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Reclaiming Yourself after Brain Injury: Hope for a "New, New" Self Feb 28, 2022

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Listen to Tara Buggie, brain injury survivor and advocate, present at our Winter BRAINSTORM 2022 virtual speakers event for individuals with brain injury, family and friends. Presented on Tuesday, January 27, 2022. View the presentation slides at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/Reclaiming%20Self%20after%20Brain%20Injury__Hope%20for%20a%20New%20New%20Self-Tara%20Buggie_0_1.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

Dr. Saleh applies knowledge of neurophysiology and neuroimaging to advance rehabilitation research Feb 11, 2022

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Fast Takes – Women In Science - Episode 36 Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/dr-soha-salehs-research-encompasses-neurorehabilitation-through-neurophysiology-and-neuroimaging-methodologies-ep36-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in 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.

Curiosity in science launches Dr. Lauren Strober on the path to studying neuropsychology-Ep34 Feb 10, 2022

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Fast Takes – Women in Science - Episode 34 Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Curiosity%20in%20science%20launches%20Dr%20Lauren%20Strober%20on%20the%20path%20to%20studying%20neuropsychology-Ep34-TRANSCRIPT_0.pdf Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in 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.

2021 nTIDE Year In Review - A Story Of True Grit Feb 04, 2022

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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.

Jacqueline Leddy on Moving from Onsite to Cyberspace: Conducting Virtual Clinical Trials-Ep6 Feb 01, 2022

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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.

“Accidental” artist Alder Crocker shares his story as a brain and spinal cord injury survivor Jan 27, 2022

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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/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.

Aerobic cycling may improve cognition in individuals with TBI-related memory loss-Ep33 Jan 24, 2022

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Fast Takes – Ep 33 Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Aerobic%20cycling%20may%20improve%20cognition%20in%20individuals%20with%20TBI-related%20memory%20loss-Ep33-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, “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.

Mike-at-the-Mike Panel Discussion Topic: Covid-19 and Brain Injury Jan 20, 2022

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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.

"Weasilience" - Handling Life's Wild Moments by Brain Injury Survivor Carole J Starr Jan 13, 2022

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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.

What It’s Like to Volunteer in a Research Study - Ep32 Dec 27, 2021

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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/What%20It%E2%80%99s%20Like%20to%20Volunteer%20in%20a%20Research%20Study-Ep32-TRANSCRIPT_0.pdf Ever wonder what it’s like to become a participant in a clinical research study? This podcast outlines all aspects of recruitment, vetting, protocols, and considerations for joining a study and dispels common misconceptions often fostered by Hollywood movies or TV shows. Jessica Ganga, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator at the Foundation, moderates a panel of research coordinators for mobility, spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the Foundation's recruitment manager. They share how volunteers help Kessler Foundation further its clinical research on advancing treatments, which impact the lives of individuals with disabilities worldwide. Volunteers are the heart of our research! Learn more about the panel: Rachel Byrne, Senior Research Coordinator (SCI) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Rachel%20Byrne Kate Goworek, Research Coordinator (Mobility) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Kathleen%20Goworek Jenny Masmela, Senior Research Coordinator (Stroke) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Jenny%20Masmela Sam Schmidt, Research Recruitment Manager https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Samantha%20Schmidt Angela Smith, Senior Research Coordinator (TBI) https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Angela%20Smith Frequently Asked Questions about the Foundation's Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/research-faq Volunteers are the heart of our research! Interested in joining a study? For more information on in-person and tele-studies, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies Definitions/Keywords ================================================= What is spatial neglect? Patients who have had a stroke or traumatic brain injury may have a neurological syndrome called spatial neglect, which affects their ability to pay attention to their surroundings and body parts on the less affected side (the left side for patients with right brain injury). Spatial neglect is disabling. Patients may 'forget' to shave, groom, or dress the left side of their bodies. They also have major problems with driving, reading, and balance. https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation/spatial-neglect/caregiver https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/stroke/rehabilitation/spatial-neglect/professional What is KF-NAP®? Kessler Foundation Neglect Assessment Process (KF-NAP®) is an assessment tool that may help clinicians detect the presence of spatial neglect and measure the severity of the syndrome. What is KF-PAT®? Kessler Foundation Prism Adaptation Treatment (KF-PAT®) is implemented in occupational therapy for post-stroke spatial neglect. Including prism adaptation treatment in standard of care for patients with post-stroke spatial neglect improved functional and cognitive outcomes. What is MRI contrast There are two major types of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans: with contrast and non-contrast. The main distinction is that for contrast MRIs, a dye (gadolinium-based) is given to the patient intravenously before the scan. Contrast is often order by a physician who wants to highlight a particular part of the body. What is HIPPA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. For more information, go to https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html ================================================= 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.

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