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…
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 ========================================================================= 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 August 9, 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/2022-08/managing-your-memory_by-sarah-a-raskin-phd-2022-summer-brainstorm-TRANSCRIPT.pdf 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 ================================================= 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 edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 Join a study - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/autism ================================================= 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 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 Tuned into 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 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 ===================================================== 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 December 15, 2021, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 42 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 ======================================================= 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 May 4, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 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 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 ============================================== 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 May 16, 2022, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 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 December 15, 2021, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 #ResearchThatLeads Aired: 1/30/22 Used by permission: Steve Adubato - Lessons in Leadership
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. Used by permission RVN Television #RVNTv #RVNTelevision #RainMakersRoundup
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 #ResearchThatLeads Aired: 10/31/21 Used by permission: Steve Adubato's "Lessons in Leadership"
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. #ResearchThatLeads Used by permission Steve Adubato's "Lessons in Leadership" View the video at https://youtu.be/mQmrRM_J07o
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 ========================================================================= 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 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. Learn more about: Alder's website - https://www.aldercrocker.com Kessler Foundation - https://KesslerFoundation.org Join a study at Kessler Foundation - 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 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 #ResearchThatLeads Aired: 2/5/21 Used by permission: Steve Adubato's "Lessons in Leadership"
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.” #IDPD #EveryoneIncluded Used by permission
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 ======================================================= 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 Wednesday, January 5, 2022, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Kessler Foundation 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 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, 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 =============================================== 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 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. ======================================================= 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ====================================================== 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 September 23, 2021, remotely, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 ================================================= 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.
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. Used by permission RVN Television #RVNTv #RVNTelevision #RainMakersRoundup
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 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 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, kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/found…/jessica-ganga and Joan Banks-Smith, 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-virtu…egiver-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/#1617646…7114-afec7645-9f14 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 ================================================= 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 November 16, 2021, and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer, for Kessler Foundation.
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) ================================================= Tuned into 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 on September 28, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes -Episode 30 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 ================================================= Tuned into 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 on October 20, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 ================================================= 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 on October 20, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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/ ======================================= Additional Resources ======================================= 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/ ======================================= Tuned into 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 Thursday, August 18, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to “Disabilities @ Work” - Episode 1 View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/Soups%20And%20Sweets%20-%20A%20Perfect%20Recipe%20For%20Giving%20Back%20To%20A%20Community-TRANSCRIPT.pdf 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 ======================================================= Tuned into 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 stories like these. 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 Friday, September 10, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to “Life at Kessler Foundation” - Episode 5 Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/Melvin%20Mejia%20on%20balancing%20time%20to%20capture%20quality%20data%20for%20outcomes%20in%20movement%20rehabilitation-Ep5-TRANSCRIPT.pdf 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 ======================================================= Tuned into 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 Tuesday, August 31, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Life at Kessler Foundation-Episode 4 View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/Jamil%20Williams%20overcomes%20physical%20obstacles%20to%20contribute%20to%20spinal%20cord%20injury%20research%20-%20Ep4-TRANSCRIPT.pdf 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 Interested 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. 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 Tuesday, August 17, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 Interested 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. 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, July 19, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 Welcome to our new podcast series “Life at the Foundation.” 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 Interested 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. 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 Wednesday, March 18, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes - Episode 27 View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/Hospital%20bed%20alternatives%20at%20home%20among%20individuals%20with%20spinal%20cord%20injury%20%E2%80%93%20Dr%20Jeanne%20Zanca-Ep%2027-TRANSCRIPT.pdf 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 ======================================================= Tuned into 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, August 9, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Welcome to “Life at Kessler Foundation” - Ep1 View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Angela%20Spirou%20on%20being%20motivated%20to%20implement%20new%20technologies%20in%20rehabilitation%20research-TRANSCRIPT.pdf 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 Angela at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Angela%20Spirou and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury Interested 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. 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 Thursday, July 15, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation. ======================================================= 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 Use by permission: REAL TALKS MS
Fast Takes - Episode 26 In this episode, Dr. Peii Chen, senior research scientist in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research details the online resources available for clinicians and consumers on the Kessler Foundation Learning Center https://www.kflearn.org Users can access educational programming, tools, and manuals that will advance their rehabilitative care of people with disabilities caused by stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and brain injury. Learn more about: Dr. Peii Chen at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen The Kessler Foundation Learning Center at https://www.kflearn.org Podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith ================================================= 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 on May 26, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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 ======================================================= 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 Wednesday, April 21, 2021, remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
COVID-19 Edition Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Pillar%20Care%20Continuum%20staff%20makes%20sacrifices%20to%20keep%20at%20risk%20clients%20COVID%20safe%20-%20COVID-Ep14.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 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 ======================================================== 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 podcasts like this. 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 December 10, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
Fast Takes Series - Prioritizing Progressive MS Rehabilitation Research - A Call From The International Progressive MS Alliance - Episode 24 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 ================================================= Tuned into 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 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 ================================================= 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 on May 17, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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. Learn more about Kessler Foundation Center for Grantmaking - https://kesslerfoundation.org/grant-programs and Alternative, Inc - https://www.alternativesinc.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 podcasts like this. 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 December 11, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.
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