Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

Our Brain Injury Neuropsychology Lab, directed by Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz, is advancing research on #TBI & #rehab. The lab's research investigates the psychosocial factors that confer resilience after #TBI through collaborative projects & mobile technology for #neurorehab. 🧠 https://ow.ly/YH9R50Yoe37

Interested in learning how to process raw fMRI data? Join us April 21–23 for an intensive AFNI Bootcamp taught by instructors from the NIH. The course covers everything from preprocessing to data analysis.

For information & to register, visit:
https://persichetti-lab.github.io/afni-bootcamp-philly/

In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, we would like to acknowledge the important contributions of #WomenInScience, including our Institute's Co-Founder Dr. Myrna Schwartz. Read more about Dr. Schwartz's exceptional research, leadership, and mentorship: https://ow.ly/wljS50Yqklx

The Brain Trauma & Behavior Lab, led by Dr. Umesh Venkatesan, studies moderate-severe #TBI as a chronic condition, especially its intersection w/ aging. The lab examines long-term cognitive, psychosocial, and functional changes to inform theory-driven treatment models.

👉 https://ow.ly/sSow50Yock1

Postdoc Dr. Allie Tracey shares insights into her research & an ongoing project using mobile technology to capture the real-world, moment-to-moment experiences of people with #msTBI & better understand their emotions & daily lives. 🧠📱
https://ow.ly/KuuM50YqkfH

This image shows details about the paper linked in the post. The title is "Behavioral Activation With Remote Technology for Emotional Distress Following Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial."

This recent paper by Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz & colleagues showed that an 8-week Behavioral Activation Treatment significantly reduced emotional distress in people w/ moderate-to-severe #TBI, highlighting the importance of structured, theoretically-based interventions.

https://ow.ly/CNCf50YobXj 🧠

Interested in learning more about Lesion-Symptom Mapping (LSM)? Our free, 3-part LSM Workshop series provides an overview of the full analysis pipeline for investigating the relationship between the brain and behavior.

https://ow.ly/kkhQ50YkpkC

IRB-approved registry flyer. Learn more here: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/research-opportunities.html

IRB-approved registry flyer. Learn more here: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/research-opportunities.html

IRB-approved registry flyer. Learn more here: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/research-opportunities.html

For over 25 years, our Research Registry has provided opportunities for patients and the community to learn about research at our Institute. With more than 2,250 members, the Registry is a unique and valuable resource for Institute researchers and collaborators.

Learn more in the attached flyers.

Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Investigators developed guidance on communicating about brain injury was developed for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and people with lived experience.

Key message: Brain injury doesn't define a person. It's just one part of who they are.

Check out our blog article about the joint statement on communicating about brain injury here: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/news/2025/joint-statement-brain-injury.html

#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #BrainInjury #TBI #BrainHealth #Healthcare #TBIMS

March is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth, and we look forward to highlighting how researchers, clinicians, and staff at our Institute and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are working hard to better understand and treat brain injury. #TBI 🧠

Dr. Amanda Therrien has spent most of her career studying degenerative cerebellar ataxias, which can result from several rare diseases. In honor of #RareDiseaseDay, we're highlighting her important research and current challenges in treating cerebellar ataxias. https://ow.ly/jYZ450Yn4Sj

Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Rachana Gangwani will present her research on the neural substrates of arm non-use post-stroke at the ASNR Annual Meeting next Month. If you're attending, stop by her poster on 3/25 to learn more about this collaborative work with Dr. Laurel Buxbaum and colleagues. #ASNR2026

Check out this recent systematic review by Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz and colleagues leveraging a meta-analytic pooled between-persons network structure of post-concussion symptoms to systematically examine the between-study heterogeneity of post-concussion symptom networks. https://ow.ly/ZoWe50Ykoh6

Check out this recent systematic review by Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz and colleagues leveraging a meta-analytic pooled between-persons network structure of post-concussion symptoms to systematically examine the between-study heterogeneity of post-concussion symptom networks. https://ow.ly/ZoWe50Ykoh6

Attending the ASNR Annual Meeting next month? Don't miss this symposium chaired by our Institute Postdoc Dr. Rachana Gagwani. She'll be joined by Dr. Jessica Cassidy & Dr. Lewis Wheaton to discuss cognitive contributions to motor performance in terms of measurement, metrics and mechanism. #ASNR2026

📆 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Whyte-Schwartz Annual Lecture on Wed, 9/9 at 12:00 pm EST! Dr. Rich Ivry, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley will present on "Probing the Role of the Cerebellum in Sensorimotor Learning and Cognition."

Thank you!

Our Aphasia Center provides #therapy programs, #research opportunities, and social activities for people with #aphasia. Visit our website to learn more and explore our virtual resource library that has an excellent selection of videos and articles about #aphasia.

https://ow.ly/NIfs50YgJak

Interested in learning how to process raw fMRI data? Join us April 21–23 for an intensive AFNI Bootcamp taught by instructors from the NIH. The course covers everything from preprocessing to data analysis.

For information & to register, visit:
https://persichetti-lab.github.io/afni-bootcamp-philly/

Diagnosing apraxia of speech remains challenging across the lifespan. Dr. Marja-Liisa Mailend and colleagues recently published a scoping review examining current diagnostic reference standards and bias-reduction practices in apraxia of speech. Read the full review here: https://ow.ly/Tjq550YgIuG

The Klein Family Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center at our Institute & Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation is a leading center integrating #Parkinson’s disease #research with innovative #therapy. Check out their website to learn more:
https://ow.ly/j7T650YgIjw

Article page showing the title 'Implementing the GUIDE-Rehab guideline in work disability prevention research' from the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.

Check out this recent editorial by Dr. John Whyte & peers highlighting the importance of implementing the GUIDE-Rehab framework in research on interventions to prevent work disability & using the framework to prepare the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation manuscripts: https://ow.ly/5i1Z50YgHOf

At our Institute, collaborations w/ clinicians across Jefferson Health are central to advancing research that addresses clinical needs. Our blog features Dr. Syed Qadri, a physiatrist working with Dr. Dylan Edwards in the Human Motor Recovery Laboratory.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/yf0N50YgH5A

Join our team! We're #hiring a clinical research coordinator in the Brain Injury Neuropsychology Laboratory, directed by Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz.

Visit our website to learn more about the position details and application process:
https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/job-opportunities.html

The Virtual Reality Lateralized Attention Test (VRLAT), developed by researchers at our Institute, is a cutting-edge research tool for quantifying the severity of hemispatial neglect in a virtual environment. Click to learn more about the test and access free resources: https://ow.ly/tCPB50Y9U1F

Our Language and Learning Lab studies #language production and how these processes are disrupted in people with #aphasia. Visit our website to learn more about their work to develop effective, #learning-based treatments: https://ow.ly/iW0m50Y9TBB

Everyday actions, like making coffee & toast, can be impacted by #Stroke, #TBI, & #AlzheimersDisease. The Naturalistic Action Test (NAT) is a clinical assessment of multi-step, object-oriented actions required for everyday goals. Learn more and access free resources here: https://ow.ly/qn9a50Y9yLu

Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is devoted to improving the lives of people with neurological disabilities through research, collaboration, & education. Visit our website to learn more about our team, innovative research labs, programs, centers, & more. https://ow.ly/q8xs50Y9ytJ

Increased physical activity may have health benefits for people w/ #msTBI. Check out this protocol, published by our Institute scientists, for the 2-stage RCT of the GetUp&Go remote, mHealth-enhanced intervention to help develop healthful habits in individuals with #msTBI. https://ow.ly/aHoL50Y9ymg