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Dr Lauren Murphy on understanding how decisions and the environment influence sci quality of life Sep 13, 2021

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Life at the Foundation - Episode 3 View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Dr-Lauren-Murphy-on-understanding-how-decisions-and-the-environment-influence-sci-quality-of-life-TRANSCRIPT.pdf This is your host Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer at Kessler Foundation. Throughout this series, I’ll be speaking with employees from all of our centers who have diverse roles and passions that help change the lives of people with disabilities. Our research assistants and coordinators, engineers, scientists, technicians, Fellows, physical therapists, and support staff all play a vital role in our research at the Foundation. In this episode, I talked with Dr. Lauren Murphy, a post-doctoral fellow in our Center for Spinal Cord injury Research and Center for Outcomes and Assessment Research. Dr. Murphy’s current research evaluates barriers to preventive medical care for people with spinal cord injuries and is supported by a fellowship from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. Learn more about Dr. Murphy at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Lauren%20Murphy, Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research, and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation at https://chnfoundation.org 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.

Dr. Hogaboom advances care for disabling injuries through regenerative rehabilitation research Sep 07, 2021

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Life at the Foundation - Episode 2 View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Dr.%20Hogaboom%20advances%20care%20for%20disabling%20injuries%20through%20regenerative%20rehabilitation%20research-TRANSCRIPT.pdf This is your host Joan Banks-Smith, creative producer at Kessler Foundation. Throughout this series, I’ll be speaking with employees from all of our centers who have diverse roles and passions that help change the lives of people with disabilities. Our research assistants and coordinators, engineers, scientists, technicians, Fellows, physical therapists, and support staff all play a vital role in our research at the Foundation. In this episode, I talked with Dr. Nathan Hogaboom, a research scientist in our Center for Spinal Cord injury Research and co-director for our Derfner-Lieberman Laboratory for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research. Dr. Hogaboom spoke about what motivates him each day to want to work at the Foundation, working with study participants, and focusing his studies to find treatments for regenerative rehabilitation for various musculoskeletal conditions. Learn more about Dr. Hogaboom at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/Nathan%20Hogaboom and the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-spinal-cord-injury-research 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.

Hospital bed alternatives at home among individuals with spinal cord injury – Dr Jeanne Zanca Sep 01, 2021

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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.

Angela Spirou on being motivated to implement new technologies in rehabilitation research Aug 19, 2021

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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 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.

Rain Maker’s RoundUp - 21 - Rodger DeRose Jun 22, 2021

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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.

REAL TALKS MS-Dr. Brian Sandroff on improving cognition and mobility impairment through exercise Jun 17, 2021

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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

Dr. Chiaravalloti talks about the role of language ability in verbal fluency of individuals with MS Jun 04, 2021

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Fast Takes – Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti talks about the role of language ability in verbal fluency of individuals with MS - Episode 25 View the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Dr%20Nancy%20Chiaravalloti%20talks%20about%20the%20role%20of%20language%20ability%20in%20verbal%20fluency%20of%20individuals%20with%20MS.pdf In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, director of the Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Chiaravalloti shared important findings from her peer-reviewed article, “The role of language ability in verbal fluency of individuals with multiple sclerosis”, published in February 2021 in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. This research upends long-held assumption that language ability is largely intact in individuals with multiple sclerosis, suggesting the need for more comprehensive neuropsychological testing. Funding sources for this study was the National Institute of Health (NCMRR) [grant number 1R01HD04579801A1] Learn more about Dr. Chiaravalloti at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20Chiaravalloti, the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research, and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury For more information about this study, read the Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders journal article (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211034821001127) Co-Authors: Amy L. Lebkuecher, Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Lauren B. Strober ======================================================= 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.

Pillar Care Continuum staff makes sacrifices to keep at risk clients COVID safe - COVID-Ep14 Jun 01, 2021

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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.

Dr. John DeLuca calls for action on rehabilitation research for progressive multiple sclerosis -Ep24 May 28, 2021

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Fast Takes Series - Prioritizing Progressive MS Rehabilitation Research - A Call From The International Progressive MS Alliance - Episode 24 Read the transcript - https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Dr.%20John%20DeLuca%20Calls%20for%20Action%20on%20Rehabilitation%20Research%20for%20Progressive%20Multiple%20Sclerosis%20-Ep24.pdf In this episode, Dr. John DeLuca, senior vice of president for research and training talks about the International Progressive MS Alliance and the peer-reviewed Alliance article “Prioritizing progressive MS rehabilitation research: A call from the International Progressive MS Alliance” published on March 15, 2021 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis Learn more about: Dr. DeLuca at https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/John%20DeLuca and the journal article at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1352458521999970 Co-authors: Kathleen M Zackowski, Jennifer Freeman, Giampaolo Brichetto, Diego Centonze, Ulrik Dalgas, John DeLuca, Dawn Ehde, Sara Elgott, Vanessa Fanning, Peter Feys, Marcia Finlayson, Stefan M Gold, Matilde Inglese, Ruth Ann Marrie, Michelle Ploughman, Christine N Sang, Jaume Sastre-Garriga, Caroline Sincock, Jonathan Strum, Johan van Beek, Anthony Feinstein ================================================= 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.

Dr. Peii Chen on improving inpatient rehabilitation outcomes for spatial neglect after stroke-EP23 May 21, 2021

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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.

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