This podcast was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey.
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=============================== Dr. Nathan Hogaboom Bio
Dr. Hogaboom received his PhD in Rehabilitation Science and Technology from the University of Pittsburgh. While he was there, he worked with Dr. Michael Boninger to identify mechanisms behind rotator cuff degeneration in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury using different biomarkers. Dr. Hogaboom primarily worked with ultrasound to quantify changes in the structural and morphological properties of tendons in response to different wheelchair activities. He then moved more toward the mechanistic side of things by developing a technique to measure chemical biomarkers of inflammation of the shoulder joint in vivo. He measured changes in these inflammatory chemicals after wheelchair activities and correlated these them with the changes we observed in ultrasound properties. Although there were limitations to the study, it served at a starting point to his work at Kessler Foundation with Drs. Trevor Dyson-Hudson and Gerard Malanga. Dr. Hogaboom will work on a project that evaluates the safety and efficacy of a regenerative treatment designed to improve shoulder pain and function in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury who have not responded to therapy or other conservative treatments. His current focus is to work toward discovering the mechanisms behind the subjective improvements by looking at various radiologic and chemical biomarkers.
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Nathan Hogaboom presenting “Transfer Skills and Soft-Tissue Injuries in Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury". Dr. Hogaboom is the inaugural postdoctoral fellow from the Derfner Foundation grant in regenerative rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation. He will work on a project that evaluates the safety and efficacy of a regenerative treatment designed to improve shoulder pain and function in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury who have not responded to therapy or other conservative treatments. For more information about Dr. Hogaboom, be sure and check out the description of this podcast. To follow along with the presentation slides, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/10MAY18_nathan_hogaboom_SCIGrandRounds.pdf#overlay-context=aboutus/publications.php
To contact Dr. Hogaboom, e-mail him at NHogaboom@kesslerfoundation.org
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Be sure and check out our next podcast with Dr. John O'Neill, Director of Employment and Disability Research at Kessler Foundation. He will be presenting “Resource Facilitation: Early Inpatient and Assertive Outpatient Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services for Individuals with SCI” on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
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========================== BIO Dr. Hogaboom received his PhD in Rehabilitation Science and Technology from the University of Pittsburgh. While he was there, he worked with Dr. Michael Boninger to identify mechanisms behind rotator cuff degeneration in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury using different biomarkers. Dr. Hogaboom primarily worked with ultrasound to quantify changes in the structural and morphological properties of tendons in response to different wheelchair activities. He then moved more toward the mechanistic side of things by developing a technique to measure chemical biomarkers of inflammation of the shoulder joint in vivo. He measured changes in these inflammatory chemicals after wheelchair activities and correlated these them with the changes we observed in ultrasound properties. Although there were limitations to the study, it served at a starting point to his work at Kessler Foundation with Drs. Trevor Dyson-Hudson and Gerard Malanga. Dr. Hogaboom will work on a project that evaluates the safety and efficacy of a regenerative treatment designed to improve shoulder pain and function in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury who have not responded to therapy or other conservative treatments. His current focus is to work toward discovering the mechanisms behind the subjective improvements by looking at various radiologic and chemical biomarkers. ==========================
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Maysam Ghovanloo presenting “Tongue-Based Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies” (presentation slides - https://www.kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/Ghovanloo_Tongue_Drive_Apr18.pdf). Dr. Ghovanloo is a professor and founding director of the GT-Bionics Lab Georgia Tech’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 2007. In 2012 he started Bionic Sciences Inc., a technology transfer company, where he serves as the CTO. He has authored or coauthored more than 200 peer-reviewed conference and journal publications on implantable microelectronic devices, integrated circuits and microsystems for medical applications, and modern assistive/rehabilitation technologies. He also holds 8 issued patents.
Presentation slides can be found here - https://www.kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/Ghovanloo_Tongue_Drive_Apr18.pdf
For more information about Dr. Ghovanloo, his online biography can be found at https://www.ece.gatech.edu/faculty-staff-directory/maysam-ghovanloo
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Be sure and check out our next podcast with Dr. Nathan Hogaboom, one of our newest post-doctoral fellows from our spinal cord injury research lab at Kessler Foundation. He will be presenting “Transfer Skills and Soft-Tissue Injuries in Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury” on Thursday, May 10, 2018.
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Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Trevor Dyson-Hudson, M.D., Director, Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Dyson-Hudson will be presenting "Regenerative Rehabilitation Treatments for Chronic Shoulder Pain in Spinal Cord Injury".
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Lecture slides will be made available soon.
Bench to Bedside Brown Bag Podcast Series
A podcast series about developed treatment and evidence based protocols developed by Kessler Foundation researchers for rehabilitation therapist.
This podcast series is sponsored by Kessler Foundation and has been co-organized by Dr. A.M. Barrett of Kessler Foundation, Dr. Kelly Kearns, Dr Monique Tremaine, and Ms Tina Collar of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
Our second podcast was presented by Dr. A.M. Barrett entitled "Better Outcomes for Spatial Neglect Rehabilitation" Dr. Barrett is director of Stroke Research at Kessler Foundation. She is a cognitive and behavioral neurologist and neuroscientist, and also a leader at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation as Chief of the Neurorehabilitation Program Innovation.
To follow along with this podcast, presentation slides can be downloaded at http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/16MAR18_BenchToBedside_CRP%20translation%20talk.pdf
This podcast was recorded at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ on Friday. March 16th, 2018 and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Video links
Prism Therapy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvlCWTXh12E
Kessler Foundation Prism Adaptation Treatment Demonstration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvlCWTXh12E
Introduction of Spatial Neglect with AM Barrett, MD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yokIvEg5bvY
The Assessment and Treatment of Spatial Neglect in Stroke Survivors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXiG1IXEneo
A Vision of Brain Injury Rehabilitation | A.M. Barrett | TEDxHerndon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ-OBXTA5AE
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If you are interested in purchasing the KF-PAT Portable Kit, go to our KFlearn.org website. You will need to set up a free account on the KFlearn.org website. Go to KFlearn.org, click on "Sign In" and create an account. Various videos are available to learn more about the KF-NAP (Neglect Assessment Process) and KF-PAT (prism Adaptation Treatment)
Stay@Work/Return2Work
These podcasts are the inspirational stories of individuals with SCI who have participated in the Resource Facilitation Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and successfully returned to work – whether in a previous position or a new one. In sharing these stories, we aim to keep hope alive and remind those in similar situations that every day brings with it new possibilities.
The study, which is funded by a Craig H. Neilsen grant to Kessler Foundation, includes the participation of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and United Spinal Association.
This episode was recorded, edited, and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on October 5th, 2017 at Kessler Foundation, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ
In our second episode MaryLea West, project coordinator for the Return 2 Work early intervention program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation met with Craig B. Brod a practicing attorney and partner at the international, NYC-based law-firm, Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton.
Mr. Brod spent the past 38 years practicing law with little interruption. That was until January of 2017, when he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. Mr. Brod first began noticing symptoms of GBS when he returned from traveling abroad, where he and others experienced an intestinal infection. Everyone recovered. Initially, Mr. Brod felt unilateral pain down one leg and believed it was sciatica. The symptoms soon progressed to include extreme weakness, tingling sensations, and numbness in both legs. Unable to walk, he called 911. Mr. Brod was taken to Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey, and there he was diagnosed. Mr. Brod’s symptoms increased in intensity over the next four weeks. He experienced complete paralysis and lost the ability to speak, eat, drink, and breathe independently. He was brought to Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in February 2017, determined to attend his oldest son’s graduation in May that academic year.
This is Mr. Brod’s story…
Stay@Work/Return2Work
These podcasts are the inspirational stories of individuals with SCI who have participated in the Resource Facilitation Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and successfully returned to work – whether in a previous position or a new one.
In sharing these stories, we aim to keep hope alive and remind those in similar situations that every day brings with it new possibilities.
The study, which is funded by a Craig H. Neilsen grant to Kessler Foundation, includes the participation of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and United Spinal Association.
This episode was recorded, edited, and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on October 5th, 2017 at Kessler Foundation, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ Our first episode MaryLea West, project coordinator for the Return 2 Work early intervention program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation met with Megan Helsel, a Wildlife Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
In early October 2016, Ms. Helsel experienced sudden back pain and bilateral numbness in both legs. She was rushed to a local emergency room where an MRI showed that a hemangioma (tumor) had ruptured in her spinal cord. Unable to stand or walk, she was admitted to the hospital and prescribed a high dose of steroids to reduce swelling. Two days later, after showing no improvement, Ms. Helsel was told that she would need immediate spinal cord surgery.
After surgery, Megan was transferred to Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation where she immediately began physical therapy. On her 11th day, she took her first steps.
This is Megan's story...
Episode 1 - Bench to Bedside Brown Bag Podcast Series
A podcast series about developed treatment and evidence based protocols developed by Kessler Foundation researchers for rehabilitation therapist.
This podcast series is sponsored by Kessler Foundation and has been co-organized by Dr. A.M. Barrett of Kessler Foundation, Dr. Kelly Kearns, Dr Monique Tremaine, and Ms Tina Collar of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
Our first podcast was presented by Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti and Nancy Moore, MA who presented "Treating New Learning and Memory Deficits in Rehabilitation Populations: the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT)" Dr. Chiaravalloti is Director of Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Laboratory and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Nancy Moore is the Research Manager for the Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Laboratory and the Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory also at Kessler Foundation.
To follow along with this podcast, be sure and download the presentation slides at https://www.kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/Chiaravalloti_Nancy_mSMT_18JAN18.pdf
This podcast was recorded at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ on Thursday, January 18th, 2018 and edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
For more information about the research of Kessler Foundation, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of Neuropsychology and Neuroscience & Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Chiaravalloti will be presenting "Cognitive Functioning in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury".
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Thursdayday, January 12, 2018 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
To view powerpoint presentation click here www.kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/12JAN18_SCI_GrandRounds_Chiaravalloti_SCIandCognition.pdf
Welcome to Kessler Foundations Expert Interview series!
In this episode, CarolAnn Murphy, Communications Manager and Laura vigilone, Communications Specialist, interviewed Drs. George Rebok a professor at John Hopkins University, Bloomberg school of public health about a collaboration with Dr. Nancy Chivaralotti of Kessler Foundation on cognitive processing speed.
This interview was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler foundation on June 26th, 2017.
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Andrew Elkwood from the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center, Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This is the second lecture in a two-part series on surgical interventions in people with Spinal Cord Injury.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Welcome to a stroke research lecture podcast. This episode features Dr. Ann Kolanowksi, RN, FGSA, FAAN presenting “The Challenge of Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: Assessment and Intervention in Post-acute Care”
Dr. Kolanowski is Professor of Nursing and Professor of Psychiatry, College of Medicine Adjunct Professor, Associated Faculty, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania
This episode was recorded on Monday, November 16th 2017 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, New Jersey and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to a stroke research lecture podcast.This episode features Dr. Brian Keane presenting “Visual Perceptual Disturbances as a Window into the Underlying Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia”
Dr. Keane is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers--Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with affiliations at University Behavioral Health Care and Center for Cognitive Science
Click here to view the presentation pdf... https://www.kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/KesslerFoundation_StrokeResearch_BrianKeane_18OCT17.pdf
This episode was recorded on Monday, October 18, 2017 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, New Jersey and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to another Expert Interviews Series podcast.
This episode we met with Dr. Benjamin Hampstead, an Associate Professor in Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Staff Neuropsychologist, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, and Clinical Core Leader of the NIA funded Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Core Center.
Dr. Hampstead is a licensed Psychologist and board certified Clinical Neuropsychologist who specializes in aging and dementia. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Veterans Affairs and examines the neuroanatomical bases of age- and disease-related cognitive change using structural and functional neuroimaging. Additionally, Dr. Hampstead investigates the neurorehabilitation of cognitive impairment using both cognitive rehabilitation and non-invasive electrical brain stimulation. He has authored multiple studies and co-edited a book entitled, “Cognitive Plasticity in Neurologic Disorders” on these topics.
This podcast was recorded on Monday, November 6th, 2017 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, New Jersey and was hosted by CarolAnn Murphy, Communications Manager at the Foundation. It was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to the 2017 Baird Visiting Educational Professorship Lecture. Dr. Benjamin Hampstead presented by “Non-pharmacologic Treatment of Memory Impairment in Older Adults”
In 1957, William Torrey Baird, Jr., started a family tradition of giving to Kessler that has spanned across three generations. A veteran of the First World War, Mr. W. Baird, Jr., saw the power of rehabilitation after an injury and felt compelled to help. Joining Kessler’s Board of Trustees, he began a lifelong commitment of support to medical rehabilitation—a value that he passed down to his nephew, Collier W. Baird, Jr.
Mr. C. Baird, Jr. furthered that commitment by establishing a trust to benefit Kessler Foundation and expand its research.
A portion of the funds established the Baird Visiting Educational Professorship at Kessler Foundation. The Baird lecture continues to educate the next generation of researchers on innovative medical rehabilitation research and treatment options. Guest speakers frequently form collaborations with Foundation scientists to bring research advances around the globe.
This years Baird lecturer is Dr. Benjamin Hampstead an Associate Professor in Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Staff Neuropsychologist, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, and Clinical Core Leader of the NIA funded Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Core Center
Dr. Hampstead is a licensed Psychologist and board certified Clinical Neuropsychologist who specializes in aging and dementia. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Veterans Affairs and examines the neuroanatomical bases of age- and disease-related cognitive change using structural and functional neuroimaging. Additionally, Dr. Hampstead investigates the neurorehabilitation of cognitive impairment using both cognitive rehabilitation and non-invasive electrical brain stimulation. He has authored multiple studies and co-edited a book entitled, “Cognitive Plasticity in Neurologic Disorders” on these topics.
Dr. Hampstead presented “Non-pharmacologic Treatment of Memory Impairment in Older Adults” on Monday, November 6th, 2017 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ.
This podcast was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Interview with Buffy Wojciehowski. co-coordinator for the Kessler Foundation/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation/Team Kessler Walk To Victory 24 hour paralysis event being held Friday, November 3 - Saturday, November 4, 2017.
Make the decision to change the lives of people with disabilities. Support Kessler Foundation’s Team Reeve at http://walk-to-victory.everydayhero.do/
John O'Neill, PhD, James Malec, PhD, and Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD are collaborating on a major project aimed at increasing employment after spinal cord injury
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Francesco Gargano, MD, PhD. This is a first in a two-part series on surgical interventions in people with Spinal Cord Injury featuring speakers from the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center. In Shrewsbury, New Jersey.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) under grant number 90SI5026. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services.
To learn more about our research, go to www.kesslerfoundation.org
Our Second Panel Discussion: Wellness, Everyday Life Activities, & Employment included Drs. Yael Goverover, Kimberly Beckwith McGuire, and Lauren B. Strober.
Drs. Yael Goverover is an occupational therapist with expertise in developing interventions to improve everyday function and quality of life in individuals with MS and is a visiting scientist at Kessler Foundation. Her research focuses on cognitive and functional impairments and their impact on activities of daily living and participation.
Dr. Kimberly Beckwith McGuire, is staff psychologist and leader of the MS Wellness Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation . Dr. McGuire has more than a decade of experience treating people with MS and conducts clinical research examining the effectiveness of clinical interventions for individuals with chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Lauren B. Strober, is an expert in the field of quality of life in people with MS and a senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation. Her research focuses on secondary complications of MS. Dr. Strober explores how factors specific to the individual, such as personality and coping skills, impact quality of life and employment.
MODERATOR for our panel Discussion is Michele Pignatello, chief development officer of Kessler Foundation, is responsible for raising philanthropic funds to advance Kessler Foundation’s rehabilitation research and disability employment initiatives by finding connections and building relationships. She has more than two decades of experience guiding philanthropy in support of charitable institutions.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Be sure and check out all of the conference podcast presentation at KesslerFoundation.org/MS2017 and slides at kesslerfoundation.org/podcastpdf
For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org
Panel Discussion #1: Wellness, Everyday Life Activities, & Employment
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis
This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Our first Panel Discussion: Fatigue, Motivation, Physical Activity, & Social Cognition included Drs. Glenn Wylie, Ekaterina Dobryakova, and Helen Genova.
Dr. Glenn Wylie, a leader in the application of neuroimaging technology to better understand cognition, is associate director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Wylie’s research focuses on cognitive fatigue and cognitive control in neurological populations.
Dr. Helen M. Genova, an expert in the field of cognitive impairment in MS, is senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation . Dr. Genova uses magnetic resonance imaging to examine cognitive fatigue and interventions to treat it. She spearheads Kessler Foundation’s research of social cognition.
Dr. Ekaterina Dobryakova, is an expert in cognitive neuroscience, and a research scientist in our traumatic brain injury Department at Kessler Foundation. Using magnetic resonance imaging, Dr. Dobryakova examines the influence of performance feedback on learning and how learning through feedback is affected by depression and fatigue.
MODERATOR for our panel Discussion is Michele Pignatello, chief development officer of Kessler Foundation, is responsible for raising philanthropic funds to advance Kessler Foundation’s rehabilitation research and disability employment initiatives by finding connections and building relationships. She has more than two decades of experience guiding philanthropy in support of charitable institutions.
For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org
Staying Cognitively Active presented by Dr. John DeLuca
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis
This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)
Our first session of the conference: Prevalence & Nature of Cognitive Deficits in MS was presented by Dr. John DeLuca. Dr. DeLuca is internationally known for his work on cognitive processing, cognitive rehabilitation, neuroimaging, and fatigue in neurological populations. He is senior vice president for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Be sure and check out all of the conference podcast presentation at KesslerFoundation.org/MS2017 and slides at kesslerfoundation.org/podcastpdf
For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org
Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS presented by Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis
This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)
Our second session of the conference: Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS was presented by Dr. Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Dr. Chiaravalloti is a leader in the field of cognitive rehabilitation in the US and abroad, is director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Chiaravalloti’s research focuses on the development of treatments to improve cognitive function.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Be sure and check out all of the conference podcast presentation at KesslerFoundation.org/MS2017 and slides at kesslerfoundation.org/podcastpdf
For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org
Prevalence & Nature of Cognitive Deficits in MS presented by Dr. John DeLuca
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis
This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)
Our first session of the conference: Prevalence & Nature of Cognitive Deficits in MS was presented by Dr. John DeLuca. Dr. DeLuca is internationally known for his work on cognitive processing, cognitive rehabilitation, neuroimaging, and fatigue in neurological populations. He is senior vice president for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Be sure and check out all of the conference podcast presentation at KesslerFoundation.org/MS2017 and slides at kesslerfoundation.org/podcastpdf
For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis
This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)
Opening Remarks and Introduction from NMSS local chapter were shared by Dr. Lauren Strober and Moyra Rondon. Dr Strober is the conference coordinator, and senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation and is an expert in the field of quality of life in people with MS. Her research focuses on secondary complications of MS. Dr. Strober explores how factors specific to the individual, such as personality and coping skills, impact quality of life and employment.
Moyra Rondon, LCSW, is manager of program implementation and community engagement at the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the National MS Society. She is responsible for bringing wellness and educational programs that meet the needs of people with MS and their families. In her community engagement capacity, Moyra is responsible for educating the public about MS and increasing access to all Society services including connection to the MS Navigator program.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039
========================================================= Be sure and check out all of the conference podcast presentation at KesslerFoundation.org/MS2017 and slides at kesslerfoundation.org/podcastpdf
For more information about our research, go to Kesslerfoundation.org
2017 Multiple Sclerosis Consumer Conference Podcast series ad
Be sure and check out all of the conference podcast presentation at KesslerFoundation.org/MS2017 and slides at kesslerfoundation.org/podcastpdf
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life.
Wrap-up: Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti is Director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at the New Jersey based Kessler Foundation. She is an expert in the effects of brain trauma and neurological illness on cognitive function – how we think, learn, remember and communicate. This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ Be sure and check out all of the conference presentations at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2017-tbi-consumer-conference
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life.
Guest Speaker: Steven Benvenisti, Esq. Steven Benvenisti is a partner at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, PC, one of the largest personal injury law firms in NJ. For the past 7 years, he has been included on the list of the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” and as a “Super Lawyer.” He is of the 3% of attorneys designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a “Certified Civil Trial Attorney.”
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ Be sure and check out all of the conference presentations at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2017-tbi-consumer-conference
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life.
Guest Speaker: Linda Cutrupi, CMP, ARC, IATA, IATAN, CLIA Linda Cutrupi is the owner of Mainly Special Needs Travel, LLC, a certified Accessible Travel Advocate, and an instructor at Bergen Community College. Her book, “A Handbook for Special Needs Travelers,” was published in 2014. She is a sought after speaker on the topic of making travel more accessible for people with disabilities
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ Be sure and check out all of the conference presentations at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2017-tbi-consumer-conference
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life.
Guest Speaker: Tom Grady, MPA Tom Grady currently serves as the Director of Advocacy and Public Affairs for the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. In his role as Director, Tom is the staff liaison to the Council for the Head Injured Community (CHIC), one of the Alliance’s advocacy committees whose mission is to champion and publicize the advocacy, rights, and needs of people who have survived a brain injury.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ Be sure and check out all of the conference presentations at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2017-tbi-consumer-conference
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life.
Panel Presentation: Mike-at-the-Mike “Relationships after Brain Injury”
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ Be sure and check out all of the conference presentations at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/2017-tbi-consumer-conference-welcome
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life.
Keynote Speaker: Cory Weissman presented “Overcoming Obstacles Taking the First Step” Cory Weissman suffered a catastrophic stroke at the age of 19. He was a 1000+ point scorer on his high school basketball team and was on his way to becoming a standout point guard at Gettysburg College. He was determined to not let the debilitating stroke stop him from getting back out onto the court. His inspirational story was made into a full feature film called, “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story.” He now shares his story to motivate and inspire others who face obstacles and challenges them to take the first step.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ Be sure and check out all of the conference presentations at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2017-tbi-consumer-conference
Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 traumatic Brain Injury consumer conference, Moving Forward: overcoming obstacles and Improving Quality of Life.
Welcome from our event host Angela Smith and opening remarks from Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti. Dr. Chiaravalloti is Director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at the New Jersey based Kessler Foundation. She is an expert in the effects of brain trauma and neurological illness on cognitive function – how we think, learn, remember and communicate.
This conference is hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS), a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System (NNJTBIS) is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services - National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. (Grant # H133A120030). This podcast was created and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, September 29th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center in West Orange, NJ Be sure and check out all of the conference presentation at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/2017-tbi-consumer-conference
Welcome to Kessler Foundations Expert Interview series!
In this episode, CarolAnn Murphy, Communications manager interviewed Drs. Helen Genova and Eli Vakil to talk about their Collaboration on research in Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis.
This interview was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan banks-Smith, creative producer for Kessler foundation on August 29th, 2017.
Listen to Dr. Eli Vakil present “Long-term Outcome Following Traumatic Brain Injury-Three-factor Cognitive Reserve Structure” at Kessler Foundation's Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Speakers series at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/07feb17-long-term-outcome-following-tbi
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Dr. Reggie Edgerton, director of the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory and a distinguished professor of the Departments of Integrative Biology and Physiology, Neurobiology and Neurosurgery at UCLA. This special spinal cord injury grand rounds is titled, “Hypothesized Mechanisms for Improved Motor Function with Spinal Neuromodulation." View his presentation slides: https://www.kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/21JUL17_SCI_Grand_Rounds_Edgerton_Reggie.pdf.
Dr. Edgerton has been teaching and conducting research at UCLA for over 40 years. His research is focused on how the neural networks in the lumbar spinal cord of mammals, including humans, regain control of standing, stepping and voluntary control of fine movements after paralysis, and how these motor functions can be modified by chronically imposing activity-dependent interventions after spinal cord injury.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Main Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey. The event was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant #90SI5026). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
LIVING TO THE FULLEST WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Innovations in Cognitive Rehabilitation Research
This event was recorded on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, East Hanover, NJ and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation.
OUR DISTINGUISHED PANEL
John DeLuca, PhD, ABPP, is internationally known for his work on cognitive processing, cognitive rehabilitation, neuroimaging, and fatigue in neurological populations. He is senior vice president for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation and research professor in the departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Neurology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. DeLuca serves on numerous committees for both national and international societies associated with Neuropsychology.
Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, PhD, a leader in the field of cognitive rehabilitation in the US and abroad, is director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and research professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Her research focuses on changes in cognitive functioning in the face of neurological injury and illness and the development of treatments to ameliorate cognitive deficits, most notably in multiple sclerosis (MS).
Lauren B. Strober, PhD, an expert in the field of quality of life in people with MS, is senior research scientist in the Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Laboratory at Kessler Foundation and research assistant professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Her research focuses on secondary complications of MS: depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbance. Dr. Strober explores how factors specific to the individual, such as personality and coping skills, impact quality of life and employment.
Meg Balter, RN, was diagnosed with MS nearly four decades ago when she was an active young woman just beginning her career as a registered nurse. She began participating in Kessler Foundation’s research to help advance knowledge of the disease and ways to treat it. Despite the uncertainties of living with MS, Meg lives a full and active life with her husband of more than 30 years, their three sons, and many friends. “Kessler Foundation’s MS research helps me--and others--lead a full, healthy life,” says Meg.
Stephanie Buxhoeveden, MSN, FNP-C, MSCN, doesn’t allow MS to stop her from living to the fullest. With techniques learned at Kessler Foundation, she enjoys life as a nurse practitioner, wife, and MS activist. Six months after she was diagnosed, she became a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse and began working in the same MS center where she is a patient. Stephanie volunteers with several MS organizations and is a TEDx speaker.
PANEL MODERATOR - Steve Adubato, PhD Steve Adubato is a broadcaster, author, and motivational speaker. He is a distinguished visiting university professor at New York University, Emmy Award–winning anchor for Thirteen/WNET (PBS) and NJTV (PBS), and syndicated columnist. Steve regularly appears on the Today show, CNN, Fox, AM970, and NPR as a media and political analyst. He is the author of Make the Connection, What Were They Thinking?, Speak from the Heart, You Are the Brand, and Lessons in Leadership.
Welcome to another Expert Interviews Series podcast. This episode we met with Dr. Olga Boukrina, a scientist from our Stroke rehabilitation research group.
Dr. Boukrina, received her PhD in psychology from Rutgers University and her main focus of research at the foundation is reading deficits in the stroke population.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 and was hosted by Joan Banks-Smith, editor and producer of this podcast series.
Welcome to our Kessler Foundation “Fellows on the go” podcast series. I’m Joan Banks-Smith, host, editor, and producer of this podcast. I met with Drs. Silvana Costa, former chief fellow, and our current chief fellow, Erica Weber, and talked about the Foundation’s fellowship program, and what to expect as a research fellow here.
Kessler Foundation’s fellowship has been around since 1999, and past fellows include Drs. Abhijit Das, Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Neurorehabilitation at the Institute of Neurosciences in India; Allison Cernich, Director of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research in Bethesda, MD; and our very own Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, and Traumatic Brain Injury Research here at Kessler Foundation.
A number of our fellows have gone on to research and teaching positions at universities such as Penn State, Columbia University, NYU, Drexel, Montclair State, and many other academic institutions, nationally and internationally.
Dr. Silvana Costa was Chief Fellow from June 2014 - July 2016 Dr. Erica Weber was appointed our current Chief Fellow July 2016
This interview was recorded on June 5, 2016
For more information about Kessler Foundations Postdoctoral Fellowship program or to apply, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/postdoctoralfellowshipprogram
Application Material - Kessler Foundation & Rutgers Fellowship Program Application contact: Malica Dock, Program Coordinator (973) 243-6972 mdock@kesslerfoundation.org or Donna Servidio, Assistant Coordinator (973) 324-3575 dservidio@kesslerfoundation.org
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Isa McClure, PT, MAPT. Isa is an Advanced Clinical Specialist at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She will be presenting “Introduction to the SkinStep e-Learning Module”.
Summary: Under the leadership of Isa, the Rehabilitation Standards Committee of the American Spinal Injury Association has created a new e-learning module, SkinStep, which addresses the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries in people with SCI. The module focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to this challenging issue. An introduction to the module and its contents will be presented.
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, New Jersey and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) under grant number 90SI5026. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services.
To learn more about our research, go to www.kesslerfoundation.org
Welcome to a 2017 Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Speakers series podcast sponsored by Kessler Foundation. Guest speaker Dr. Eli Vakil presents: “Long-term Outcome Following Traumatic Brain Injury-Three-factor Cognitive Reserve Structure”
Dr. Vakil is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Gonda Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center, Bar-llan University, Ramat-Gan, Isreal.
This presentation was recorded on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, East Hanover, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research.
“Why Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection is Important to Help Measure the Success of Your Organization”
Welcome to the 11th Annual Symposium for Grantees Roundtable discussion podcast.
This podcast was recorded on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center at 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation. It was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation.
The discussion of the roundtable centered around “Why quantitative and qualitative data collection is important to help measure the success of your organization”.
Our host, CarolAnn Murphy, communications manager at Kessler Foundation had the opportunity after the symposium to talk with Elaine Katz, senior vice president of Grants and Communications at the foundation, Kathy Krepcio, Executive Director and Senior Researcher, John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ryan Aldrich, Program Manager for New England Business Associates, and Kevin Nickerson, Co-Director of the American Dream Employment Network, a division of National Disability Institute.
11th Annual Symposium for Grantees
How to Use Data to Drive Evaluation and Improve Employment Practices and Outcomes
"Employment Data Can Strengthen Your Practice" - presented by Kathy Krepcio Executive Director and Senior Researcher, John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bios: Rodger DeRose Rodger L. DeRose is president and chief executive officer of Kessler Foundation. Under his leadership, the rehabilitation research and grant program divisions were integrated into one organization combining Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation and the Henry H. Kessler Foundation.
Elizabeth Connolly was appointed by Governor Chris Christie as the NJ Department of Human Services Acting Commissioner on February 28, 2015. She has worked in various roles at the Department since 1988, most recently, as Chief of Staff. She began her career in the Department’s Division of Family Development and worked in child welfare reform as Director of Data Analysis and Reporting in the Office of Children’s Services. Ms. Connolly also served as Director of Research and Evaluation, Special Assistant to the Commissioner and led the Department’s Hurricane Sandy recovery initiatives. She lives in North Brunswick and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Masters in Public Administration from Seton Hall University. Governor Chris Christie nominated Ms. Connolly to be Commissioner in June 2015, during the previous legislative session. She was re-nominated February 2016.
Kathy Krepcio is the Executive Director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and is responsible for the day-to-day operations, research, and administrative activities of the Center. During her over 30-year career in higher education, government, and the nonprofit sector, she served for 18 years as Chief of Staff for New Jersey's Office of Information Technology and as Director for Policy and Planning for the Department of Human Services. Her research and technical assistance activities have focused on individuals with disabilities, older workers, dislocated workers, social welfare, employment and training, as well as administrative data analysis and program evaluation.
This podcast was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to Kessler Foundation’s 2016 distinguished Baird Visiting Professorship lecture:
“The Present, Past, and Future of Memory Rehabilitation” Presented by Dr. Barbara A. Wilson
The Baird lecture prize brings distinguished clinicians, educators, and scientists -- such as Dr. Wilson -- to Kessler Foundation to contribute to the education of our researchers.
Barbara a. Wilson, is a world renowned clinical neurospychologist with multiple lifetime acheivement awards. She’s also the founder of the oliver zangwill centre for neuropsychological rehabilitation in cambridgeshire, england.
This presentation was recorded on Tuesday, Decemebr 13, 2016 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation and the Baird Visiting Professorship Fund provided by William T. and Camille R. Baird.
This podcast was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation.
Kessler Foundation Expert Interview Series: Dr. Barbara A. Wilson is a world-renowned clinical neuropsychologist with multiple lifetime achievement awards. She’s also the founder of the Oliver Zangwill Centre for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in Cambridgeshire, England.
Dr. Wilson is Kessler Foundation’s distinguished Baird Visiting Professorship Award winner for 2016. The prize brings distinguished clinicians, educators, and scientists -- such as Dr. Wilson -- to Kessler to contribute to the education of our researchers.
Also joining in on this podcast is Dr. Jill Winegardner, a Lead Clinical Psychologist at the Oliver Zangwill Centre. Her clinical and research interests include neuropsychological assessment and program design and evaluation.
This podcast was hosted by Dana Hawkins-Simons, and produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Kessler Foundation, 120 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ
Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, MD, Director of the Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research and Co-Director of the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS) at Kessler Foundation presents at the 4th Annual Neuro Trauma Conference at the Kessler Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey, December 1, 2016. His presentation "Pain after Spinal Cord Injury" covered the estimated prevalence and impact of pain after spinal cord injury (SCI), the main subtypes of SCI pain, prevention and treatment options, and the brain’s role in pain.
View lecture notes: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/01DEC16_Dyson-Hudson_Pain_after_SCI.pdf
4th Annual Neuro Trauma Conference - Cognitive Functioning in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Director of Neuropsychology and Neuroscience and of TBI Research at Kessler Foundation presents at the 4th Annual Neuro Trauma Conference at the Kessler Conference Center, West Orange, New Jersey, December 1, 2016. Her presentation “Cognitive Functioning in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury” covered the estimated prevalence of cognitive deficits in the SCI population and Identifying types of cognitive changes and causes observed following a spinal cord injury.
View lecture notes: https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/filepicker/11/Chiaravalloti_Cognitive%20Functioning%20in%20Individuals%20with%20SCI_01DEC16.pdf
Interview with Drs. Mooyeon Oh-Park and 2nd Annual Research Day, a joint collaboration between the clinical residents and research fellows of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The primary purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for the clinical trainees to better understand the active research programs at Kessler (as well as other associated programs at the VA, Children’s Specialized, and University Hospital) and to encourage their involvement in ongoing research. Additionally, the event’s casual networking format allows for networking and collaboration between scientists across labs and sites.
This event was sponsored by Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
This recording was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation on October 26, 2016 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center.
Opening remarks at from 2nd Annual Research Day, a joint collaboration between the clinical residents and research fellows of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The primary purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for the clinical trainees to better understand the active research programs at Kessler (as well as other associated programs at the VA, Children’s Specialized, and University Hospital) and to encourage their involvement in ongoing research. Additionally, the event’s casual networking format allows for networking and collaboration between scientists across labs and sites.
This event was sponsored by Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
This recording was produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith of Kessler Foundation on October 26, 2016 at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Conference Center.
Erica Weber, PhD, is a Research Scientist in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Much of her research studies include cognitive deficits, applied neuroimaging to evaluate cognitive rehabilitation and prospective memory, defined as the ability to remember to carry out intended actions in the future. Dr. Weber works with individuals who have sustained spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and multiple sclerosis (MS). She has been Primary Investigator (PI) of a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31 Fellowship, which examined the novel application of an encoding paradigm to improve prospective memory in HIV-infected methamphetamine users. It was funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (Switzer Research Fellowship) to apply these techniques in traumatic brain injury (TBI). Additionally, she is also currently PI of two pilot studies funded by the New Jersey Commissions on Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Research, Research. Both studies seek to improve diagnosis and treatment of cognitive impairment in traumatic injuries of the nervous system. Dr. Weber has published 40 peer-reviewed papers, six book chapters, and more than 60 conference posters and oral presentations.
Lear more about Dr. Erica Weber at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber
Meet Jeanne Zanca, PhD, Senior Research Scientist in spinal cord injury research at Kessler Foundation.
As part of Disability Mentoring Day this year, we created a live radio show for our guest students.
Hosted Dr. Denise Fyffe, aka Doc Radio and produced and edited by Joan Banks-Smith.
Keeping “On the Move”: Adventures in Real Life Moderator: Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD
Panel Members: Scott Chesney, Charles Fleisher, Ronald Moore, Maggie Redden, Paul Ward
Hear the stories and real-world advice of people with SCI or other physical disabilities who are active in their communities.
Welcome to a Kessler Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Grand Rounds podcast featuring Lawrence Harding, a Physical Therapist, Director of Fitness at Axis Project, NYC, and President of Spinal Mobility. He will be presenting “An Introduction to Spinal Mobility (Level I and II/III)”
Summary: Spinal Mobility is a new manual neuromuscular re-education intervention that gives therapists an additional tool to help teach patients with trunk weakness how to integrate trunk mobility and control exercises into their treatment routines. It gives clinicians manual skills that enable their patients to improve their sitting balance and trunk control for improved ADLs. For more information, visit: www.spinalmobilitynyc.com
This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5011-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Options for Travelers with Special Needs
Linda C. Cutrupi, CMP, ARC, IATA, IATAN, CLIA Owner, Mainly Special Needs Travel, LLC, Author of “A Handbook For Special Needs Travelers,” Special Needs Travel Specialist, Certified Accessible Travel Advocate, & Instructor, Bergen Community College Learn about the many ways you can explore the world and get advice to help you prepare for a successful trip.
Bio
www.mainlyspecialneedstravel.com
Linda Carole Cutrupi was born in Bergen County, New Jersey and continues to reside there. During her career she was National Conference Manager for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, Inc. In 1988 she formed her own meeting planning company for the purpose of doing medical meeting planning and travel. While planning national and international events, she gained much of her travel experience, especially where special needs travel was concerned. In 2002 she formed Mainly Special Needs Travel. She is currently a Certified Accessible Travel Advocate, instructor at Bergen Community College and a long-time member of the Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality. The inspiration for all this came from her mother, Peggy who bravely endured strokes in 1996—and had no intention of staying home. Linda now uses her expertise to help others.
Tips and Tricks for Successful Air Travel presented by Mary Shea, OTR/L, ATP and Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD
Get practical advice to help you (and your assistive technology) travel safely and smoothly by air.
CarolAnn Murphy, PA, Communications Manager at Kessler Foundation interviews Maggie Redden at the 2016 SCI Consumer Conference Panelist.
Maggie Redden Bio
Maggie Redden http://www.teamusa.org/para-track-and-field/athletes/Maggie-Redden
Maggie Redden has worn many hats in her life including being a Paralympian (Beijing 2008), harpist who performed at Carnegie Hall, Penn State graduate, and Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 2013. None of that would have been possible had it not been for a stroke of luck. She was adopted from India at age two, after having contracted Polio as an infant.
After spending 2012 abroad, living and working at a home for orphan girls (some with severe disabilities) in Kolkata, India, Ms. Redden realized what life could have been like for her. She decided to pursue a Masters of Public Administration degree, which she completed in 2015, so she could better effect change and help others live life to their fullest potential.
Ms. Redden currently works for Social Security in their Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) and serves as a board member for Tri-State Wheelchair & Ambulatory Athletics. Ms. Redden says, “I have never let my disability define me and owe a lot of my uniqueness to it.”
Session 1 – Finding and Funding the Latest Wheelchair Technology Mary Shea, OTR/L, ATP Clinic Manager, Wheelchair Services, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Learn about new wheelchair and seating technologies that can enhance your mobility as well as creative ways of finding funding for new technology.
Bio
Mary Shea, OTR/L, ATP Clinic Manager, Wheelchair Services, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation www.kessler-rehab.com
Mary Shea, MA, OTR, ATP is an occupational therapist who has been working with clients with neurological injuries for the past 24 years. She is the clinical manager of wheelchair services at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Ms. Shea is an adjunct professor in the occupational therapy departments at NYU and Mercy College and is a guest lecturer for assistive technology and spinal cord injury in the occupational therapy departments at Long Island University and SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Ms. Shea maintains a small private practice, has authored textbook chapters and articles, and has presented wheelchair-related workshops in nationally and internationally.
If you have a brain or spinal cord injury, stroke or Multiple Sclerosis, access to world-class research is right in West Orange. Kessler Foundation researchers carry out studies on the latest treatments for these conditions. We are looking for research volunteers with brain or spinal cord injury, stroke or MS. We also need healthy persons to serve as controls in our studies. There is no cost to join our studies, and you may be compensated. For information call Kessler Foundation at 844-KFSTUDY or 844-537-8839.
Welcome to “On the Move”, the 2016 Consumer Conference for People with Spinal Cord Injury. I’m Dana Hawkins-Simons, communications strategist at Kessler Foundation, and our director of multimedia, Jody Banks-Smith, is recording today’s podcasts.
Delivering the Welcome & Introductory Remarks to the conference is Jeanne M. Zanca, PhD, MPT, the event organizer. Jeanne is a Senior Research Scientist in Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation.
Joining her is Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, M.D., Director of Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation, a Co-Director of the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJ SCIS), and an Associate Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
And we’ll also hear from Scott Chesney, a world traveler, professional life coach, and the President of Scott Chesney, LLC.
This presentation was recorded on Friday, September 23rd, 2016, and was hosted by the NNJ SCIS, a collaborative effort of Kessler Foundation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and University Hospital. NNJ SCIS is supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) under grant number 90SI5011. NIDLIRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living, in the Department of Health and Human Services.
The ideas expressed during this conference do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, or the Federal Government.
Since 2005, Kessler Foundation has hosted NJIT (New Jersey Institute of Technology) day. On June 21, 2016, fifty seventh and eighth grade young men and women from the NJIT engineering camp received hands on demonstrations in our various research labs.
We had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Karen Nolan, Sr. Research Scientist at the Foundation about this ongoing program and Kaitlyn Gross, a former camper and now teachers assistant about the impact this program has made in her life.
In June 2016, Jack Fanous of VetsNow Radio stopped by Kessler Foundation and talked with foundation staff members Glenn Wylie, DPhil, Associate Director of Neuroscience and Justin Stanley, Research Recruitment Specialist about our ongoing Gulf War Illness Research. Listen in on the various topics discussed for the radio show.
Subject Recruitment and how it relates to the foundation's research (0:00 - 9:30) Justin Stanley explains how the research we do is directly translated to helping people receive better quality of care.
Understanding Gulf War Illness (9:30-13:27) Here Dr. Wylie talks about GWI in a general sense. Tackling the Problem- Kessler’s Research Approach (13:27-17:04) Dr. Wylie gets more into the issue of fatigue and discusses his research methodology. Implications for Veterans’ Health Issues (17:04-20:22) Dr. Wylie talks about how data-driven research can help with advocacy. Jack expands on these issues in terms of overall veterans’ health issues. How and Why Veterans Should Get Involved (20:22-25:03) Dr. Wylie discusses why we need veterans with and without GWI and what’s involved.
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Kessler Foundation is currently recruiting Gulf War veterans for a study, "Examination of Cognitive Fatigue in Gulf War Illness Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging". It is estimated that 25% of all Gulf War veterans have Gulf War Illness (GWI), with fatigue being a primary symptom. The importance of gaining a better understanding of fatigue is illustrated by the fact that a primary complaint of those reporting chronic fatigue is that their fatigue is worsened by the physical and cognitive demands of daily life resulting in a significant number of military personnel that are no longer able to perform their duties. It is precisely this fatigue that is exacerbated by mental and physical demands of the day— cognitive fatigue— that has remained understudied, and that is the focus of our study. The objective of this study is to establish the network of brain areas underlying cognitive fatigue in persons with GWI. This will be done by looking at cognitive fatigue as a trait of GWI, and by looking at cognitive fatigue as a state that individuals with GWI are more prone to than healthy veteran controls. For more information, visit our website (https://kesslerfoundation.org/content/volunteers-needed-gulf-war-illness-study) or Samantha Schmidt at Kessler Foundation, 973-243-6812, or researchstudies@KesslerFoundation.org.
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More than seven million people in the United States have survived a stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. How can research help?
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Kessler Foundation held an evening of discovery and discussion with our rehabilitation researchers. Steve Adubato, PhD, our panel moderator along with distinguished research and clinical staff, A.M. Barrett, MD, Karen J. Nolan, PhD, Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, and Yekyung Kong, MD demonstrated their latest findings and discussed innovative efforts propelling new discoveries with the latest technologies to help stroke survivors of all ages regain independence and return to their homes, their communities, and the workplace.
Be sure and check out the online video "The Brain Damage You Don’t Know You Have” with Drs. Sanjay Gupta and A.M. Barrett at http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/brain-damage-you-dont-know-you-have/
For more information about stroke research, go to https://www.kesslerfoundation.org/researchcenter/stroke/index.php
Our distinguished research and clinical staff:
A.M. Barrett, MD, a cognitive neurologist and clinical researcher, is director of Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation. She is also chief of Neurorehabilitation Program Innovation and co-leader of the Stroke Rehabilitation Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. Barrett focuses on brain-behavior relationships from the perspective of cognitive neurology, cognitive neuroscience, and neurorehabilitation. Her research centers on post-stroke cognitive dysfunction, with an emphasis on hidden disabilities of functional vision—spatial bias and spatial neglect—that hinder recovery. Dr. Barrett is a founder of the Network for Spatial Neglect, an international organization dedicated to awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of this often overlooked complication of stroke.
Karen J. Nolan, PhD, an expert in biomechanics and motor rehabilitation, is senior research scientist in Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, clinical research scientist at Children’s Specialized Hospital, and affiliated faculty at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her research centers on improving outcomes in adults and children with disorders that affect balance, gait, and peripheral motor control. Dr. Nolan investigates the use of robotic exoskeletons in individuals recovering from stroke and traumatic brain injury, as well as the efficacy of a virtual reality intervention for balance deficits caused by brain injury in military, veteran, and civilian populations.
Mooyeon Oh-Park, MD, a physiatrist and clinical researcher, is director of Geriatric Rehabilitation at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and research scientist in Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Oh-Park’s comprehensive approach to post-stroke rehabilitation addresses cognitive and physical deficits, as well as the impact on caregivers. She applies her expertise in electrophysiology, neuromuscular imaging, and mobility assessment to develop new ways to facilitate recovery after stroke. Dr. Oh-Park studies how under-recognized conditions such as delirium affect recovery, and how advances like telemedicine and exoskeleton-based interventions can be applied to stroke research.
Yekyung Kong, MD, a physiatrist and acupuncturist, is director of Outpatient Stroke Services at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. Kong specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients, as well as the treatment of individuals with neurological disorders, gait dysfunction, spinal cord injury, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. She has expertise in pain management, spasticity management, the therapeutic use of orthoses (braces), and acupuncture. Dr. Kong has written numerous articles, publications, and abstracts and has appeared on several news broadcasts as an expert in the field of stroke rehabilitation.
2016 Employer Recognition Breakfast Alice Hunnicutt, Director, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, DVRS, give Opening Remarks at the Employer Recognition Breakfast Hosted by The Essex County & Newark Workforce Development Boards’ Disability Issues Committee.
2016 Employer Recognition Breakfast
Elaine Katz, Senior VP of Grants and Communications at Kessler Foundation, Keynote speaker at the Employer Recognition Breakfast Hosted by The Essex County & Newark Workforce Development Boards’ Disability Issues Committee
INSIDE Kessler Foundation, a new podcast series that we are excited to share with you!
Your hosts, Joan banks-Smith and CarolAnn Murphy, PA will be showcasing CUTTING-EDGE rehabilitation research in stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury and innovative programs that promote employment for people with disabilities.
Our first episode highlights are: 3D Printing and Rehabilitation Research - An interview with Ghaith Androwis
A Round Table Discussion - Increasing Employment After Spinal Cord Injury, Drs. JohnO'Neil, Trevor Dyson-Hudson, and James Malec
Are you a rehabilitation research hero? – the importance of contributing to multiple sclerosis research - Interview with Justin Stanley
2016 First Quarter Awarded Research Grants
Be sure and check out our podcasting website at http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/insidepodcast where you can find additional photos, videos, and supporting media.
Cherylynn Marion presents at the 2016 Fellow Symposium "Parent-Child Agreement of Neurobehavioral Functioning Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury"
SIlvana Costa, PhD presenting at the 2016 Fellow Symposium "Information Processing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis"
Meghan Caulfield, PhD presents at the 2016 Fellow Symposium "Changes in Functional Connectivity Following Prism Adaptation Therapy"
Ghaith Androwis, PhD presenting at the Fellow Symposium
"Advances in Wearable Robotics & Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research"
Ghaith joined the Human Performance and Engineering Lab at Kessler Foundation, with interest to work on Exoskeleton robotics (Ekso) for walking rehabilitation in adults after stroke, TBI and children with CP; Functional electrical stimulation for rehabilitation of foot drop (WalkAide device). Another area of interest includes the application of novel interventions (i.e. vestibular stimulation, Whole body vibration) on individuals with neuromuscular disability with the aim to reduce their level of disorder (i.e. Spasticity, Dystonia and muscle tone).
Larry Bram and Nathaniel Corbin from Easter Seals presents at our Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, May 13, 2016 and share how funding from Kessler Foundation impacts US veterans and their families.
Dr. Gail Forrest is associate director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation and is also Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Over the last 6 years Dr Forrest has continued to receive state and federal funded grants concentrating on the neuroplasticity, improvement in secondary consequences and restoration of function for individuals after SCI. She has presented and published extensively in the area of neuroplasticity and musculoskeletal changes for individuals after SCI. Dr Forrest has other key interests in the area of biomechanics as related to modeling algorithms for under standing control mechanisms in upper extremity (i.e. arm reaching after stroke), and postural control during locomotion. All her areas of research are ultimately focused towards the improvement of functional mobility.
Dr. Karen Nolan is a Senior Research Scientist in Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, Assistant Professor of PM&R at Rutgers NJMS, Clinical Research Scientist at Children’s Specialized Hospital, and Affiliated Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Nolan has extensive experience in leading the design and implementation of biomechanics research and strong expertise in balance, gait, movement analysis, neuromuscular physiology, rehabilitation robotics, and peripheral motor control.
Welcome to a 2016 Kessler Foundation Research Speakers series.
Guest speakers for today, April 4th, 2016 are Drs. Gail Forrest and Karen Nolan presenting: “Powered Robotic Exoskeleton Research in the HPER”. Dr. Karen Nolan is a Senior Research Scientist in Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, Assistant Professor of PM&R at Rutgers NJMS, Clinical Research Scientist at Children’s Specialized Hospital, and Affiliated Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Nolan has extensive experience in leading the design and implementation of biomechanics research and strong expertise in balance, gait, movement analysis, neuromuscular physiology, rehabilitation robotics, and peripheral motor control.
Dr. Gail Forrest is associate director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation and is also Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Over the last 6 years Dr Forrest has continued to receive state and federal funded grants concentrating on the neuroplasticity, improvement in secondary consequences and restoration of function for individuals after SCI. She has presented and published extensively in the area of neuroplasticity and musculoskeletal changes for individuals after SCI. Dr Forrest has other key interests in the area of biomechanics as related to modeling algorithms for under standing control mechanisms in upper extremity (i.e. arm reaching after stroke), and postural control during locomotion. All her areas of research are ultimately focused towards the improvement of functional mobility. This presentation was recorded on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
Today is April 1, Jobs Friday, and we’ve just issued our monthly report on Trends in Disability Employment – or #nTIDE. We’re exploring today’s nTIDE with Dr John O’Neill, director of Disability & Employment Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. O’Neill looks at the six-month trends, finding reason to be cautiously optimistic, and describes an interesting new pilot study aimed at getting individuals with spinal cord injury back to work by intervening with vocational services during their inpatient rehab.
We’re INSIDE KESSLER FOUNDATION with Justin Stanley, Research Recruitment Specialist – a new position here at the Foundation.
Justin talks about our caregiver studies and what Kessler Foundation is learning about stress, burden, and the potential for negative health outcomes for them.
Interested in becoming a research participant? Sign up at http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/joinourresearchstudies.php
We’re INSIDE KESSLER FOUNDATION with Justin Stanley, Research Recruitment Specialist – a new position here at the Foundation.
KESSLER FOUNDATION is a major center for cognitive research in traumatic brain injury – the most common neurological disorder among young people. Justin, tells us about our studies aimed at improving treatment for individuals with cognitive deficits due to TBI.
Interested in becoming a research participant? Sign up at http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/joinourresearchstudies.php
We’re INSIDE KESSLER FOUNDATION with Justin Stanley, Research Recruitment Specialist – a new position here at the Foundation.
KESSLER FOUNDATION is a major center for cognitive research in multiple sclerosis – the most common neurological disorder among young people. Justin tells us about our studies aimed at improving treatment for individuals with cognitive deficits due to MS.
Interested in becoming a research participant? Sign up at http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/joinourresearchstudies.php
Welcome to a 2016 Kessler Foundation Research Speakers series. Guest speaker Dr. Denise Krch presents: “Development of a virtual-based cognitive rehabilitation treatment” Dr. Krch is a Research Scientist in the Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory at Kessler Foundation Research Center, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, The State University of New Jersey and is a licensed psychologist in the state of New York.
Dr. Krch has recently been awarded funding from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research to develop an innovative, virtual reality-based intervention to treat impairments in executive function in individuals with TBI. Dr. Krch also receives funding from the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research to investigate the role of cognitive reserve in TBI.
This presentation was recorded on Monday, February 1st, 2016 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to the 2016 Estabrook Distinguished Research Lectureship “Vocational and Community Integration after Acquired Brain Injury” Presented by James F. Malec, PhD, ABPP-Cn, Rp, Professor & Research Director of PM&R at Indiana University School of Medicine & Rehabilitation Hospital and Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the Mayo Clinic.
This lecture was recorded on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Kessler Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation and the Estabrook Distinguished Research Lectureship. The Estabrook Lecture Series memorializes Kenneth Estabrook (1924-2003), who supported Dr. Henry H. Kessler’s efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Estabrook, an attorney, served as trustee, vice president, and president of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation from 1967-1986, as well as chairman of Kessler Rehabilitation Corporation and member of the Board of Trustees for Kessler Foundation. His wife, Anne, established this lectureship in 2001 to commemorate his 75th birthday.
Join us for our first 2016 SCI grand rounds podcast series sponsored by Kessler Foundation. Guest speaker Sandra Wojeciehowski, discusses: “Advances in Rehabilitation Technology” Sandra is an Advanced Clinical Specialist and NeuroRecovery Network Clinical Supervisor at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Physical Therapist at Kessler Foundation.
This lecture was recorded on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 and is presented by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5011-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti spoke on air with CBS Radio’s Dan Raviv on January 8, 2016 about ‘Concussion’, which opened in theaters on Christmas Day. The film, starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennett Omalu, details the challenges the doctor faced in his exploration of the deaths of professional football players who had experienced severe cognitive deterioration. Dr. Chiaravalloti provided her insight into the film, which is provoking much discussion about the risks of contact sports, from professional leagues to youth sports, and the need for further research on the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries. Dr. Chiaravalloti is Director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at the New Jersey based Kessler Foundation. She is an expert in the effects of brain trauma and neurological illness on cognitive function – how we think, learn, remember and communicate.
To listen to the entire podcast, go to https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6jyds-5b99fc
Welcome to a 2015 SCI grand rounds podcast series sponsored by Kessler Foundation. Guest speaker Karyn Baig, presents: “Integrating Yoga into a Plan of Care for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury” Karyn is a Clinical Specialist in physical therapy at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
This lecture was recorded on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 and is presented by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System, which is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90SI5011-01-00). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Welcome to a 2015 Kessler Foundation Research Speakers series. Guest speakers Drs. A.M. Barrett and Peggy Chen present: “Visuospatial Function in Daily Life”.
Dr. A.M. Barrett is the Director of Stroke Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation. A cognitive and behavioral neurologist and neuroscientist, she is also the Chief, Neurorehabilitation Program Innovation, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (KIR), co-leader of the KIR Stroke Rehabilitation Program, and Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Rutgers-the State University of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School (Rutgers-NJMS). Her clinical and research focus is on how knowledge of brain-behavior relationships improves treatments for hidden neurological disabilities.
Peii (Peggy) Chen is a research scientist at Kessler Foundation and is currently using behavioral analysis and lesion mapping looking for the best candidate for the prism adaptation treatment. She is devoted to the study of spatial neglect, its related disorders, and its related inter-personal consequences.
This presentation was recorded on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to a 2015 Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Speakers series podcast sponsored by Kessler Foundation. Guest speaker Dr. Peter Arnett presents: “Cognitive Health and Coping in MS” Dr. Arnett is an Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Training, and Director of the Penn State Sports Concussion Program at Penn State University.
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research.
CarolAnn Murphy, PA, Communications Manager at Kessler Foundation, interviews Drs. Hanneke Hulst, PhD and Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD. regarding their research on MS.
Dr. Hulst is an assistant professor of anatomy & neuroscience at the Free University Medical Center, Amsterdam Area, Netherlands and focuses her studies on cognitive rehabilitation.
Dr. Dobryakova, sr. research scientist at Kessler Foundation, uses functional neuroimaging, to investigate the effect of motivated behavior on fatigue. Specifically, to investigate the neural correlates of fatigue, using motivation as a tool to modulate activity of the fronto-striatal network and reduce cognitive fatigue in individuals with traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Hulst is the 2015 Baird Visiting Professorship lecturer. Her presentation a can be listened to at https://soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/2015-baird-lecture-understanding-cognitive-decline-in-multiple-sclerosis
Welcome to The 2015 Baird Lecture “Understanding Cognitive Decline in Multiple Sclerosis” Focusing on the hippocampus and thalamus
Presented by Hanneke Hulst, PhD. Dr. Hulst is an assistant professor of anatomy & neuroscience at the Free University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands and focuses her studies on cognitive rehabilitation.
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation and the Baird Visiting Professorship Fund provided by William T. and Camille R. Baird
Interview with Drs. R. Lee Kirby and Trevor Dyson-Hudson on Wheelchair Skills Assessment & Training Program
Dr. R. Lee Kirby is from Dalhousie University and the Capital District Health Authority Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and Trevor A. Dyson-Hudson, M.D. is Director of Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation.
For more information about the Wheelchair Skills Assessment & Training Program, go to www.wheelchairskillsprogram.ca
Kessler Foundation scientists study impact of cultural diversity in brain injury research. Dr. Lequerica answers questions about the implications for cultural diversity and cultural competence in brain injury research and rehabilitation.
For more information about this topic, go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/media/Kessler%20Foundation%20scientists%20study%20impact%20of%20cultural%20diversity%20in%20brain%20injury%20research
Anthony H. Lequerica, PhD is a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Research Scientist in the Traumatic Brain Injury Laboratory at Kessler Foundation.
Session II: “Using Technology to Create New Opportunities”, presenters Javier Robles, JD and Fred Tchang, ATP
“Rising to the Challenge: Creating Employment Opportunity and Maximizing Success,” a consumer conference for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), was held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Kessler Conference Center—1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, N.J. The conference is presented by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS) and sponsored by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, Kessler Foundation, and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
The Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS) is federally funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research from the U.S. Department of Education (Grant #H133N110020). A comprehensive system of care, research, education and dissemination aimed at improving quality of life for people with SCI, NNJSCIS collects patient data from the time of injury through long-term follow-up. NNJSCIS is one of 14 SCI Model Systems in the nation. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, M.D., Director of SCI Research at Kessler Foundation co-directs NNJSCIS with Dr. Kirshblum. Kessler Foundation is one of eight centers in the U.S. with dual Model Systems in SCI and traumatic brain injury.
Opening greetings from Jean Zanca, PhD and Session I: “Understanding Your Options” presenter Joe Entwisle, MS, CRC
“Rising to the Challenge: Creating Employment Opportunity and Maximizing Success,” a consumer conference for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), was held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Kessler Conference Center—1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, N.J. The conference is presented by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS) and sponsored by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, Kessler Foundation, and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
The Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (NNJSCIS) is federally funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research from the U.S. Department of Education (Grant #H133N110020). A comprehensive system of care, research, education and dissemination aimed at improving quality of life for people with SCI, NNJSCIS collects patient data from the time of injury through long-term follow-up. NNJSCIS is one of 14 SCI Model Systems in the nation. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, M.D., Director of SCI Research at Kessler Foundation co-directs NNJSCIS with Dr. Kirshblum. Kessler Foundation is one of eight centers in the U.S. with dual Model Systems in SCI and traumatic brain injury.
Welcome to a 2015 Kessler Foundation Research Speakers series. Guest speaker Dr. Trevor-Dyson presents: “Spinal Cord Injury Research: Don’t Worry. He Won’t Get Far on Foot.”
Dr. Trevor-Dyson is Director of Spinal Cord Injury Research and Outcomes & Assessment Research at Kessler Foundation and conducts clinical SCI research and is principal investigator/co-investigator on a number of SCI grants. He is Project Co-Director of the Northern New Jersey SCI System (NNJSCIS), a National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research funded SCI Model System of care. His research interests include restoration of function and mobility in persons with SCI and the prevention and treatment of common secondary medical complications affecting this population, including pain, musculoskeletal overuse injuries, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory complications.
This presentation was recorded on Monday, September October 5th, 2015 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to a 2015 Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Speakers series podcast sponsored by Kessler Foundation. Guest speaker Dr. David Libon presents: “Using Statistical Algorithms to Characterize Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementia Spectrum Patients”
Dr. Libon is a professor in the Department of Neurology at Drexel University College of Medicine.
This presentation was recorded on Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research.
2015 Traumatic Brain Injury Consumer Conference Guest Speaker: Guest Speaker, Catherine Brubaker, founder of HopeForTrauma.org.
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System with support from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services, in Washington, DC., Grant #H133A1200030.
2015 Traumatic Brain Injury Consumer Conference podcast, sponsored by Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Guest Speaker, Bill Gallagher, PT, CMT, CYT, East West Rehab, presents: “Optimizing Brain Injury Recovery”.
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System with support from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services, in Washington, DC., Grant #H133A1200030.
2015 TBI Consumer Conference: Guest Speaker, Ernest Ehrhardt, IBDM, IMD, NMD, The Ehrhardt Center for Integrative Medicine, presents: “The Brain and Nutrition”.
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System with support from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services, in Washington, DC., Grant #H133A1200030.
2015 TBI Consumer Conference Panel Presentation: Michael Greenwald, EdM presents: - “Mike at the Mike”, “The Importance of Volunteering”.
Panel Participants: Michelle Polk, John Laudise, Denis Balance
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System with support from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services, in Washington, DC., Grant #H133A1200030.
2015 Traumatic Brain Injury Consumer Conference podcast, sponsored by Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Guest Speaker, Bill Gallagher, PT, CMT, CYT, East West Rehab, presents: “Optimizing Brain Injury Recovery”.
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System with support from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services, in Washington, DC., Grant #H133A1200030.
2015 TBI Consumer Conference Keynote Speaker, Connie Palmer, LCSW, Clinical and Training Director, Imagine: A Center for Coping and Loss presents "Loss and Grief after Brain Injury".
This presentation was recorded on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System with support from the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services, in Washington, DC., Grant #H133A1200030.
Advances in Pressure Sore Management Speaker: Lisa F. Schneider, MD, The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center
This lecture was recorded on Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, Grant #H133N11002.
Surgical Management of Ventilator Dependency in SCI Speaker: Matthew Kaufman, MD FACS, The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center
This lecture was recorded on Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, Grant #H133N11002.
Lokomat Robotic Training: Who is the appropriate patient? Speaker: Natalie Cavadini, DPT, PT, Proficient Physical Therapist, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
This lecture was recorded on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, Grant #H133N110020
Motor Learning Strategies Applied to Neurorehabilitation
Speaker: Joseph Hidler, PhD, CEO of Aretech, LLC, Ashburn, Virginia
This lecture was recorded on Wednesday, March 31st, 2015 and was hosted by the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education, Grant #H133N110020