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Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

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Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

A national leader in neurorehabilitation research. From theory-driven research to clinical treatments in neurorehabilitation

Our work is primarily conducted in three focus areas: 1) Movement Science, 2) Cognition, Behavior & Emotion, and 3) Language & Communication.

09/06/2025

Tom Watanabe, MD, Clinical Director of the Moss Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, and colleague Jaime Ott, DO, recently published a narrative review on the clinical use of alpha-2 receptor agonist medications in the treatment of sequelae. The review highlights key considerations for clinicians, including potential indications and side effects, to support informed decision-making in patient care.

👉 Read the full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40845906/

09/05/2025

Since 2016, The International Spinal Cord Society - ISCoS has observed each year on September 5th. This important day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by individuals living with and highlights the ongoing commitment of researchers and clinicians to prevention and care.

This year’s theme, “Fall Prevention, Spinal Cord Protection,” underscores the critical role of awareness and proactive measures in one of the leading causes of worldwide.

09/04/2025

Dr. Dylan J. Edwards’ research focuses on using technology, including transcranial magnetic stimulation, telerehabilitation, and rehabilitation robotics, to improve motor recovery in stroke and .

In an ongoing translational research project, Dr. Edwards and his team are applying high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS) with the goal of promoting recovery of the nervous system and motor function in people with tetraplegia after a cervical spinal cord injury. This study is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/news/2024/edwards-innovative-translational-research-spinal-cord-injury.html

For details about Dr. Edwards' background, recent publications, and more, visit: https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/departments/rehabilitation/faculty/edwards.html

09/03/2025

Our Institute Faculty are conducting state-of-the-art research in and , and our Rehabilitation Research Registry helps make this important work possible. Read our flyer below to learn more about the Registry.

09/02/2025

September is . Throughout the month, we will share our innovative research aimed at advancing understanding of Spinal Cord Injury and improving rehabilitation.

09/01/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and restful Labor Day Weekend!

08/31/2025

Research is an integral part of work being done at the Klein Family Parkinson's Rehabilitation Center, and the Center is proud to provide funding to teams of clinicians and researchers to promote clinical-research integration in the area of Parkinson’s Disease. These grants support research projects to increase our understanding of Parkinson’s Disease and its treatment and rehabilitation, as well as innovative clinical programs that aim to improve the lives of patients and their caregivers.

Learn more about the Center here: https://research.jefferson.edu/klein-family-parkinsons-rehabilitation-center/clinical-research-integration-awards.html

08/30/2025

Institute Faculty Emeriti, Drs. Tessa Hart and John Whyte, are authors on a new publication applying the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) to better understand and plan complex behavioral interventions in cancer rehabilitation.

This study retrospectively analyzed an experimental treatment, Behavioral Activation and Problem Solving (BA/PS), in breast cancer survivors using the RTSS framework to identify overlapping treatment ingredients between conditions, ultimately explaining unexpected control group effects and refining the conceptual model of the treatment for future research. This work highlights the importance of intentional and transparent intervention specification to strengthen clinical trial design and advance cancer rehabilitation.

👉 Read the full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40837008/

08/29/2025

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can have lifelong impacts. Researchers at our Institute are making important contributions to better understanding chronic TBI outcomes and developing new approaches to effectively manage symptoms. In case you missed our TBI Model Systems Conference last fall, visit our YouTube channel for informative presentations and conversations with representatives from each of the resource tables.

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

08/28/2025

Our Institute Faculty, Dr. Umesh Venkatesan, and colleagues recently published research using machine learning to better understand how life exposure factors (LEFs) influence memory performance in older adults. Episodic memory is an early indicator of cognitive decline, and this study highlights key contributors such as age, education, volunteering, income, vision, hearing, sleep, and exercise.

By leveraging innovative approaches like XGBoost and Shapley Additive exPlanation values, the team was able to explore the impact of these factors across diverse populations. Their findings can help guide policy decisions and individualized interventions to support healthy cognitive aging.

Check out the full article here:
👉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40832727/

08/27/2025

Spotlight on the Virtual Reality Lateralized Attention Test (VRLAT), developed by researchers at Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute:

The VRLAT is an innovative virtual reality–based research tool designed to quantify the severity of left hemispatial neglect in a virtual environment that places realistic demands on attention, visual search, and ability to multi-task. The VRLAT is easy to administer, demonstrates strong sensitivity and specificity, minimal practice effects, strong validity, and outperforms traditional paper-and-pencil tests in the prediction of real-world collisions.

Want to learn more about the VRLAT? Visit our website:
👉 https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/innovations/virtual-reality-lateralized-attention-test.html

08/26/2025

Dr. Myrna Schwartz and Dr. John Whyte founded our Institute in 1992 with the vision of applying theory and addressing important questions in rehabilitation to help people with neurological disabilities. This vision continues to drive our work today.

https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/our-research.html

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50 Township Line Rd
Elkins Park, PA
19027

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/

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