Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute

Dr. Sharon M. Antonucci is a clinical researcher and a speech-language pathologist who directs our Aphasia Center and the Aphasia, Communication, & Community Lab. Visit our website to learn more about Dr. Antonucci and her work on aphasia and aphasia rehabilitation: https://ow.ly/Fwp15100AJC

The VRLAT is a 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. Visit our website to learn more: https://ow.ly/3YVa50ZZtFG

Phantom limb pain affects most individuals with limb amputation & can be difficult to treat. In this preprint, Dr. Laurel Buxbaum & team report findings from an RCT showing that a virtual reality intervention reduced phantom leg pain in patients with lower-limb amputation. https://ow.ly/Kfka50ZZtti

Dr. Solene Kalenine, CNRS Research Scientist at the University of Lille, France, headlined this month's Shrier Family Topics in Rehabilitation Science Lecture. Check out her talk, "How Gesture Cues During Word Learning Shape Naming in People with Post-Stroke Aphasia": https://youtu.be/PQDEwzV8LCE

#TBI is a leading cause of disability in Brazil and worldwide. In this publication, Dr. Dylan Edwards and co-authors performed the translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Neurological Outcome Scale for TBI (NOS-TBI) into Brazilian Portuguese. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42838118/

Looking for a tool that can assess attention deficits after #TBI? Visit our website to learn more about our Moss Attention Rating Scale (MARS) and access resources! https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/innovations/moss-attention-rating-scale.html

Dr. Dylan Edwards chaired a session at #WCNR2026 in Daegu, South Korea, presenting alongside Dr. Alberto Esquenazi, Dr. Hermano Igo Krebs, Dr. Yu-Sun Min, & Taya Hamilton on using robotics & tech to enhance neurorehabilitation & transition patients from recovering in inpatient settings to the home.

Dr. Andrew Persichetti is the Director of our Memory and Perception (MAP) Lab. His NIH-funded research studies how memory and perception systems support diverse cognitive functions. Visit our website to learn more about his impactful research projects and more! https://ow.ly/yoRo50ZZt8G

We were thrilled that our Institute was well represented at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Conference last week! Our team shared research, built new collaborations, and learned from colleagues working to advance rehabilitation science. #ACRM2026

The Naturalistic Action Test (NAT) is a clinical assessment of learned, sequential, object-oriented behavior in the service of everyday goals (e.g., making toast and coffee) among individuals impacted by neurological conditions such as #TBI, #Alzheimer'sDisease, and #stroke. ow.ly/FWjO50ZYTgJ

Have you subscribed to our Institute YouTube Channel yet? You can explore the latest research highlights, visiting scholar talks, and other insights from our researchers and collaborators. https://ow.ly/9A4f50ZXjOm

🚨New publication! Scientist in Residence Dr. Lyn Turkstra & co-authors examined post-stroke cognitive care across India, identifying variation in clinical practice and barriers to rehabilitation, highlighting the need for targeted training and care pathways. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42781561/

Want to get involved with the outstanding research we are conducting at our Institute? Visit our website to sign up for our email list, make a donation to support our work, and more. https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/get-involved.html

Heading to #WCNR2026? Join Dr. Dylan Edwards & an expert panel, including Dr. Alberto Esquenazi, for a symposium exploring how neurotechnology, robotics, and mobile technologies are transforming rehabilitation from the bedside to home and community settings. Learn more: https://wfnr-congress.org/

Another #ACRM2026 poster to add to your lineup! Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz will be featured on a poster, "Employment Outcomes Among Military Service Members and Veterans After Intensive Rehabilitation for Mild TBI and Multiple Comorbidities." Stop by Poster Station #2 on 10/15 @ 9:15 AM to learn more!

Next up in our #ACRM2026 presentation spotlights: Dr. John Whyte will present during the symposium, "You’ve Downloaded the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System Manual, Now What?" on Thursday, 10/15 at 12:30 PM. We hope you can join for another informative session!

Another event to add to your #ACRM2026 schedule: Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz will lead the Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Mild TBI Task Force meeting on 10/15 @ 7AM. If you are interested in learning more about recent mTBI research, stop by to network!

Our #ACRM2026 presentation spotlights continue! Dr. John Whyte will present during the symposium, "When "Control" Isn't Inert: Using the RTSS to Strategically Design Comparators in Rehabilitation Trials," on Thursday, 10/15 at 2:30 pm.

Another #ACRM2026 presentation you won't want to miss! Postdoc Dr. Allie Tracey and Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz will present a poster, "Daily Life After TBI: Examining Time Allocation, Social Participation, and Affect Using Ecological Momentary Assessment," on 10/15 @ 10:45 am. Stop by Poster Station #1!

Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Therrien and co-authors on this new study exploring the use of the Berg Balance Scale in telehealth for individuals with early-stage Parkinson disease! Findings support the reliability and validity of the assessment in a virtual setting. https://ow.ly/JBzV50ZUYE5

Continuing our #ACRM2026 presentation highlights, Dr. John Whyte will present on Tuesday, 10/13 at 4:00 pm during the "Applying the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System to Cognitive Rehabilitation Practice Guidelines" symposium. If you're at ACRM, we hope you can join him for this session!

Congrats to Drs. Andrew Persichetti, Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, Dr. Aaron L Wong, & postdoc Dr. Amy Lebkurcher on receiving a Knowledge Building Award funded by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation & our Institute! Their project will examine the organization and breakdown of action concepts after stroke.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania this past weekend at the Brain Injury Challenge: Race for Recovery event! #BIAPA #BrainInjury #rehabilitation

We’re excited to spotlight our Institute scientists presenting at #ACRM2026! First up: Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz on October 14th at 1:15 PM for “The Future Came Early: Ethics of AI Embedded in Brain Injury Care.” More presentation highlights to come! https://ow.ly/z3p250ZStH1

Last week, we were thrilled to host Dr. Jasmeet Hayes from the Ohio State University for our Visiting Scholar Lecture. Check out her talk, " Mild Traumatic Brain Injury & Accelerated Aging: Does TBI/Concussion Set the Stage for Later-Life Decline?” on our YouTube Channel: https://ow.ly/sbIo50ZT41T

Check out this new publication by Scientist in Residence Dr. Lyn Turkstra & colleagues! It introduces a consensus-based checklist designed to standardize how cognitive training studies are conducted & reported, supporting greater clarity & reproducibility. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42764799/

The Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Aphasia Center provides valuable resources for people with #aphasia. Individuals affected by aphasia can find information & peer support, as well as participate in research & treatment. Learn more about the Center's impactful work: https://ow.ly/uMaF50ZQzVS

We are #hiring for a tenure track faculty position! Our Institute, part of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and Thomas Jefferson University, is seeking applicants with experience conducting research in human translational neuroscience & neurorehabilitation. https://ow.ly/KAxS50ZQyL4

Our Cognition and Action Lab, directed by Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, studies the interface between cognitive representations of objects, tasks, and action planning to better understand how the body and objects are represented after stroke, limb amputation, or neurodegeneration. https://ow.ly/izcb50ZQzvG

Marja-Liisa Mailend, PhD, is the Director of our Speech and Language Recovery Lab. Her research examines speech and language production in neurogenic communication disorders and healthy speakers, with the goal of developing speech-language assessments and treatments. https://ow.ly/Pqyf50ZQxGC

Our Brain Trauma & Behavior Lab, led by Dr. Umesh Venkatesan, studies moderate-severe TBI as a chronic disability. Dr. Venkatesan investigates TBI recovery & factors that affect outcomes to develop theory-based treatment models & precision behavioral health interventions. https://ow.ly/ilW750ZPRL6

Our Cognitive-Motor Learning Lab, led by Dr. Aaron L Wong, has an open #postdoc position! The postdoc will engage in research at the intersection of cognition and motor neuroscience, focused on how people learn and plan complex, real-world behaviors. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/gaw350ZPLJY

Research at our Institute has an international reputation for excellence and spans three primary focus areas: 🦿Movement Science 🧠Cognition, Behavior, & Emotion 🗣️Language & Communication Visit our website to learn more about our innovative research and laboratories: https://ow.ly/Vlqv50ZPLze

Please join us in welcoming our new postdoc, Dr. Michael Dryzer! Dr. Dryzer will be working with Dr. Aaron L Wong in the Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory. Learn more about his research focused on Parkinson's disease, motor habit formation, and automaticity: https://ow.ly/mfog50ZQAvi

Last week, we were thrilled to host Dr. Mijail Demian Serruya for this month's Shrier Family Topics in Rehabilitation Science Lecture. Dr. Serruya's presentation, "Wearable & Implantable Approaches to Functional Neurorestoration" is now available on our YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/nnKB50ZPBFp

The Philadelphia Naming Test (PNT), developed by our Language and Aphasia Lab, helps scientists better understand how the brain accesses language in both people with and without #aphasia. Visit our website to learn more about this innovative test and to access resources: https://ow.ly/Jw8H50ZOLUX

National Postdoc Appreciation Week is the nation’s largest celebration of postdocs. Check out all the special events the Jefferson Postdoctoral Association & Office of Postdoctoral Affairs have planned for this week in recognition of the important contributions postdocs make to Jefferson research!

This week, we celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week. Our Institute appreciates all of the contributions of our wonderful #postdocs. Thank you for all you do! #NPAW2026

Our Language and Learning Lab, directed by Dr. Erica Middleton, seeks to understand how #language production processes are disrupted in #aphasia. Their work aims to develop treatments grounded in mechanisms of learning. Learn more about the lab and its research here: https://ow.ly/ZgP150ZMHhj

Stay connected with our Institute by subscribing to our YouTube channel! Explore the latest research highlights, visiting scholar talks, and other insights from our researchers and collaborators. https://www.youtube.com/@MossRehabResearch

Congratulations to Dr. Sharon M. Antonucci and colleagues on this recent publication exploring a co-developed awareness campaign for PPA. Findings showed increased understanding of speech-language therapy and strong international engagement. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42706934/

The RTSS is helping open the “black box” of rehabilitation by defining treatment targets and active ingredients, to advance research, education, and clinical care. Read about RTSS advances here: https://tinyurl.com/w2p9hmns Learn more and download the manual here: https://tinyurl.com/jcywkhyc

Can virtual reality improve assessment of spatial neglect? In this study, Dr. Laurel Buxbaum & co-authors examined the immersive VRLAT-2 developed at Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute & provided evidence supporting its validity & sensitivity. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42713914/

Last week, Dr. Dylan Edwards and other leading stroke experts participated in a Webinar, "Bridging the Gaps in Long-Term Post-Stroke Care: From Evidence to Implementation," hosted by the World Stroke Academy (WSA). It is now available to watch on the WSA's YouTube Channel: https://ow.ly/OkHq50ZMGbU

ICYMI: Last week, we were thrilled to host Dr. Rich Ivry for our Whyte-Schwartz Annual Lecture, honoring our Institute's founders. Dr. Ivry's presentation, "Probing the Role of the Cerebellum in Sensorimotor Learning and Cognition," is now available on our YouTube Channel: https://ow.ly/Ve7c50ZMFZm