A national leader in neurorehabilitation research. Our work is primarily conducted in three focus areas: 1) Movement Science, 2) Cognition, Behavior & Emotion, and 3) Language & Communication.https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mlt3j7yyff2cDuring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates ancestral contributions, we're highlighting research from Dr. Umesh Venkatesan & colleagues that characterizes outcomes after #TBI to reflect on some of the unique challenges these individuals face. https://ow.ly/Rr8K50YZeVA14 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt3j7yyff2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mlqv3vv7me2dOur Institute currently has open positions for a clinical research assistant and a postdoctoral fellow! Visit our website if you are looking for a new career opportunity in an outstanding, collaborative research environment: https://ow.ly/69TU50YXLRa #postdocjobs #sciencejobs #sciencecareers #hiring13 May 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqv3vv7me2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mlqee46aer26Dr Amanda Rabinowitz presented at the National Academies' Workshop on Mental Health After TBI—From Evidence to Integrated Care. There, leaders in brain injury research, policy, & clinical care identified key barriers, priorities, & opportunities to strengthen mental health support for people w/ TBI.13 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqee46aer26https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mlobago5ra2uThe Sensorimotor Learning Laboratory, directed by Dr. Amanda Therrien, investigates sensorimotor function, motor learning, and mechanisms of sensory and motor impairment following cerebellar damage. Visit the lab's website to learn more: https://ow.ly/ZWcI50YVvHJ12 May 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlobago5ra2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mlldfae7wp26Dr. Andrew Persichetti, Director of the Memory and Perception (MAP) Lab, studies how memory & perception systems support diverse cognitive functions using a combination of advanced methods, including fMRI, behavioral testing, and eye tracking. Learn more about his research: https://ow.ly/cTcc50YVvy411 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlldfae7wp26https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mljr3cxtxy2dDr. Amanda Rabinowitz will be a speaker at the National Academies' Workshop on Mental Health After Traumatic Brain Injury - From Evidence to Integrated Care on May 11-12th. The workshop will focus on existing evidence exploring how #TBI affects mental health. Learn more: https://ow.ly/JqKt50YVveT10 May 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljr3cxtxy2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mlgj55vkw52d Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, Director of the Cognition and Action Laboratory, works with collaborators & trainees to make substantial advances in our understanding of how the human brain enables us to successfully use tools and how these processes can be disrupted following stroke. https://ow.ly/wmTj50YVv4609 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgj55vkw52dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mle7fe4j5i2mCheck out the Spring 2026 edition of the Moss TBI Model System Brain E-News! This edition features updates on new research, a new addition to our team, an interview with one of our research participants, and more! Visit our website to read the full newsletter: https://ow.ly/Pr2Z50YVuTJ08 May 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle7fe4j5i2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mlbex3aroz2dCheck out our latest blog article in which Dr. Andrew Persichetti highlights the recent AFNI Bootcamp in Philadelphia. Taught by AFNI developers from the NIH, this intensive three-day course covers fMRI data analysis, from the basics to advanced methods.https://ow.ly/qwGG50YVurO07 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbex3aroz2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3ml7bthyrjp2nWe're excited to share the 2026 edition of our annual newsletter, Letters from the Institute! Here, you'll find updates on our latest research, a reflection from a postdoc alumna, faculty accomplishments, details about new team members, & news from our Research Registry. https://ow.ly/pbiO50YV5Xn06 May 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7bthyrjp2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3ml4ikdy4rk2yEarlier this spring, The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research released its 2025 rankings of NIH funding by department, and the results reflect the impressive strength and growth of the research enterprise at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.05 May 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4ikdy4rk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mkzq5qeclg2uCongrats to Drs. Haley Dresang, Laurel Buxbaum, and Roy Hamilton on their recent preprint! This pilot study highlights the importance of understanding how multimodal interventions interact when designing treatments for aphasia. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41993299/04 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzq5qeclg2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mky44iqssh2tVisit our Innovations webpage to learn more about our Institute’s technologies, tests, & tools, including eye-tracking, lesion mapping, the Moss Attention Rating Scale, the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification Manual, and many more. https://ow.ly/G8Qc50YPlvA03 May 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mky44iqssh2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mkuxjual3t23New paper by Drs. Amanda Rabinowitz, Lauren Krasucki, & Allie Tracey, along w/ McKenzie Buszkiewic! This study characterized self-reported treatment histories & perceived helpfulness in individuals with #PPCS, highlighting the need for coordinated, multidisciplinary care. https://ow.ly/2iCV50YP3Va02 May 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuxjual3t23https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mks6r2a4lu26May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth, and we look forward to highlighting how researchers, clinicians, and staff at our Institute and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are working hard to better understand, treat, and provide rehabilitation for individuals with #stroke. 01 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks6r2a4lu26https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mkpuxynlgx2mAs #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we would like to express our utmost gratitude to our team members and collaborators for their important contributions advancing research and clinical care for people with #ParkinsonsDisease.30 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpuxynlgx2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mknhv2t2jc2vDavis Berzins, a dedicated occupational therapist at the Klein Family Parkinson's Rehabilitation Center, shares more about his background and the impacts of OT for people with Parkinson's Disease as part of #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth. https://ow.ly/4qbZ50YQBBc29 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknhv2t2jc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mkl637voyg2vInstitute Faculty Drs. Aaron L Wong & Laurel Buxbaum, along with former postdoc Dr. Simon Thibault, examined unawareness of apraxia (UA) after left-hemisphere stroke. Learn more about about their findings in their recent preprint on bioRxiv! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41959260/28 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl637voyg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mki4uw2ajn26Please share! Our Institute currently looking to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow as well as a Clinical Research Assistant / Research Participant Recruiter! Visit our website for more details about these positions and how to apply: https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/job-opportunities.html27 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki4uw2ajn26https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mkgiu2uwx223Our Institute hosts excellent seminars & lectures from experts in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, & we're thrilled to share presentations from our scientists & visiting scholars on our YouTube channel. Subscribe today to stay up to date on new research and updates! https://ow.ly/wH0T50YNzWZ26 Apr 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgiu2uwx223https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mkd7d26m4b2rThanks to all who attended the AFNI Bootcamp in Philly! We enjoyed hosting the 3-day intensive course that brought together clinicians & scientists to learn to process raw MRI data from start to finish w/ expert guidance from the AFNI team of the Scientific & Statistical Computing Core in the NIMH.25 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkd7d26m4b2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mkavlafdte2mDuring #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting the amazing clinicians at the Klein Family Parkinson's Rehabilitation Center. Physical therapist Michele Aguado discussed her career & the impacts of her work here: https://ow.ly/9MIH50YOKwV24 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkavlafdte2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mk6ifny3e52yLast week, we hosted Dr. Anna Volkmer in our Shrier Topics in Rehabilitation Science Lecture Series! She presented her research focused on codeveloping & evaluating interventions to help people w/ primary progressive aphasia & other rare dementias talk better for longer. 📺 https://ow.ly/R8PZ50YNyxj23 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6ifny3e52yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mk3nxsftfr2yIn honor of #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting Pippa Siguenza, an outstanding clinician at our Klein Family Parkinson's Rehabilitation Center. Learn more about her role in providing excellent care for patients & how patients can benefit from speech therapy: https://ow.ly/EgTl50YNxVI22 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3nxsftfr2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mjzktnw7l42vNew paper by Dr. Umesh Venkatesan & co-authors! In this TBI Model Systems study, higher anxiety levels 10 years post-TBI were seen in Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders with lower education & prior mental health treatment, indicating a need for culturally-responsive care. https://ow.ly/Srmm50YMzKr21 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzktnw7l42vhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mjx2g4szga2uResearch is an important part of treatment, often leading the way to new advances and innovations in medical rehabilitation. You can help make a difference by supporting our research. To learn more, visit Jefferson.edu/GiveMossResearch.20 Apr 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx2g4szga2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mjux7favl223Want to learn more about research at Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute? Our faculty, staff, and trainees are conducting a variety of research studies in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. Read our Research Registry flyers for more information.19 Apr 2026 21:59 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjux7favl223https://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mjrpdqlor22hCheck out new work by Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz & colleagues! Access to care shapes recovery after #TBI. In this #TBIModelSystems study, public/work-related insurance was linked to poorer 1-year outcomes vs. private insurance—highlighting the need for targeted support. https://ow.ly/tVRZ50YIbh318 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrpdqlor22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mossresearch.bsky.social/post/3mjpixn3suq23Postdoc Dr. Amy Lebkuecher shares insights into her research with Dr. Laurel Buxbaum exploring the relationship between gesture and language comprehension in people with #Parkinson's disease. https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/news/2026/research-gesture-language-parkinsons-disease.html17 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:4ozlrhppbchn44hs57q3tcuo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpixn3suq23