Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
@mossresearch.bsky.social
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.
Our work is primarily conducted in three focus areas: 1) Movement Science, 2) Cognition, Behavior & Emotion, and 3) Language & Communication.
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
February 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
Read more here: https://ow.ly/yf0N50YgH5A
February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
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
Visit our website to learn more about the position details and application process:
https://rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/job-opportunities.html
February 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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
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
February 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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
February 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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
February 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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.
https://ow.ly/Cf0k50Ycl63
https://ow.ly/Cf0k50Ycl63
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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.
https://ow.ly/Cf0k50Ycl63
https://ow.ly/Cf0k50Ycl63
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
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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.
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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/
Register now:
https://persichetti-lab.github.io/afni-bootcamp-philly/
February 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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/
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:
https://ow.ly/LHoa50Y7lLN
Learn more about the MAP lab here:
https://ow.ly/LHoa50Y7lLN
February 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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:
https://ow.ly/LHoa50Y7lLN
Learn more about the MAP lab here:
https://ow.ly/LHoa50Y7lLN
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.
https://ow.ly/rTy750Y7kYT
https://ow.ly/rTy750Y7kYT
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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.
https://ow.ly/rTy750Y7kYT
https://ow.ly/rTy750Y7kYT
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
Interested in learning more or accessing our free resources? Visit our website: https://ow.ly/H44C50Y7kME
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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
Interested in learning more or accessing our free resources? Visit our website: https://ow.ly/H44C50Y7kME
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
https://ow.ly/ypHL50Y7kzL
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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
https://ow.ly/ypHL50Y7kzL
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.
Learn more about our Research Registry in the attached flyers.
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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.
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
Learn more about this year's theme for Black History Month designated by ASALH: https://ow.ly/jz6o50Y7kwL
February 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
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
https://tinyurl.com/3j7dh75z
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ43YkucJjE
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ43YkucJjE
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
https://ow.ly/GUvN50Y1P4B
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…
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January 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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
https://ow.ly/GUvN50Y1P4B
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...
rehabilitationresearch.jefferson.edu/news/2026/me...
January 30, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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...
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."
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📆 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
Learn more: https://ow.ly/JZMw50Y1PPg
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
#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
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
https://ow.ly/TgSS50Y1OQ8
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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
https://ow.ly/TgSS50Y1OQ8
