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RainMaker Roundup - 40- John DeLuca Dec 17, 2021

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Our Senior Vice President for Research and Training, Dr. John DeLuca talked with @RVNTV's Mark Iorio about how @KesslerFdn's mission and leadership continues the work of our namesake, Dr. Henry H. Kessler. Our work helps people with disabilities improve daily functioning and independence, to fully participate in community life. Used by permission RVN Television #RVNTv #RVNTelevision #RainMakersRoundup

Prevalence of spatial neglect prompts call for screening survivors of right and left brain strokes Dec 09, 2021

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Fast Takes - Episode 31 Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/Prevalence%20of%20spatial%20neglect%20prompts%20call%20for%20screening%20survivors%20of%20right%20and%20left%20brain%20strokes-Ep31.pdf In this episode, Dr. Peii Chen, senior research scientist in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, talks about her peer-reviewed article, “Prevalence of spatial neglect post-stroke: A systematic review,” e-published on September 24, 2021, in the journal Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Funding source: Part of this work was supported under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR; grant number no. 90IFDV0001). Learn more about: Dr. Peii Chen at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Peii%20Chen. The peer-reviewed article at www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl…189?via%3Dihub and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith Co-authors: Emily Esposito, Grigoriy Shekhtman 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.

A Caregiver's Challenges - Resilience, Self-Care, and Love Nov 30, 2021

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Welcome to another Kessler Foundation podcast! Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/a-caregivers-challenges_resilience-self-care-and-love-TRANSCRIPT.pdf In this episode, the Foundation’s Jessica Ganga, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator, and Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer, had the opportunity to speak with Ali Welch. She multitasks as mother, schoolteacher, and caregiver to her husband Pete, who was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury as result of a traumatic event. Learn more about Jessica Ganga, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/jessica-ganga and Joan Banks-Smith, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith For information about the Foundation’s caregiver studies, go to kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/caregiver or our traumatic brain injury research, go to https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury Caregiver Resources: ================================================= LoveYourBrain.com www.loveyourbrain.com/attend-a-virtual-caregiver-retreat www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/practice www.loveyourbrain.com/mindset Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey www.bianj.org/support/#a3 www.bianj.org/resources/ Websites Care for the Caregiver www.caregiver.com Caregiving - Blog & Forum - Reeve Foundation www.christopherreeve.org/blog/tags/caregiving Books https://www.amazon.com/Over-My-Head-Doctors-Looking/dp/0740705989/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=over+my+head+book&qid=1636634340&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Caregivers-Soul-Community/dp/1623610206/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=chicken+soup+for+the+caregiving+soul&qid=1636634696&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Caregiver-Peter-Rosenberger/dp/1683972821/ref=sr_1_23?crid=2G5K54K7WXCW3&keywords=books+for+caregivers&qid=1636635884&refinements=p_72%3A1250221011&rnid=1250219011&s=books&sprefix=books+for+care%2Caps%2C174&sr=1-23 Support Guide https://lapublishing.com/supporting-survivors-caregivers-after-brain-injury https://lapublishing.com/search.php?search_query=caregivers&section=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.

Touch the Stars - Accessible Astronomy with Noreen Grice Nov 19, 2021

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Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/Touch%20the%20Stars%20-%20Accessible%20Astronomy%20with%20Noreen%20Grice-ORIG-Transcript.pdf In this podcast, Jessica Ganga, Communications and Digital Coordinator here at Kessler Foundation spoke with Noreen Grice, astronomer, author and founder of the website You Can Do Astronomy (youcandoastronomy.com), Making Astronomy and Space Science Accessible for All. Noreen is an established astronomy educator, manager, business leader and entrepreneur with an extensive background in informal science education and planetarium management who leads in high-stakes environments. She has been named recipient of the Klumpke-Roberts Award (previously bestowed upon Carl Sagan) by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for “outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy.” Grice brings expertise in designing, training and delivering instructional materials and programs for visitors with disabilities and holds Master’s degrees in astronomy and business administration. She excels in complex problem-solving and creating, implementing and fine-tuning strategic mechanisms to mentor and impact diverse learners of all abilities. Grice is recognized for her commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Recently, Grice was named president of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society (2021 - 2027). Learn more about Noreen Grice, https://www.linkedin.com/in/noreengrice Jessica Ganga, https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/jessica-ganga Joan Banks-Smith, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith Resources ===================================== You Can Do Astronomy - https://www.youcandoastronomy.com Accessible astronomy books authored by Noreen Grice - https://www.youcandoastronomy.com/btbooks.html NASA projects with Noreen Grice - https://www.youcandoastronomy.com/btnasa.html National Braille Press - https://www.nbp.org Braille Exhibits - https://chandra.harvard.edu/impact/braille.html A Universe of Sound - https://chandra.harvard.edu/sound NASA - Braille Displays Get New Life With Artificial Muscles- https://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/tech20090813.html Keywords ===================================== What is braille? Braille is a system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers by people who are blind or who have low vision (https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision/braille/what-braille) What is NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is America’s civil space program and the global leader in space exploration. (https://www.nasa.gov/about/index.html) What are tactile graphics? Tactile graphics, sometimes referred to as the haptic sensory modality, deliver information through touch (https://www.washington.edu/doit/what-are-tactile-graphics) ================================================= 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.

Brain Network Dysfunction in Poststroke Delirium and Spatial Neglect-An fMRI Study–Dr. Olga Boukrina Oct 28, 2021

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Fast Takes - Episode 30 Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-12/Brain%20Network%20Dysfunction%20in%20Poststroke%20Delirium%20and%20Spatial%20Neglect-An%20fMRI%20Study%E2%80%93Dr.%20Olga%20Boukrina-Fast-Takes-Ep30-Transcript.pdf In this episode, Dr. Olga Boukrina, Research Scientist in our Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research talks about her peer reviewed article “Brain Network Dysfunction in Poststroke Delirium and Spatial Neglect: An fMRI Study” published on October 8, 2021 in the journal Stroke. Funding source: American Heart Association grant 17SDG33660442 (Dr Boukrina). In kind support provided by grant R24AG054259 (PI: Inouye) from the National Institute on Aging. Learn more about: Dr. Boukrina at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Olga%20Boukrina The peer-reviewed article at https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/STROKEAHA.121.035733 and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith Co-authors: Mateusz Kowalczyk, Yury Koush, Yekyung Kong, A.M. Barrett ================================================= 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.

Pilot study explores neural mechanisms of balance dysfunction after traumatic brain injury – Ep 29 Oct 22, 2021

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Fast Takes episode - 29 Rea the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Pilot%20study%20explores%20neural%20mechanisms%20of%20balance%20dysfunction%20after%20traumatic%20brain%20injury%20%E2%80%93%20Ep%2029.pdf In this episode, Dr. Vikram Shenoy Handiru, associate research scientist in our Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research talks about his peer-reviewed article “Graph-theoretical analysis of EEG functional connectivity during balance perturbation in traumatic brain injury: A pilot study” e-published on July 26, 2021 in the journal Human Brain Mapping. Funding source: New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research, Grant/Award Number: CBIR15MIG004 Learn more about: Dr. Shenoy Handiru at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Vikram%20Shenoy%20Handiru The peer-reviewed article at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hbm.25554 Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-mobility-and-rehabilitation-engineering and podcast host Joan Banks-Smith at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Joan%20Banks-Smith Co-authors: Alaleh Alivar, Armand Hoxha, Soha Saleh, Easter S. Suviseshamuthu, Guang H. Yue, Didier Allexandre ================================================= 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.

Changing lives through regenerative rehabilitation research - The Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory Oct 15, 2021

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Welcome to a special edition of Fast Takes - Episode 28 Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/Changing%20lives%20through%20regenerative%20rehabilitation%20research%20-%20The%20Derfner-Lieberman%20at%20Kessler%20Foundation-TRANSCRIPT.pdf In this episode, we will discuss how lives are changed through regenerative rehabilitation research in our Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory. Our Host is CarolAnn Murphy, senior writer at the Foundation. For this roundtable, CarolAnn spoke with Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD (https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Trevor%20Dyson-Hudson), and Nathan Hogaboom, PhD, (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Nathan%20Hogaboom) co-directors of the Derfner Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research at Kessler Foundation, and Gerard Malanga, MD, from New Jersey Regenerative Institute (Visiting Scientist at Kessler Foundation) (https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/gerard-malanga-md). † Drs. Dyson-Hudson and Hogaboom acknowledge the untimely passing of their co-author and colleague, Dr. Malanga (1961 -2022), well known for his substantial contributions to rehabilitation care and research. As a leader in this field, Dr. Malanga is also remembered as a teacher and mentor who inspired so many to dedicate their careers to improving the lives of individuals with disabling illnesses and injuries. 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.

Soups And Sweets - A Perfect Recipe For Giving Back To A Community Oct 08, 2021

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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.

Melvin Mejia on balancing time to capture quality data for outcomes in movement rehabilitation-Ep5 Sep 28, 2021

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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.

Jamil Williams learns more about his disability while contributing to spinal cord injury research Sep 20, 2021

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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.

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