In this episode of Kessler Foundation’s Fast Take podcast series, lead author John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research and Training, highlights the usefulness of the text for professionals in clinical and research settings. “By enabling us to examine brain processes and correlate them with behavior and anatomical structures, neuroimaging is advancing our ability to manage the cognitive effects of aging, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Incorporating neuroimaging in clinical trials will hasten progress toward establish Class I evidence for new treatments.”

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Funding source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kessler Foundation.

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For more information about this study, check out the press release or at Springer International Publishing (eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-48382-1; Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-48381-4  doi:10.1007/978-3-030-48382-1
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, October 5, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

Dr. Michelle Chen, Post Doctoral Fellow from our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research talks about her latest peer-reviewed article “Neural mechanisms underlying state mental fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study" which was published in the Journal of Neurology on April 29, 2020. Co-authors include Glenn R. Wylie, Brian M. Sandroff, Rosalia Dacosta-Aguayo, John DeLuca & Helen M. Genova. View this article at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-020-09853-w

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Funding source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kessler Foundation. 

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For more information about this study, check out the press release https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/mental-fatigue-multiple-sclerosis-linked-inefficient-recruitment-neural-resources or at the Journal of Neurology at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32350648  
 
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This podcast was recorded on Monday, September 21, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

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Funding source: National Institute of Health.

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For more information about this study, check out the press release or at the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

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This podcast was recorded on Thursday, October 8, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.

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To learn more about our experts click on their bio links below:
Dr. Helen Genova (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Helen%20Genova)
Dr. Erica Weber (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Erica%20Weber)
Nicky Miller (kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/nicki%20miller)

Podcast Resource links….

National Organization
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society - www.nationalmssociety.org
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) - bianj.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc…stress-anxiety.html

Mental Health
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New Jersey Mental Health emotional support during COVID 19 - www.njmentalhealthcares.org
866-202-HELP (4357), 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (EST)

Headspace.com (Mindfulness for your everyday life) - www.headspace.com/

Mindful Meditation
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Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU
Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION - www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew
3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKGv06U_KU
Headspace - www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation
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Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist at soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/covid-19

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

Welcome to this COVID-19 special edition podcast brought to you by Kessler Foundation.

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To learn more about our host and guests click on their names below:

Dr. Erica Weber, Carla Basante, Michaele Clayborne-Crosby

Kessler Foundation current tele-studies

Mental Health

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NJ Mental Health emotional support during COVID-19
(www.njmentalhealthcares.org/)
866-202-HELP (4357)
7 days a week, 8am to 8pm (EST)

Headspace.com (Mindfulness for your everyday life)

Mindful Meditation

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Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU
Jon Kabat Zinn Body Scan Meditation GUIDED MEDITATION - www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4gZgnCy5ew
3/30 Livestream Meditations with Jon Kabat-Zinn -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKGv06U_KU
Headspace - www.headspace.com/meditation/10-minute-meditation

National Organization
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nc…stress-anxiety.html

COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips - www.fcc.gov/covid-scams

Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. In new episodes, our experts weigh in on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with disabilities. And they talk about how research that changes lives continues at Kessler Foundation. Check back soon to listen to more COVID-19 podcasts on our playlist at soundcloud.com/kesslerfoundation/sets/resilience-and-disability-in-the-time-of-covid-19.

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This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis

This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)

This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039

Drs. Yael Goverover is an occupational therapist with expertise in developing interventions to improve everyday function and quality of life in individuals with MS and is a visiting scientist at Kessler Foundation. Her research focuses on cognitive and functional impairments and their impact on activities of daily living and participation. Read more

Dr. Kimberly Beckwith McGuire, is staff psychologist and leader of the MS Wellness Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation .
Dr. McGuire has more than a decade of experience treating people with MS and conducts clinical research examining the effectiveness of clinical interventions for individuals with chronic medical conditions.

Dr. Lauren B. Strober, is an expert in the field of quality of life in people with MS and a senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation. Her research focuses on secondary complications of MS. Dr. Strober explores how factors specific to the individual, such as personality and coping skills, impact quality of life and employment. Read more

MODERATOR for our panel Discussion is Michele Pignatello, chief development officer of Kessler Foundation, is responsible for raising philanthropic funds to advance Kessler Foundation’s rehabilitation research and disability employment initiatives by finding connections and building relationships. She has more than two decades of experience guiding philanthropy in support of charitable institutions. Read more

This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039

For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org

Panel Discussion #1: Wellness, Everyday Life Activities, & Employment

Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis

This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)

This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039

Our first Panel Discussion: Fatigue, Motivation, Physical Activity, & Social Cognition included Drs. Glenn Wylie, Ekaterina Dobryakova, and Helen Genova. Read more

Dr. Glenn Wylie, a leader in the application of neuroimaging technology to better understand cognition, is associate director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Wylie’s research focuses on cognitive fatigue and cognitive control in neurological populations. Read more

Dr. Helen M. Genova, an expert in the field of cognitive impairment in MS, is senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation . Dr. Genova uses magnetic resonance imaging to examine cognitive fatigue and interventions to treat it. She spearheads Kessler Foundation’s research of social cognition.

Dr. Ekaterina Dobryakova, is an expert in cognitive neuroscience, and a research scientist in our traumatic brain injury Department at Kessler Foundation. Using magnetic resonance imaging, Dr. Dobryakova examines the influence of performance feedback on learning and how learning through feedback is affected by depression and fatigue. Read more

MODERATOR for our panel Discussion is Michele Pignatello, chief development officer of Kessler Foundation, is responsible for raising philanthropic funds to advance Kessler Foundation’s rehabilitation research and disability employment initiatives by finding connections and building relationships. She has more than two decades of experience guiding philanthropy in support of charitable institutions. Read more

For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org

This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)

Our second session of the conference: Cognitive Rehabilitation in MS  was presented by Dr. Nancy D. Chiaravalloti, Dr. Chiaravalloti is a leader in the field of cognitive rehabilitation in the US and abroad, is director of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation. Dr. Chiaravalloti’s research focuses on the development of treatments to improve cognitive function.

This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the The Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue,Livingston, New Jersey 07039

For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org

Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis

This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)

Our first session of the conference: Prevalence & Nature of Cognitive Deficits in MS was presented by Dr. John DeLuca. Dr. DeLuca is internationally known for his work on cognitive processing, cognitive rehabilitation, neuroimaging, and fatigue in neurological populations. He is senior vice president for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation. Read more about Dr. DeLuca

This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039