Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

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

February 11th marks International Women and Girls in Science. Join us in celebrating the important contributions of women in science at our Institute. We are proud to support and train the next generation of female leaders in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation.

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Our NIH-Funded Cognition & Action Lab, Directed by Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, studies the interface between cognitive representations of objects, tasks, & action planning to understand conceptual representations & how object representations are disrupted in neurologic conditions. https://ow.ly/MSEF50Y7lS8

Last week, members of our Brain Injury Neuropsychology Lab attended #INS2026 in Philly🧠. Their poster, “Characterizing Self-Reported Treatments for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms,” highlighted the wide range of interventions sought by people w/ PPCS & the need for multidisciplinary care.

Interested in learning how to process raw fMRI data? Join us April 21–23 for a 3-day intensive AFNI Bootcamp taught by instructors from the NIH. The course covers everything from preprocessing to data analysis.

Register now:
https://persichetti-lab.github.io/afni-bootcamp-philly/

Our Memory and Perception (MAP) Lab, led by Dr. Andrew Persichetti, studies how memory and perception support cognition, focusing on spatial navigation and how concrete and abstract concepts are represented in the mind and brain.
Learn more about the MAP lab here:
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As we celebrate Black History Month, the Institute honors the contributions of individuals who have left a mark on their fields, including Carl V. Granger, MD, a third-generation African American physician whose groundbreaking work significantly shaped the landscape #PM&R.
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The Philadelphia Naming Test (#PNT), developed by our Language and Aphasia Lab, is a picture naming test that assesses lexical access in individuals with and without #aphasia.

Interested in learning more or accessing our free resources? Visit our website: https://ow.ly/H44C50Y7kME

This image shows details about the paper linked in the post. It was published in the journal Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. The title is, "Editorial: Mechanism Matters."

A new editorial in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair cautions against prioritizing statistical power over scientific precision in neurorehab research & underscores the importance of the #RTSS for defining clear treatment targets, ingredients, & mechanisms of action.

https://ow.ly/ypHL50Y7kzL

This is an IRB-approved document with details about our Rehabilitation Research Registry. Information can be found here: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/research-opportunities.html

This is an IRB-approved document with details about our Rehabilitation Research Registry. Information can be found here: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/research-opportunities.html

This is an IRB-approved document with details about our Rehabilitation Research Registry. Information can be found here: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/research-opportunities.html

Our Research Registry allows patients and community members to discover exciting research opportunities at our Institute. Participants help us make critical advances in science and clinical care.

Learn more about our Research Registry in the attached flyers.

The accomplishments of Black Americans have played a key role in history. Black History Month prompts time to reflect on the impact of these achievements & the Black experience in our country.
Learn more about this year's theme for Black History Month designated by ASALH: https://ow.ly/jz6o50Y7kwL

Dr Aaron L Wong has been working on NIH-supported studies on the impact of left hemisphere stroke on the ability to use tools. Last year he also shared new data on motivation, effort & movement in Parkinson’s disease at the Society for the Neural Control of Movement mtg.
https://tinyurl.com/3j7dh75z

In case you missed it: Dr. John Whyte presented at this month's Shrier Family Topics in Rehabilitation Science Seminar on 1/21. His presentation, The "Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System: Present & Future" is available on our YouTube channel now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ43YkucJjE

Rabinowitz, Amanda Amanda Rabinowitz, PhD Research Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation MedicineAssociate Director, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute Contact Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute 50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 Email Amanda Rabinowitz 215-663-6526 Featured Links Dr. Rabi…

This past year, Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz received NIH funding to develop a behavioral activation therapy chatbot for people w/ TBI, & she published a clinical trial showing mobile technology–augmented behavioral activation effectively treated depression & anxiety after TBI.

https://ow.ly/GUvN50Y1P4B

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Our latest blog article features Dr. Eric Stulberg, a neurologist working in the Human Motor Recovery Lab (@edwardsneurolab.bsky.social). Dr. Stulberg shares his background, clinical and research interests, & experiences working at the institute.
rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/news/2026/me...

📆 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Whyte-Schwartz Annual Lecture on Wed, 3/25 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."

#Attention deficits are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Scientists at our Institute developed the Moss Attention Rating Scale (MARS) as an observational rating scale that provides a reliable and ecologically valid measure of attention after #TBI.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/JZMw50Y1PPg

Dr. Marja-Liisa Mailend research is advancing our understanding and developing new treatment approaches for neurogenic communication disorders. Her NIH- and Albert Einstein Society-funded projects are investigating speech entrainment interventions for people with #aphasia.
https://ow.ly/TgSS50Y1OQ8

The Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (#RTSS) opens the “black box” of rehab by providing a standardized framework to clearly define treatment targets & active ingredients intended to address them.

👉 Check out recent updates and advances to the RTSS here:
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Severe #braininjury can result in a period of impaired consciousness, which interferes with the patient’s ability to report symptoms. Thus, #BINAM was developed to assess behavioral & physiologic responses (i.e., nociception) in unconscious patients.

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/oOjo50XZLKM

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Dr. Amanda Therrien studies how damage to the cerebellum disrupts sensorimotor function & motor learning. Using behavioral, computational, and brain stimulation methods, her NSF-funded work aims to advance rehab therapies for sensory & movement disorders. 🧠

Learn more: https://ow.ly/hVHh50XYepY

As we welcome everyone back from the holidays, our team is looking forward to continuing work on innovative research & advancing the field together. Learn more about our 2025 highlights & what's in store for 2026 from Institute Director Dr. Dylan Edwards. https://ow.ly/jOYG50Y08Z4