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UNIVERSITY of MEDICINE and DENTISTRY of NEW JERSEYDEPARTMENT of PHYSICAL MEDICINE and REHABILITATION
MENTOR CHART
Policy 40-80-00
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Adler, Uri, [email protected] None Stroke (spasticity and swallowing disorder) None
Altschuler, Eric, M.D., [email protected]
Human Antibodies to the 1918 Pandemic Influenza Virus.
Psychophysics of the Visual Perceptual Binding Problem.
Autonomic Dysfunction in Spinal Muscular Atrophy. (JR Bach, M.D., PI).
HIV Elite Controller Study
Rehabilitation of hemiparesis and other deficits after stroke.
Basic and Clinically Applied Cognitive Neuroscience.
Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) associated inflammatory diseases.
History of medicine and medicine in literature.
Treatment of pandemic viruses.
None
Averill, Allison, M.D.Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - East(973) [email protected]
None
The effect of acupuncture on patients who have sustained a neurological injury
Enhancing neurological recovery after BI and Stroke
None
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Barrance, Peter, Ph.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center(973) [email protected]
Pathological tibiofemoral positioning and cartilage contact in the ACL deficient knee
Establishing the ability of people with knee osteoarthritis to maintain stationary positioning for weightbearing MRI
Biomechanics of risk factors and treatment methods for knee osteoarthritis
Biomechanical modeling using static and dynamic medical imaging data (e.g. MRI)
Biomechanical testing of joints and orthopaedic devices
Neuromuscular control differences associated with knee pathology
Subcontract in University of Delaware NIH Program Grant (P series). Project: Risk Factors for Progression of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Improved Weightbearing Evaluation of Knee Osteoarthritis (NIDRR Field Initiated Development Grant)
Barrett, Anna, M.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center(973) [email protected]
Levetiracetam (Keppra) to Improve chronic Aphasia in Post-Stroke Patients
Visual Distraction in Near & Far Extrapersonal Space
Aricept Plus a Behavioral Strategy to Improve Functional Tasks in Vascular Dementia
Comparing prism adaptation therapy and bromocriptine medication for spatial neglect; theoretical and practical outcomes
Visual-spatial function, Stroke Rehabilitation, Cognitive Neurology and theoretically-based Cognitive Rehabilitation
PI—Levetiracetam (Keppra) to Improve chronic Aphasia in Post-Stroke Patients (UCB Pharma, Inc.)
PI—Spatial Neglect & Bias in Near & Far Space (NIH/NINDS, KO2)
PI—Aricept Plus A Behavioral Strategy to Improve Functional Tasks in Vascular Dementia (Eisai Inc. /Pfizer, Inc.)
PI—Building a Science for Treatment of Spatial Neglect (NIH/NINDS)
Brooks, Monifa, M.D.Kessler [email protected]
24 hour Blood Pressure and Vascular Control in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord InjuryDual Diagnosis None
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Chen, Boqing, M.D., [email protected]
Co-Director, accepting Spine fellows (works with Dr. Todd Stitik, MD, Director and Dr. Patrick Foye, MD, Co-Director)
Innovational Spine Procedures for Pain management, acupuncture and musculoskeletal medicine, musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound in clinical practice
None
Cheng, JenFu, M.D.Children's Specialized [email protected]
“Effects of SCUBA diving on the pulmonary function of individuals with disabilities"
"Effects of functional electrical stimulation bicycle ergometry on the bone density of children with spinal cord dysfunction"
"Alcohol nerve blocks versus botox injections for spasticity of the hamstrings and gastrocnemius muscles of children with diplegic cerebral palsy"
ETOH vs. Botox study is not very active but is an IRB-approved study
Adaptive Sports and Recreation, Cerebral Palsy, and Spasticity
FES study is grant-supported but Dr. Castello is PI.
Chiaravalloti, Nancy Ph.D. Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center(973) [email protected]
Working Memory in MS: Using fMRI to Identify the Deficit
Improving learning in MS: A Randomized clinical trial
Improving learning in MS: A Randomized clinical trial –
Memory and new learning Working memory Functional MRI Multiple Sclerosis Traumatic Brain Injury
Working Memory in MS: Using fMRI to Identify the Deficit (NMSS) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. RO1. Improving learning in MS: A Randomized clinical trial” (NICHD, RO1)
National Institute of Disability and
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Chiaravalloti, Nancy Ph.D. Rehabilitation Research – TBI Model System Site Specific Project
Cole, Jeffrey, [email protected]
Biomechanical predictors of shoulder pain and pathology during manual wheelchair propulsion in tetraplegia
EMG/NCS/SSEP Pain ManagementHeadaches Pelvic Pain Syndromes
New Jersey Commission for SCI
DeLisa, Joel, A., M.D., M.S.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education CenterWest Orange, NJ(973) [email protected]
UMDNJ – University Hospital(973) 972-4394
None
Rehabilitation outcome studies
Physiatric education - undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education
Health services delivery research
Evaluation of clinical competency
Quality Improvement
None
DeLuca, John, Ph.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center West Orange, NJ(973) [email protected]
Actual Reality: Advancing functional Assessment for Individuals with MS
Human Associative learning
Cognitive Dysfunction as a Function of Localization of Cerebral Aneurysm
Cognitive effects of multiple sclerosis
MS Fellowship in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (NMSS)
Advanced Multidisciplinary Training
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and assessing cognition in TBI & MS
Working Memory in MS: Using fMRI to Identify the Deficit
Improving learning in MS: A Randomized clinical trial
Working Memory
Functional Outcome Following TBI: Prognostic Indicators
Functional Neuroimaging following TBI & MS
Program in Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (NIDRR)
Actual Reality: Advancing functional Assessment for Individuals with MS (NMSS)
Cerebral Blood Flow and BOLD Changes in TBI using fMRI (NMSS) Helmet for functional neuroimaging studies (NIH)
Improving Cognitive Rehabilitation Strategies to improve learning and memory in MS (NMSS) Working memory in MS: Using fMRI to identify the deficit (NMSS)
Improving new learning in MS: A randomized clinical trial (NIH).
Using fMRI to Identify Encoding Deficits in TBI (NIH)
Diamond, Martin, M.D.Children’s Specialized Hospital(908) [email protected]
None
Cerebral PalsySpasticity ManagementDystonia ManagementNeuromuscular Conditions
None
Dyson-Hudson, Trevor, M.D.Spinal Cord Injury Research
Pharmacological Management of Dyslipidemia in Persons with
Secondary medical conditions and neurorecovery in spinal cord injury
None
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center (KMRREC)1199 Pleasant Valley WayWest Orange, NJ [email protected]
(800) 248-3221, ext. 2259
Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
Collaboration on Upper Limb Pain in Spinal Cord Injury (CULP-SCI) (Co-PI)
Biomechanical Predictors of Shoulder Pain and Pathology During Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in Tetraplegia (Co-Investigator)
Musculoskeletal pain and overuse injuries
Pain
Musculoskeletal examination of the upper limb
Acupuncture
Edwards, W. Thomas, Ph.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education CenterWest Orange, NJ(973) [email protected]
Assessment of postural control on a moving platform
Evaluation of ankle stiffness to joint perturbations
Patterns of Motion during Control of Postural Stability
Evaluation of an Intelligent Patient Lift and Transfer Device
Falls, balance, and postural control
Biomechanical/dynamic modeling
Spine mechanics
Development of refined patient handling techniques
Development of an Intelligent Patient Lift and Transfer Device (NIDRR)
Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Center on Neuro-musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (NIDRR, Dr. Sue Ann Sisto, co-Principal Investigator)
Elovic, Elie, M.D.
Measuring Fatigue in Acquired Brain Injury
Exploration of the Relationship Between Fatigue and Endocrine Abnormalities after Traumatic Brain Injury
Use of Botulinum toxin in spasticity management following Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Neuropharmacology
Relationship between hormone abnormality and fatigue and depression after TBI
Patient Registry Outcomes in Spasticity - ProsCare
The Effect of Botulinum Toxin A BOTOX® on Balance and Community Ambulation in Spastic Hemiplegic Patients
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education CenterWest Orange, NJ(973) [email protected]
Elovic, Elie, M.D.
Efficacy of Pharmacological Treatment of Working Memory Impairment after Traumatic Brain Injury: Evaluation with fMRI.
Functional Quantification of the Benefit of Chemoneurolytic Intervention in the Management of Acquired Brain Injury Related Spasticity
Evaluating the Effect of Chemoneurolytic Intervention on Balance and Performance of a ADA Modeled Obstacle Course in Spastic Hemiplegic Patients, on Open Label Trial
Portable Low-Cost Glove for Functional Hand MeasuresThe Validation of a New Method to evaluate the Effects of Chemoneurolytic Intervention on Balance and Community Ambulation in Spastic Hemiplegic Patients: An Open Label Trial
PROS (Patient Registry Outcomes in Spasticity) Care
Transcranial Magnetic stimulation in the study of brain function
Transcranial Magnetic stimulation to evaluate changes in the corticospinal pathways after spasticity and rehabilitation interventions
The relationship between fatigue and endocrine abnormalities following traumatic brain injury
Efficacy of pharmacological treatment of working memory impairment after traumatic brain injury: Evaluation with fMRI
Portable low-cost glove for functional hand measures
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Fantasia, Michele, M.D.Children’s Specialized [email protected]
None
Cerebral Palsy
Spinal cord dysfunction/injury
Botox for spasticity
None
Findley, Thomas W. M.D., Ph.D.East Orange [email protected]
Clinical Changes After Structural Integration (Rolfing) Muscle Stiffness and Postural Stability
Stroke Prevention, Incidence and Outcomes in Veterans with Diabetes
Health Care Utilization in Spinal Cord Injury –Effects of Diabetes
Alternative Medicine (Rolfing)International Conference on Fascia Research (www.fascia2007.com)
Health services researchPosture and BalanceMathematical modeling
Stroke Prevention, Incidence and Outcomes in Veterans with Diabetes (VA)
First International Congress on Fascia Research (NIH)
Forrest, Gail, Ph.D.
NeuroRecovery Network (CRF-NRN) database for Functional, Health and Quality of Life Improvements After Spinal Cord Injury
Stand Retraining and Functional Electrical Stimulation for SCI
Biomedical Predictors of Pain and Injury during Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in Tetraplegia
Understanding mechanisms related to Neuroplasticity for individuals with neurological impairment.
Understanding and improving balance mechanisms for balance impaired populations such as individuals with traumatic brain injury.
Mathematical modeling the arm and or leg to determine intersegmental dynamics.
Improvement of function and mobility for Individuals with Spinal Cord, Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke.
PI—Neural Recovery Network Grant: Christopher & Dana Reed Fdn and Center for Disease Control
PI—Stand Restraining and Functional Electrical Stimulation for SCI: New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research.
PI—Biomedical Predictors of Pain and Injury during Manual Wheelchair Propulsion in Tetraplegia: New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education CenterWest Orange, NJ (973) [email protected]
Forrest, Gail, Ph.D.
Collaboration on Upper Limb Pain in Spinal Cord Injury (CULP-SCI)
Portable low-cost glove for functional hand measures
Norman Gait Across the Decades: Difference in gait across age and gender
Computationally Quantifying Wheelchair Set-Up to Minimize Peak Shoulder Joint Forces Throughout Manual Wheelchair Propulsion: A pilot study.
Functional intervention of upper arm reaching and targeting performance training post stroke in 2-D environment using HARI (Hand and Arm Rehabilitation Interface)
Bone geometry and bone mineral density
Co-Investigator—Collaboration on Upper Limb Pain in Spinal Cord Injury (CULP-SCI): National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation (NIDDR).
Co-Investigator—Portable low-cost glove for functional hand measures: National Institute of Health.
Foye, Patrick, M.D.Associate ProfessorDept. of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School, Newark(973) [email protected]
None
Low back pain, including coccydynia (coccyx pain, tailbone pain)
Interventional Pain Management
Electromyography and Nerve Studies
Innovations in medical education for students and residents
Workers compensation outcomes
Multiple Research Grants-Details available upon request
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Various musculoskeletal topics
Gans, Bruce, M.D.CMO:Kessler Institute for RehabilitationProfessor of PM&R: UMDNJ-NJMS1199 Pleasant Valley DriveWest Orange, NJ 07052 (973) [email protected]
Medical Needs of Adults with Spina Bifida
An analysis of inpatient rehabilitation cases denied for payment and appealed to Medicare
Health Care Administration
Health Delivery Systems
Quality Improvement
Spasticity Management With Phenol Nerve Blocks
Applications Of Technology To The Human Condition
Foundation for PM&R
Garstang, Susan, M.D.UMDNJ/NJMSADMC 1, Room 101(973) [email protected]
NoneEducation – Learning Styles, Adult Learning, and Self-Assessment None
Gill, Carol, M.D.Department of Veterans Affairs NewJersey Health Care System385 Tremont AvenueEast Orange [email protected]
None
Infectious Disease Issues in SCI/D Patients Medical Management in Chronic SCI/D Patients
Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers in the SCI Patient Population
The Use of Telemedicine/Telehealth Technology in Managing the SCI/D Patient
Assessing, Preventing and Managing Caregiver Burden of Caregivers of the SCI/D Patients
None
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Sexuality Issues in the SCI/D PatientsMental Concerns in the SCI/D Patient Population
Im, Chae, M.D.Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System385 Tremont AvenueEast Orange, NJ 07018(973) 676-1000 ext [email protected]
None Electrodiagnosis None
Jain, Sudesh Sheela, M.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education CenterWest Orange, NJ(973) 731-3900 ext [email protected]
None Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE) program None
Kepler, Karen, D.O., Ph.D.UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, Newark(973) [email protected]@kessler-rehab.com
Functional outcome in individuals with dual diagnosis, SCI, and TBI
Functional Neuroimaging in TBI
None
Kirshblum, Steven, M.D. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (973) [email protected]
Prevention of Pulmonary morbidity after SCI
Prevention of Bone Loss in Acute & Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Pharmacological stimulation of Endogenous Anabolic Hormones:
Spinal cord injury Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System
Veterans Administration Center Grant
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Kirshblum, Steven, M.D.
Provocative Testing of the Pituitary-Gonadal Axis
Pharmacological Stimulation of Endogenous Anabolic Hormones: Effect of Low-Dose Bacolofen Administration on the GH-IGF-1 Axis
The Effect of Posture on Respiratory Impedance in Persons with SCI
The Effect of an Anticholinergic Agent on Subjective and Objective Pulmonary Function Parameters
Multiple Metabolic Syndrome in SCI: The Effect on Autonomic Regulation of the Cardiovascular System: Study 1: Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Komaroff, Eugene, Ph.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education CenterWest Orange, NJ(973) [email protected]
None Design and Analysis of Randomized Clinical TrialsGeneralized Linear and Nonlinear Mixed ModelsTeaching Clinicians Fundamental Biostatistics
Adverse Outcomes Following Inpatient Rehabilitation (Mark Johnston, PI)
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Kong, Yekyung, M.D.Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West(973) [email protected]
None
Stroke
Neurocontrol rehabilitation
General rehabilitation/orthopedic rehabilitation
Acupuncture
None
Lengenfelder, Jean, Ph.D., Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center West Orange, NJ (973) [email protected]
Using fMRI to Identify Encoding Deficits in TBI & MS Assessment and Rehabilitation of Cognitive Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis Comparison of Cognitive Performance Across Gender in MS Near Infrared Spectroscopy in Assessing Cognition in TBI
Executive abilities and relation to learning and memory Functional neuroimaging following TBI & MS Working memory dysfunction in MS
Using fMRI to Identify Encoding Deficits in TBI (NIH)
Linsenmeyer, Todd, M.D.Kessler Institute forRehabilitation – West(973) [email protected]
Effects of the Routine Change of Chronic Indwelling Foley Catheters
Electroejaculation & fertility following acute andchronic SCI
Urodynamics/voiding dysfunction in neurogenic bladders
Erectile dysfunction following SCI
Effect of pharmacological treatment for voiding dysfunction following SCI and MS
Prevention of Bladder Stones Following Spinal Cord Injury
Non-Antibiotic Alternatives for the Prevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections following SCI
Effectiveness of Empiric Antibiotic Treatment for UTI-Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System (David Tulsky PhD)
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Linsenmeyer, Todd, M.D. Prevention of bladder stonesPrevention and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection
Malanga, Gerard, M.D.Associates in Rehabilitation Medicine (Morristown RIMM/Overlook Hospital) and New Jersey Sports Medicine Institute, Verona [email protected]
None
Sports injuries
Adaptive changes following anterior cruciate ligament injury
Neck/low back pain and whiplash injury
The role of injections in spine pain
Pain management
Musculoskeletal Physical Examination
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Malhotra, Gautam M.D.Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System385 Tremont AvenueEast Orange, NJ 07018(973) 676-1000 ext [email protected]
None
Electrodiagnosis
Musculoskeletal Medicine None
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Moholkar, Nitin, [email protected]
Evaluation of Ankle Stiffness to Joint Perturbations
Assessment of Minimum Motion Required for Observing Postural Control Strategies
Balance, Posture, and Fall prevention.
Biomechanical Modeling
Biomechanics of the lower limb
None
Movsas, Sheryl B., D.O.Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care SystemSpinal Cord Injury Service385 Tremont AvenueEast Orange, NJ 07018(973) 676-1000 ext [email protected]
The Relationship Between Functional Independence Scales Used in Rehabilitation and Functional Rating Scales Used in Palliative Care
Rehabilitation Needs on an Inpatient Medical Oncology Service
Aging and Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury
Pain Management and Palliative Care
Rehabilitation Needs in Oncology PatientsNone
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Mulford, Gregory, M.D.Rehabilitation Institute95 Mt. Kemble AveMorristown NJ, [email protected]
None
Sports Medicine
Electrodiagnosis
Physician-Hospital Relationships
Physician Leadership
Models of Care Delivery
None
Nolan, Karen J., Ph.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center West Orange, NJ (973) [email protected]
Comprehensive evaluation of the effect of an ankle foot orthoses for ambulatory function in adults with hemiplegia.
A Three-Group, Randomized Crossover Study Comparing the Innovative Neurotronics WalkAide™ System to AFOs for Walking Performance and Quality of Life of Adults with Hemiparesis and Foot-Drop from CVA
Functional Quantification of the Benefit of Clinical Intervention in Spasticity Management
The Validation of a New Method to Evaluate the Effects of
Lower extremity 3-D gait analysis and pedobarography in patients with hemiplegia
Effect of orthotic intervention on ambulation and community mobility in acquired brain injury
Planter pressure measurements pre and post chemoneurolytic interventions for spasticity management
NIDRR Mary E. Switzer Merit Fellowship Grant (PI)
NIDRR Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (Co-Investigator; PI: E. Elovic, MD)
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc, Innovative Neurotronics Multi-Center Clinical Trial (Co-PI)
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Chemoneurolytic Intervention on Balance and Community in Spastic Hemiplegic Patients: An Open Label Trial
O’Brien, Amanda, Ph.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center West Orange, NJ (973) [email protected]
Prospective Assessment of Cognitive Impairment in persons with traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Cognitive Rehabilitation, Impact of cognitive impairment on daily functioning, quality of life None
Parikh, Shailesh, M.D.Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - North(201) [email protected]
None
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Back disorders
Neuromuscular disorder
Amputation rehabilitation
None
Pomeranz, Bruce, M.D. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - North(201) 368-6050 [email protected]
Promoting Amputee Life Skills—PALS Plus
A 24-Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of MK-0677 for the Treatment of Sarcopenia in Patients Recovering From Hip Fracture”
Pain management
Amputee Rehabilitation
None
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone
Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Stitik, Todd, M.D. UMDNJ – DOC(973) 972-2802 [email protected]
None Osteoarthritis
Medical education
EMG-Guided Botox Injections for Patients with Spastic Dysphonia – Review of an 8 Year Experience
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Tulsky, David, Ph.D.Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center West Orange, NJ (973) [email protected]
Measurement of Quality of Life in SCI and TBI
Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System.
Development of measures of cognitive functioning for a new assessment toolbox to be used in large epidemiological studies.
Retraining Driving Skills using a virtual reality simulator
Spinal cord injury
Quality of life measurement
Test development
Psychometric assessment
Neuropsychological testing
Development of new measures of cognitive functioning
Use of Virtual Reality as a tool to improve assessment strategies in rehabilitation medicine
Psychometric evaluation of a virtual reality simulator to assess driving following SCI
Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System
Development of a measure of Quality of Life in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI-QOL)
Development of a measure of Quality of Life in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI-QOL)
Development of an NIH Toolbox for Neurological and Behavioral Functioning
Retraining driving skills following SCI: A virtual reality approach
Williams, J. Bradley, Ph.D.Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West(973) [email protected]
None
Psychological factors in chronic pain
Ability to drive while utilizing chronic opioid analgesic therapy
Cognitive processes involved in comprehension of musical stimuli
None
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MENTOR CHART
Name, Facility, Office Telephone Current IRB Approved Projects Areas of Research Interest Research Grants
Yonclas, Peter, [email protected] None
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Concussions in Athletes
Hip abductor strength and lower extremity overuse injuries
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