Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute - MRRI

08/17/2024

Explore the evidence-based resources, cutting-edge technologies, and personalized assessments available at MRRI! Whether you're a researcher or clinician, our Innovations page (https://mrri.org/innovations/) can support your work in cognitive and .

08/16/2024

Dr. Amanda Therrien and Dr. Aaron Wong have added new appointments as faculty in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at Thomas Jefferson University. They are looking forward to teaching in the Program starting this fall and can now host master’s and doctoral students in their labs.

Learn more about the program here: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/life-sciences/degrees-programs/phd-programs/neuroscience.html

08/15/2024

MRRI is excited to host Harvard PhD students Shuchen Liu and Seda Akbiyik for a two-week visit. They are joining us from Professor Alfonso Caramazza's Lab to work with Dr. Laurel Buxbaum and Dr. Aaron Wong at MRRI. While here, they are testing research participants as part of a collaborative study that focuses on understanding the status of naive 'folk physics' in individuals who have experienced a left hemisphere stroke.

08/14/2024

Unfortunately, we are required to postpone our and Technology in Conference due to a local health warning for indoor events. Ensuring the health and safety of attendees and speakers is of the outmost importance to us.

We are rescheduling the conference to May 2-3, 2025 and we hope you will be able to join us then as part of the program!

This engaging event will bring clinical and research experts together to discuss applications and advances in robotics and technology that are relevant for the field of rehabilitation.

https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/about-us/academic-programs/graduate-education/robotics-and-technology-in-rehabilitation-symposium

08/13/2024

MRRI is continuing to advance treatment specification for ! Don't miss our latest blog post featuring Dr. John Whyte, where he discusses recent developments and upcoming activities related to the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System ( ).

Link: https://mrri.org/mrri-is-continuing-to-advance-treatment-specification-for-rehabilitation/

08/12/2024

The Human Motor Recovery Lab, led by Dr. Dylan Edwards, is pioneering stroke and spinal cord injury using cutting-edge techniques like brain stimulation ( ), neuroimaging, robotics, and virtual reality ( ). Their research spans from basic science to clinical trials, aiming to improve motor recovery and develop novel treatments.

Read more: https://research.jefferson.edu/labs/researcher/edwards-research.html

08/11/2024

The recent MRRI Visiting Scholar Lecture featured Dr. Andrew Newberg, who discussed his work on "Spirituality and Brain Health: A Neuroimaging Perspective." You can now watch it on the MRRI YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2UWMMoH7Bs

08/10/2024

Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz's Brain Injury Neuropsychology Lab explores chronic brain injury outcomes across severity. Her research focuses on psychosocial resilience and self-regulation, and they use mobile tech for assessment and intervention.

Learn more: https://research.jefferson.edu/labs/researcher/rabinowitz-research.html

08/09/2024

Reminder! 📢 MRRI and Jefferson Health have an opening for a New Institute Scientist/Tenure Track Faculty position! Check out the full job listing here: https://lnkd.in/gS5iCaKU

08/08/2024

Drs. Whyte and Turkstra are co-authors on a recent paper on the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System ( ), demonstrating its strong content validity across four evidence-based voice therapies for muscle tension dysphonia. Their work could lead to improved therapy outcomes and advancements in clinical care.

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38597797/

08/07/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Tejaswini Sudhakar has joined MRRI as a Research Assistant in the Human Motor Recovery Lab, led by Dr. Dylan Edwards. Tejaswini will be focusing on developing neuromodulation and rehabilitation technology.

Read more on our blog: https://mrri.org/mrri-welcomes-new-research-assistant-tejaswini-sudhakar/

08/06/2024

Interested in learning more about ongoing research at MRRI?

Our MRRI Research Registry flyers provide information on how the Registry works and more.

08/06/2024

Dr. Aaron Wong explores motor control and learning to improve rehabilitation for movement disorders. His research combines behavioral, computational, and neuropsychological approaches to advance recovery for those with neurodegenerative diseases and injuries.

Learn more: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/departments/rehabilitation/faculty/wong.html

08/05/2024

Aphasia is a communication disorder that can affect speech, reading, and understanding. The MossRehab Aphasia Center, founded in 1996, offers support, therapy, and research opportunities for those impacted by aphasia. Learn more about the Center from our website: https://mrri.org/mossrehab-aphasia-center/

08/04/2024

MRRI is excited to share new insights from Dr. Tom Watanabe, Clinical Director of the Moss Traumatic Brain Injury Model System at Jefferson Health. His latest paper offers a comprehensive guide on managing Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) in severe patients, highlighting pharmacological, procedural, and non-pharmacological interventions.

Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38833717/

08/03/2024

Our Moss Traumatic Brain Injury Model System's Conference is just 10 weeks away!

The event will be held at Hamilton Hall on the Thomas Jefferson University campus (1001 Locust Street, Phila) on Saturday October 12, 2024, from 9am –4pm (registration opens at 8am). The cost is $15 per person. The full program will be published in late summer.

Learn more here: https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/your-health/classes-and-events/moss-traumatic-brain-injury-model-system-consumer-conference

08/02/2024

Ready to make an impact in and neuroscience research? MRRI is hiring!

MRRI is hiring!

Check out our open positions and join a team dedicated to advancing rehabilitation research: https://mrri.org/job-opportunities/

08/01/2024

Take a look at the upcoming educational events organized by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation this August!

07/31/2024

Registration is now open! Don't miss our upcoming and Technology in : Bridging Science and Clinical Care Symposium on September 13-14, 2024!

Dr. Alberto Esquenazi and Dr. Dylan Edwards are hosting this exciting event that will bring together scientific and clinical experts to discuss applications and advances in robotics and technology that are relevant for the field of rehabilitation.

https://jefferson.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=34886 MossRehab

07/30/2024

Learn about the latest in neurorehabilitation and neuroscience research on MRRI's YouTube Channel! Subscribe to make sure you don't miss upcoming Seminars, Visiting Scholar Lectures, and lab updates from leading researchers in the field.

https://www.youtube.com//videos

07/29/2024

The MRRI Brain Injury Nociception Assessment Measure (BINAM) offers a reliable way to identify and manage noxious conditions, even in non-communicative patients.

Read more about BINAM’s development and potential on our website: https://mrri.org/brain-injury-nociception-assessment-measure-binam/

07/28/2024

The MRRI Brain Injury Functional Outcome Measure (BI-FOM) offers a comprehensive measure of global functioning after moderate or severe brain injury. Learn about its development and potential impact on outcomes on our website: https://mrri.org/brain-injury-functional-outcome-measure-bi-fom/

07/27/2024

Paper Alert!

Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz and colleagues explored home-based exercises for stroke using sensor data. They found that individuals who exercised at least four times a week during the first six weeks were more likely to continue exercising over a 24-week period. These findings could help develop effective home rehabilitation programs for recovery.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39008398/

07/26/2024

Research is an important part of treatment, often leading the way to new advances and innovations in rehabilitation. You can help make a difference by supporting research at MRRI.

Learn more on our website: https://mrri.org/donate-now/

07/25/2024

Curious about the best ways to communicate with individuals with post-traumatic amnesia (PTA)? In the MossRehab PTA Protocol, clinicians and researchers outline specific actions for coordinated care.

https://mrri.org/innovations/mossrehab-post-traumatic-amnesia-pta-protocol/

07/24/2024

Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, as well as MRRI Scientist in Residence Dr. Gabriella Vigliocco and Former MRRI Postdoc Dr. Frank Garcea, are among an international group of experts who contributed to this recently accepted collaborative paper that provides working definitions of 17 key constructs in the domain of semantic knowledge, including abstractness, embodiment, action semantics, semantic control, and semantic distance. The authors hope these concise definitions will assist theory-building and research in this area.

https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/xrnb2

07/23/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Shailesh Kantak for being featured in the latest edition of The Researcher newsletter from Jefferson's Office of Research and Technology Development! Dr. Kantak recently received the J. Stanley Cohen Award, and he discusses his background and his research in this featured article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_pmaBxrmr6x5JyFmaqoGqpDiSryHqYhf/view

07/22/2024

If you're attending , don't miss this special symposium featuring Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz and other leading experts in the field of traumatic brain injury ( )! They will be discussing the effects of neighborhood on outcomes after TBI. ACRM - American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

07/21/2024

The Sensorimotor Learning Lab at MRRI, led by Dr. Amanda Therrien, focuses on motor for individuals with neurological disorders such as cerebellar ataxia and stroke. The lab aims to enhance understanding of the sensory and motor control mechanisms underlying these disorders using robotics, 3D motion capture, and VR.

More: https://research.jefferson.edu/labs/researcher/therrien-research.html

07/20/2024

Dr. Umesh Venkatesan is a neuropsychologist with expertise in traumatic brain injury ( ), aging, and dementia. His primary focus is on individuals living with TBI, and the social and environmental influences on their functioning as they age with disability.

Learn more about Dr. Venkatesan’s research here:

Umesh Venkatesan, PhD Assistant ProfessorInstitute Scientist, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute Contact Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute 50 Township Line Road Suite 100 Elkins Park, PA 19027 Email Umesh Venkatesan 215-663-6153 Featured Links Dr. Venkatesan's Research Moss Rehabilitation R...