Dr. DeLuca of Kessler Foundation Receives Medical Excellence Award for MS Research

November 28, 2012

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John DeLuca, PhD, Vice President for Research & Training at Kessler Foundation, will receive the Medical Excellence Award at the 10th Anniversary of Musical Moments for MS on Dec. 11 at NJPAC in Newark, NJ

WEST ORANGE, N.J. November 28, 2012. — John DeLuca, PhD, Vice President for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation, was named this year’s recipient of the Medical Excellence Award by Musical Moments for MS. Dr. DeLuca will be honored  at the 10th Anniversary of Musical Moments for MS on Tuesday, December 11 at NJPAC in Newark, NJ .  This major event,

Hurricane Sandy Benefit Raises Money for People with Disabilities

November 26, 2012

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Kessler Foundation establishes Hurricane Sandy Emergency Fund to award grants to disability organizations providing aid in New Jersey

West Orange, NJ. November 16, 2012. More than 200 guests supported Kessler Foundation’s Rebuilding Lives after Hurricane Sandy: A Benefit for People with Disabilities on Thursday, November 15, at The Grove in Cedar Grove, N.J.

 “As we look ahead to recovery, a group often overlooked by Hurricane Sandy’s effects is people with disabilities. Many lost wheelchairs, ramps, vehicles, medical supplies and access to accessible housing,” said Rodger DeRose,

Kessler Foundation’s Dr Chiaravalloti to speak at Virtual Reality Symposium at Walter Reed

November 26, 2012

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Experts in rehabilitation research will address ‘Virtual Reality & its Role in Wounded Warrior & Veteran Care” on Nov. 30 7:30am-4pm. at Walter Reed. Dr. Chiaravalloti’s topic is “Virtual Reality for Neuropsychology.”

West Orange, NJ. November 26, 2012. Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, of Kessler Foundation will speak at the State of the Science Symposium at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, November 30, 2012. The symposium, titled, “Virtual Reality and Its Role in Wounded Warrior & Veteran Care,” is being held from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.  Dr. Chiaravalloti, an

Former NIDRR fellow Abhijit Das, MD, DM, named director at Institute of Neurosciences in India

November 20, 2012 Dr. Das named Director of Neurorehabilitation at Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Abhijit Das, MD, DM, formerly of Kessler Foundation, was named Director of Neurorehabilitation at Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.  Dr. Das was a postdoctoral fellow in Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation for two years. During his fellowship, funded through the National

Kessler Foundation researchers predict hidden epidemic of neurological disability for India

November 19, 2012 In a report published in the Nov. 20 issue of Neurology, US/Indian researchers identify hidden epidemic of neurologic disability in India fueled by TBI, stroke and age-related dementia

West Orange, NJ. November 19, 2012. The 'Global Perspectives' published in the Nov. 20, 2012 issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, features "Neurologic Disability: A Hidden Epidemic for India." (doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3182752cdb) The authors, a team of US and Indian scientists, detail three emerging trends contributing to this public heath problem and outline measures to stem its growth.

Rebuilding Lives After Hurricane Sandy: A Benefit for People With Disabilities

November 12, 2012

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Join Kessler Foundation on November 15th at The Grove in Cedar Grove, N.J.

Kessler Foundation announced Rebuilding Lives After Hurricane Sandy: A Benefit for People With Disabilities on Thursday, November 15th at The Grove in Cedar Grove, NJ, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The evening will feature comedian Jeff Norris, a New Jersey native, the premiere 80’s cover band—the Emulators—and The Platinum Band. There will be raffle prizes, boardwalk games, caricature artists and a classic Jersey Shore menu. At the invitation of Kessler Foundation, Ben Vereen will stop by the event. Vereen, who has received care at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, looks forward to supporting this benefit to raise funds for people with disabilities who

Kessler Foundation stroke expert receives $145,000 grant from Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey

November 9, 2012

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Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey awarded 145,000 grant to A.M. Barrett, MD, director of stroke rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation for the study of hidden disabilities after stroke

West Orange, NJ. November 9, 2012.   A.M. Barrett, MD, director of stroke rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation, was awarded  a $145,000 grant (#2733) by

Kessler Foundation’s Stroll ‘N Roll Features Special Guests, Innovative Technology and Competition

October 30, 2012

WEST ORANGE/NEWARK, N.J.—Kessler Foundation celebrates its 10th Annual Stroll ‘N Roll (and Run!) on Sunday, October 16 at Branch Brook Park in Newark, N.J.

Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, singer Pras Michel from the Fugees, Tony Award Winner John Larroquette, actor Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and state leaders will attend.

Guests will glimpse the future via live demonstrations of eLEGS—a wearable, robotic, battery-powered exoskeleton that enables individuals with paralysis to stand and walk. Amanda Boxtel, an eLEGS ambassador paralyzed since 1992, will demonstrate the device, which is being tested at Kessler Foundation. Made by Berkeley Bionics, eLEGS is now used in rehabilitation; it is targeted for home and community use in 2013.

Additions to

A.M. Barrett receives NIDRR grant to study prism adaptation therapy for spatial neglect

October 24, 2012

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Three-year grant from National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research totals $595,756.

West Orange, NJ. October 24, 2012. A.M. Barrett, MD, of Kessler Foundation received a grant totaling $595,756 to study the effects of prism adaptation therapy for spatial neglect in survivors of right-sided stroke. The title of the 3-year grant from National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) is ‘Impact of Prism Adaptation Therapy for Spatial

Kessler Foundation Celebrates Stroll ‘N Roll (and RUN!), Featuring Eric LeGrand

October 19, 2012

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 Kessler Foundation celebrates its 11th Annual Stroll ‘N Roll (and RUN!) to benefit people with disabilities on Sunday, October 21st at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield and Montclair, N.J., beginning at 8 a.m. Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, Miss N.J. Teen U.S. Kendal Barrett and Miss Wheelchair NJ Kim Biglin are this year’s event ambassadors.

Runners and wheelchair racers may compete in USATF-certified 5K or 10K courses, while others can stroll or roll in the family-fun 5K around Brookdale Park. The Kids Activity Zone will offer carnival games, snacks, face painting, balloon animals

Young People Come Together for Kessler Foundation

October 19, 2012

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Nineteen students from New Jersey and New York are serving on Kessler Foundation’s first Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), including Miss New Jersey Teen U.S. Kendal Barrett. The Committee is working on planning and fundraising for the Foundation’s 11th Annual Stroll ‘N Roll (and RUN!), scheduled on Sunday, October 21st at Brookdale Park.

“Stroll ‘N Roll (and RUN!) is Kessler Foundation’s signature event that brings together people of all ages and abilities,” said Pam DeLuca, chief development officer of Kessler Foundation. “We’re so proud that these students are volunteering their time to be a change in the lives of

Model Selita Ebanks Joining Kessler Foundation’s Stroll ‘N Roll

October 19, 2012

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Model Selita Ebanks is joining Kessler Foundation’s 11th Annual Stroll ‘N Roll (and RUN!) on Sunday, October 21st at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair, N.J.

Ebanks has modeled for high fashion, including Victoria’s Secret, Neiman Marcus, Ralph Lauren and DKNY. She has appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Lucky and Eastwest. Recently, Ebanks was a backstage correspondent for Extra TV during the 2012 New York Fashion Week. She also competed in the 2010 season of Celebrity Apprentice.

“We’re excited to have Selita Ebanks join us for our signature event of the year,” said Rodger DeRose, president and chief executive officer of

Kessler Foundation Hosts Senator Menendez’s Panel Discussion on Disability Rights Treaty

October 17, 2012

 

WEST ORANGE, N.J.—On October 24, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, convened leading disability advocates—including injured former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand—to discuss strategies to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The discussion was hosted at Kessler's West Orange campus. More than 35 representatives from a wide range of state and national disability organizations voiced their support of the Senator’s efforts to garner the votes needed for ratification.

The CRPD provides a framework for the rights of individuals with disabilities across the world, based on values

Kessler Foundation research director wins NIH grant to study chemotherapy effects on brain

October 17, 2012

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 Guang Yue, PhD, was awarded an NIH grant to study adverse effects of chemotherapy on brain structure, neurophysiology, and psychomotor behavior. The 2-year grant totals $366,053.

October 17, 2012. West Orange, NJ. Guang Yue, PhD, director of Human Performance and Engineering Research at Kessler Foundation, has been awarded a grant by the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of chemotherapy on brain structure, neurophysiology, and

Kessler Foundation Fellow Named to NIDRR-Sponsored ARRT Young Investigators Panel

October 9, 2012

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 Abhijit Das, MD, DM, of Kessler Foundation recognized for research on cognitive fatigue in multiple sclerosis

West Orange, NJ. October 9, 2012. Dr. Abhijit Das, a postdoctoral fellow in Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Research at Kessler Foundation, has received recognition for his research in cognitive fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS).  Dr. Das is one of five young investigators recognized for contributions to rehabilitation research by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).  His fellowship is funded through