Kessler Foundation Disability Rehabilitation Research And Employment

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

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. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

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. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

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. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcl

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. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

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. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Sound

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).

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 Assista

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

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 For more information about our breast cancer studies, go to http://kesslerfoundation.org/breastcancer or call 973-243-6812 To join our research studies, go http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/joinourresearchstudies.php ===================================== 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, Vancouve

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/ For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

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/ For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

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). For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter! Be sure and check out our guests bios below: 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 comb

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/. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to www.KesslerFoundation.org Like us on FaceBook, follow us on Instagram, listen to us on Soundcloud, and tweet with us on Twitter!

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, Independe

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. For more information about Kessler Foundation and our researchers, go to KesslerFoun

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,

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 produce