UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center
@uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social
We believe in the power of rehabilitation science to help people with multiple sclerosis live their best lives 🧡
@UWMedicine #MSresearch
@UWMedicine #MSresearch
We're excited to be welcoming new undergraduate interns to our team this week! Ainsley Greve (she/her) is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She is excited to learn about non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management in MS.
November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We're excited to be welcoming new undergraduate interns to our team this week! Ainsley Greve (she/her) is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She is excited to learn about non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management in MS.
Our team brought a few treats to the MS Center to celebrate Halloween last week! We are so grateful to be able to work alongside such amazing staff and providers!
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Our team brought a few treats to the MS Center to celebrate Halloween last week! We are so grateful to be able to work alongside such amazing staff and providers!
The leaves are turning! 🍁 🍂 Happy Fall from our research staff at UW Medical Center - Northwest!
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The leaves are turning! 🍁 🍂 Happy Fall from our research staff at UW Medical Center - Northwest!
For #PainAwarenessMonth, we want to share some resources about #MS pain. MS Society UK has helpful articles (www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/sig...) and booklets (www.mssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...)
describing types of pain, causes, treatment options, and how to communicate about pain with others 🧡
describing types of pain, causes, treatment options, and how to communicate about pain with others 🧡
September 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
For #PainAwarenessMonth, we want to share some resources about #MS pain. MS Society UK has helpful articles (www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/sig...) and booklets (www.mssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...)
describing types of pain, causes, treatment options, and how to communicate about pain with others 🧡
describing types of pain, causes, treatment options, and how to communicate about pain with others 🧡
Huge congratulations this week to Erin Mistretta, who is starting her new role as Acting Assistant Professor!
September 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Huge congratulations this week to Erin Mistretta, who is starting her new role as Acting Assistant Professor!
Finally, NMSS intern Noor shared: "Through contributing to several research projects, engaging directly with participants, and working with MS clinicians, I have gained valuable insight into how the integration of research and clinical care can lead to meaningful improvements in patient outcomes."
August 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Finally, NMSS intern Noor shared: "Through contributing to several research projects, engaging directly with participants, and working with MS clinicians, I have gained valuable insight into how the integration of research and clinical care can lead to meaningful improvements in patient outcomes."
Our NMSS intern Jeremy Luo shared "I think this summer was an amazing introduction to research and I enjoyed it a lot! ... I'm definitely going to continue trying to do research with MS and I'm actually applying to a lot of MS labs at Vanderbilt this semester. Thanks so much everyone!"
August 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our NMSS intern Jeremy Luo shared "I think this summer was an amazing introduction to research and I enjoyed it a lot! ... I'm definitely going to continue trying to do research with MS and I'm actually applying to a lot of MS labs at Vanderbilt this semester. Thanks so much everyone!"
We'll share our interns' end-of-summer reflections this week! Elena: "I saw how research and practice intersect to improve outcomes ... This experience has sparked a new interest in neuropsychology and women's health, and inspired me to pursue research-integrated medical practice in the future."
August 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We'll share our interns' end-of-summer reflections this week! Elena: "I saw how research and practice intersect to improve outcomes ... This experience has sparked a new interest in neuropsychology and women's health, and inspired me to pursue research-integrated medical practice in the future."
Today we're saying goodbye to our amazing summer interns, Jeremy, Elena, and Noor. They've brought such curiosity, enthusiasm, and joy to our work this summer! Thank you to the National MS Society for sponsoring Jeremy and Noor's internship. We're excited to see what everyone does in the future!
August 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Today we're saying goodbye to our amazing summer interns, Jeremy, Elena, and Noor. They've brought such curiosity, enthusiasm, and joy to our work this summer! Thank you to the National MS Society for sponsoring Jeremy and Noor's internship. We're excited to see what everyone does in the future!
Finally, we want to welcome Jeremy Luo! Jeremy is part of the @nationalmssociety.bsky.social program. Jeremy is a rising junior at Vanderbilt majoring in Medicine, Health and Society, and also plans to go to medical school. This summer, he's excited to get more hands-on clinical research experience!
June 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Finally, we want to welcome Jeremy Luo! Jeremy is part of the @nationalmssociety.bsky.social program. Jeremy is a rising junior at Vanderbilt majoring in Medicine, Health and Society, and also plans to go to medical school. This summer, he's excited to get more hands-on clinical research experience!
Please welcome Elena Skirgaudas, who is volunteering with us this summer! Elena is a rising junior at Boston College majoring in Sociology. She plans to apply to medical school and is interested in researching treatment adherence for people with chronic pain.
June 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Please welcome Elena Skirgaudas, who is volunteering with us this summer! Elena is a rising junior at Boston College majoring in Sociology. She plans to apply to medical school and is interested in researching treatment adherence for people with chronic pain.
We have wonderful @nationalmssociety.bsky.social interns joining us this summer! Noor Ahmed is a rising senior @theohiostate.bsky.social majoring in Neuroscience. Noor plans to apply to medical school and is excited to learn about MS from a clinical perspective and interact with participants!
June 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We have wonderful @nationalmssociety.bsky.social interns joining us this summer! Noor Ahmed is a rising senior @theohiostate.bsky.social majoring in Neuroscience. Noor plans to apply to medical school and is excited to learn about MS from a clinical perspective and interact with participants!
On #WorldMSDay, we reflect on what makes our work possible. As a team, we're committed to helping people with MS feel seen in research. We are grateful to our MS center colleagues, our community advisory board, and our participants. We could not do this without you! #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness 🧡
May 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
On #WorldMSDay, we reflect on what makes our work possible. As a team, we're committed to helping people with MS feel seen in research. We are grateful to our MS center colleagues, our community advisory board, and our participants. We could not do this without you! #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness 🧡
On Friday, Dr. Sarah Simmons presented her work on transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to promote hand and arm function for people living with #MS at the @uwrehabmed.bsky.social Lehmann Symposium! We are so happy to have such a talented faculty member on our team!!
May 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On Friday, Dr. Sarah Simmons presented her work on transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to promote hand and arm function for people living with #MS at the @uwrehabmed.bsky.social Lehmann Symposium! We are so happy to have such a talented faculty member on our team!!
We had a great time at the @nationalmssociety.bsky.social #WalkMS Seattle with the rest of the @uwrehabmed.bsky.social MS Center! It was great to see so many people out to show their support 🧡 💜
April 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We had a great time at the @nationalmssociety.bsky.social #WalkMS Seattle with the rest of the @uwrehabmed.bsky.social MS Center! It was great to see so many people out to show their support 🧡 💜
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We are so grateful to live in a place with so many beautiful parks, trees, and wild spaces. If you can, take a moment today to appreciate something about this incredible home we share 🌻 Get involved with UW's earth-month activities here: sustainability.uw.edu/earth-day-20...
April 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We are so grateful to live in a place with so many beautiful parks, trees, and wild spaces. If you can, take a moment today to appreciate something about this incredible home we share 🌻 Get involved with UW's earth-month activities here: sustainability.uw.edu/earth-day-20...
Our research staff attended the ITHS Research Coordinator Networking to Enhance Development (NED) Conference on Friday! It was great to meet other Seattle-area research coordinators and learn about new topics, including enhancing community engagement and the emerging issues of AI in research.
April 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our research staff attended the ITHS Research Coordinator Networking to Enhance Development (NED) Conference on Friday! It was great to meet other Seattle-area research coordinators and learn about new topics, including enhancing community engagement and the emerging issues of AI in research.
Our fellow Erin Mistretta, PhD is at the #SocietyofBehavioralMedicineConference this week presenting work on within-day negative affect regulation as a predictor of momentary pain and fatigue in #MS!
March 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our fellow Erin Mistretta, PhD is at the #SocietyofBehavioralMedicineConference this week presenting work on within-day negative affect regulation as a predictor of momentary pain and fatigue in #MS!
In honor of #NationalSocialWorkMonth, we want to thank Mary Curran, MSW for being an invaluable member of our team! On top of her other responsibilities, Mary delivers interventions to many of our research participants. We are so grateful for you, Mary!
March 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In honor of #NationalSocialWorkMonth, we want to thank Mary Curran, MSW for being an invaluable member of our team! On top of her other responsibilities, Mary delivers interventions to many of our research participants. We are so grateful for you, Mary!
"My participation in the ETIPS study has been a crucial component in my healing journey. It provided me
with the tools to create a better balance in my life and reminded me that I still have joy in my life." - Patti #MSAwarenessWeek
with the tools to create a better balance in my life and reminded me that I still have joy in my life." - Patti #MSAwarenessWeek
March 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"My participation in the ETIPS study has been a crucial component in my healing journey. It provided me
with the tools to create a better balance in my life and reminded me that I still have joy in my life." - Patti #MSAwarenessWeek
with the tools to create a better balance in my life and reminded me that I still have joy in my life." - Patti #MSAwarenessWeek
"I have been diagnosed with #MS for 35 years & have had amazing support from @uwrehabmed.bsky.social, through studies, classes and one-on-one counseling. Through these I have learned to manage both my symptoms and emotions in healthier ways which has contributed to a better quality of life." -Elysa
March 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"I have been diagnosed with #MS for 35 years & have had amazing support from @uwrehabmed.bsky.social, through studies, classes and one-on-one counseling. Through these I have learned to manage both my symptoms and emotions in healthier ways which has contributed to a better quality of life." -Elysa
"Diagnosed with MS in 1999, I responded well to Avonex. I’m still leading a physically active and intellectually stimulating life, 25 years later. By participating in research, I hope that my experience can be replicated. I hope to finish circumambulating Whidbey Island this year!" - Jill
March 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Diagnosed with MS in 1999, I responded well to Avonex. I’m still leading a physically active and intellectually stimulating life, 25 years later. By participating in research, I hope that my experience can be replicated. I hope to finish circumambulating Whidbey Island this year!" - Jill
In honor of #InternationalWomensDay tomorrow, we want to celebrate the incredible women who are our research team, our colleagues, and an integral part of our #MS community! We are honored to stand on the shoulders of many amazing women who paved the way for us to pursue careers in clinical science.
March 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
In honor of #InternationalWomensDay tomorrow, we want to celebrate the incredible women who are our research team, our colleagues, and an integral part of our #MS community! We are honored to stand on the shoulders of many amazing women who paved the way for us to pursue careers in clinical science.
Thanks to @uwrehabmed.bsky.social for a wonderful Winter Celebration!
January 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Thanks to @uwrehabmed.bsky.social for a wonderful Winter Celebration!
The UW MS RehabWell Team is now on Bluesky! We'll be posting about ongoing studies, papers, tips for living with MS, and general happenings.
January 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The UW MS RehabWell Team is now on Bluesky! We'll be posting about ongoing studies, papers, tips for living with MS, and general happenings.