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09JUN16 - Meghan Caulfield Fellow Presentation Jun 09, 2016

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Meghan Caulfield, PhD presents at the 2016 Fellow Symposium "Changes in Functional Connectivity Following Prism Adaptation Therapy"

09JUN16 - Ghaith Androwis - Fellow Presentation Jun 09, 2016

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Ghaith Androwis, PhD presenting at the Fellow Symposium "Advances in Wearable Robotics & Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research" Ghaith joined the Human Performance and Engineering Lab at Kessler Foundation, with interest to work on Exoskeleton robotics (Ekso) for walking rehabilitation in adults after stroke, TBI and children with CP; Functional electrical stimulation for rehabilitation of foot drop (WalkAide device). Another area of interest includes the application of novel interventions (i.e. vestibular stimulation, Whole body vibration) on individuals with neuromuscular disability with the aim to reduce their level of disorder (i.e. Spasticity, Dystonia and muscle tone).

2016 RidgewoodRace May 30, 2016

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A quick word from Congressman Scott Garrett at the 2016 Ridgewood Wheelchair 10K.

13MAY16 Easter Seals Presentation at Kessler Foundation May 13, 2016

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Larry Bram and Nathaniel Corbin from Easter Seals presents at our Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, May 13, 2016 and share how funding from Kessler Foundation impacts US veterans and their families.

Robotics Exoskeleton Research with Dr. Gail Forrest Apr 05, 2016

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Dr. Gail Forrest is associate director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation and is also Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Over the last 6 years Dr Forrest has continued to receive state and federal funded grants concentrating on the neuroplasticity, improvement in secondary consequences and restoration of function for individuals after SCI. She has presented and published extensively in the area of neuroplasticity and musculoskeletal changes for individuals after SCI. Dr Forrest has other key interests in the area of biomechanics as related to modeling algorithms for under standing control mechanisms in upper extremity (i.e. arm reaching after stroke), and postural control during locomotion. All her areas of research are ultimately focused towards the improvement of functional mobility.

Robotic Exoskeleton Research with Dr. Karen Nolan Apr 05, 2016

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Dr. Karen Nolan is a Senior Research Scientist in Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, Assistant Professor of PM&R at Rutgers NJMS, Clinical Research Scientist at Children’s Specialized Hospital, and Affiliated Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Nolan has extensive experience in leading the design and implementation of biomechanics research and strong expertise in balance, gait, movement analysis, neuromuscular physiology, rehabilitation robotics, and peripheral motor control.

04APR16 - Powered Robotic Exoskeleton Research in the HPER Apr 04, 2016

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Welcome to a 2016 Kessler Foundation Research Speakers series. Guest speakers for today, April 4th, 2016 are Drs. Gail Forrest and Karen Nolan presenting: “Powered Robotic Exoskeleton Research in the HPER”. Dr. Karen Nolan is a Senior Research Scientist in Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, Assistant Professor of PM&R at Rutgers NJMS, Clinical Research Scientist at Children’s Specialized Hospital, and Affiliated Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Nolan has extensive experience in leading the design and implementation of biomechanics research and strong expertise in balance, gait, movement analysis, neuromuscular physiology, rehabilitation robotics, and peripheral motor control. Dr. Gail Forrest is associate director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation and is also Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Over the last 6 years Dr Forrest has continued to receive state and federal funded grants concentrating on the neuroplasticity, improvement in secondary consequences and restoration of function for individuals after SCI. She has presented and published extensively in the area of neuroplasticity and musculoskeletal changes for individuals after SCI. Dr Forrest has other key interests in the area of biomechanics as related to modeling algorithms for under standing control mechanisms in upper extremity (i.e. arm reaching after stroke), and postural control during locomotion. All her areas of research are ultimately focused towards the improvement of functional mobility. This presentation was recorded on Monday, April 4th, 2016 at the Kessler Foundation Conference Center, West Orange, NJ and is sponsored by Kessler Foundation.

2016 March nTIDE Monthly Report Apr 01, 2016

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Today is April 1, Jobs Friday, and we’ve just issued our monthly report on Trends in Disability Employment – or #nTIDE. We’re exploring today’s nTIDE with Dr John O’Neill, director of Disability & Employment Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. O’Neill looks at the six-month trends, finding reason to be cautiously optimistic, and describes an interesting new pilot study aimed at getting individuals with spinal cord injury back to work by intervening with vocational services during their inpatient rehab.

Caregiver Subject recruitment Mar 10, 2016

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We’re INSIDE KESSLER FOUNDATION with Justin Stanley, Research Recruitment Specialist – a new position here at the Foundation. Justin talks about our caregiver studies and what Kessler Foundation is learning about stress, burden, and the potential for negative health outcomes for them. Interested in becoming a research participant? Sign up at http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/joinourresearchstudies.php

Traumatic Brain Injury Subject Recruitment Mar 10, 2016

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We’re INSIDE KESSLER FOUNDATION with Justin Stanley, Research Recruitment Specialist – a new position here at the Foundation. KESSLER FOUNDATION is a major center for cognitive research in traumatic brain injury – the most common neurological disorder among young people. Justin, tells us about our studies aimed at improving treatment for individuals with cognitive deficits due to TBI. Interested in becoming a research participant? Sign up at http://www.kesslerfoundation.org/joinourresearchstudies.php

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