Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Research is one of several areas of rehabilitation research conducted at

TBI Research at Kessler Foundation examines common affects of brain injury, including fatigue and difficulty in thinking, learning, and memory. TBI research studies are non-invasive and use various forms of testing; a method of expertise is neuroimaging--in which researchers can observe changes in the brain before and after treatment as well as while an individual performs a specific thinking activity. The Foundation partners with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation to bring the latest discoveries to patient care. Kessler Foundation's innovative research is noted around the world. Thanks to willing research participants and the dedication of our researchers, lives are improving. Kessler Foundation is one of only nine centers in the US to have dual model systems in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. Model systems are federally-funded grants that promote collaboration through research to develop a standard of care for treating the injury and identify lifestyle issues that matter most to people with TBI. The Northern New Jersey TBI System (NNJTBIS) is a collaborative effort between Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. As a data collection center, Kessler Foundation follows individuals with TBI from the time of injury throughout their lives. This allows researchers to identify differences in treatment throughout communities and ethnicities as well as areas that need further exploration to improve the quality of life for individuals with TBI.

🧠 In our latest Real-Life Science podcast episode, we explore breakthrough research that’s redefining possibilities for ...
10/12/2025

🧠 In our latest Real-Life Science podcast episode, we explore breakthrough research that’s redefining possibilities for people with spinal cord injury. Thanks to targeted spinal cord epidural stimulation and focused rehabilitative training, independent standing—once thought impossible—is now within reach for some.

Hear from lead author Claudia Angeli, PhD, assistant director of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, as she shares how this innovative approach is changing lives.

🎧 Listen now: https://on.soundcloud.com/cx3T33aReohnQ44Rqe

10/11/2025

Do you or someone you know have spatial neglect? This common complication often escapes detection with serious consequences for stroke survivors. In our latest podcast, explore how Kessler Foundation's innovative tools like KF-NAP® and KF-PAT® are transforming how we assess and treat spatial neglect in real-world settings. To listen, visit: https://on.soundcloud.com/DXnqUdy0WzgR77pziI



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Today is World Mental Health Day! Amidst the hustle-bustle of everyday life, self-care often takes a back seat. This Men...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day! Amidst the hustle-bustle of everyday life, self-care often takes a back seat. This Mental Health Day, start a habit of taking some time for yourself and indulge in the activities that bring you joy and peace. Looking for ways to wind down? Listen to our Mindful Meditation podcast: https://on.soundcloud.com/WJQZ1AMsOCHtmUncZ8

🌟 Ready to lead and make a difference? The BACKBONES Leaders Program is now accepting applications! This empowering init...
10/09/2025

🌟 Ready to lead and make a difference? The BACKBONES Leaders Program is now accepting applications! This empowering initiative supports adults with spinal cord injury and disability in building leadership skills and strengthening their communities. Apply by October 31:https://www.backbonesonline.org/leaders-program

Plus, don’t miss Reveca Torres, Founder of BACKBONES, kicking off Kessler Foundation’s 2025 Spinal Cord Injury Event Series on October 10 with an inspiring talk on identity and goal setting.

🔗 Register here: https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-spinal-cord-injury-community-event-series

Don't miss Kessler Foundation at Disability Pride NYC's Parade on Sunday, October 19, at 11 am! Stop by our booth for gi...
10/09/2025

Don't miss Kessler Foundation at Disability Pride NYC's Parade on Sunday, October 19, at 11 am! Stop by our booth for giveaways, information on our current research, or to sign up for a study. Parade starts at Madison Square Park and ends at Union Square Park. We hope to see you there! For more information or to register, visit: https://www.nycdisabilitypride.org/about-parade-2025

Disability Pride NYC

🎬 Last week, Kessler Foundation’s Carmen Cusido, assistant director of Media Relations and Communications, and Michelle ...
10/09/2025

🎬 Last week, Kessler Foundation’s Carmen Cusido, assistant director of Media Relations and Communications, and Michelle Lopez, research assistant in the Center for Autism Research, joined the studio audience at Univision 41 for a special event featuring New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciatarelli. They represented Latino voters from across the state.

📺 Catch the segments here:
🔹Mikie Sherrill: https://tinyurl.com/3bv3ju39
🔹Jack Ciatarelli: https://tinyurl.com/2sbydvcn

🎉 En honor al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, este número de Real-Life Science destaca la innovadora investigación ...
10/08/2025

🎉 En honor al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, este número de Real-Life Science destaca la innovadora investigación de la Fundación Kessler sobre cómo el lugar de nacimiento (ser nacido en Estados Unidos o en el extranjero) afecta a las personas hispanas con lesiones cerebrales traumáticas en su capacidad para participar en actividades laborales, educativas o de voluntariado. Exploramos las conclusiones clave para los cuidadores y los médicos, destacando el importante papel que desempeñan el idioma, la comunidad y el apoyo en la recuperación.

Para escuchar, visite: https://on.soundcloud.com/obrD1WWwGQwiQFvNsE

🎉 In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this issue of Real-Life Science spotlights groundbreaking research from ...
10/08/2025

🎉 In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, this issue of Real-Life Science spotlights groundbreaking research from Kessler Foundation on how nativity—being U.S.-born or foreign-born—impacts Hispanic individuals with traumatic brain injury in their ability to engage in work, education, or volunteer activities. We explore key takeaways for caregivers and clinicians, highlighting the powerful role of language, community, and support in recovery.

🎧 Listen now: https://on.soundcloud.com/X9nbx1p195d1HDSGp9

🧠 Join us in NYC on October 28 for Understood's 2nd Annual NeuroEquity Research Collective Symposium: Paving the Way for...
10/07/2025

🧠 Join us in NYC on October 28 for Understood's 2nd Annual NeuroEquity Research Collective Symposium: Paving the Way for All Learners! Don’t miss Helen Genova, PhD, associate director of the Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation, as she takes the stage alongside other inspiring speakers and panelists for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Together, we’ll come up with ideas and take action to build a world where neurodivergent learners are seen, supported, and celebrated.

🎟️ Free registration:https://lnkd.in/eKVGM6wu

📢 Do you or someone you know have a spinal cord injury? You're invited to a three-part presentation series on navigating...
10/07/2025

📢 Do you or someone you know have a spinal cord injury? You're invited to a three-part presentation series on navigating life with SCI—scheduled for October 10, November 14, and December 12, 2025.

✔️ Each free session features expert insights and peer-led conversations designed to help you and your loved ones set meaningful goals and find support.

❗To learn more and register, visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/2025-spinal-cord-injury-community-event-series

🎉 Kessler Foundation has been on the move the past couple weeks! We were proud to take part in the NJ Healthy Aging Summ...
10/07/2025

🎉 Kessler Foundation has been on the move the past couple weeks! We were proud to take part in the NJ Healthy Aging Summit (Sept 26), Essex County Senior Wellness Day (Sept 30), and a special visit to Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Saddle Brook (Oct 2).

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn about our studies—volunteers are the heart of our research!

🔍 Want to get involved? Learn more: https://kesslerfoundation.org/join-our-research-studies

👋Come say hello at our upcoming events:
📍 NYC Disability Pride Parade, Madison Square Park— Oct 19 @ 11 am
📍Saddle Brook World Stroke Day Event, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Saddle Brook NJ, 07663— Oct 29 @ 10 am–2 pm

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