Kessler Foundation

This month, Kessler Foundation researchers John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research and Training, and Glenn Wylie, DPhil, Director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center, attended Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Science, Care, and Innovation, hosted by Università degli Studi di Siena, in Siena, Italy.

The conference brought together international experts to share the latest research and clinical advances focused on understanding and addressing fatigue in multiple sclerosis—one of the most common and challenging symptoms experienced by people living with MS.

Kessler Foundation is proud to contribute to the global effort to advance research that improves outcomes and quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Thank you to Università di Siena for hosting this important event and fostering collaboration among researchers dedicated to advancing MS care and research.

Now available: Kessler Foundation researchers Brian Sandroff, PhD, and Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, are featured on the Vital Signs program with host Jen Gaudet.

In the episode, they discuss the connection between exercise, memory, and neuroplasticity, and share insights from research exploring how physical activity can support brain health and cognitive function.

Thank you to NowMedia Television and Jen Gaudet Coaching Svc for highlighting the latest research on exercise and brain health.

Watch the interview, Movement as Medicine for the Brain: Exercise, Memory & Neuroplasticity, at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPmMFuzfi_c

Such a great day at the Opportunity Project Walk-A-Thon! 💙Proud to be there as a community partner and connect with such an inspiring community.

Cognitive challenges are one of the most common—and often overlooked—effects of multiple sclerosis.

New perspectives in research highlight the importance of a team-based approach to cognitive care, bringing together expertise across disciplines to better support individuals living with MS.

Explore the latest thinking from Kessler Foundation researchers.

🎧 Listen or read via the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/podcast/real-life-science-audio-opinion-why-cognitive-care-ms-needs-team-approach

Earlier this month, Kessler Foundation's Jacqueline Leddy attended Drug-Free NJ’s NJ Healthy Aging Summit in Atlantic City, where professionals, researchers, and advocates gathered to discuss strategies for supporting healthy aging and enhancing quality of life for older adults.

At Kessler Foundation, we're committed to advancing research that promotes healthy aging, including studies focused on cognition, mobility, balance, and interventions that help older adults maintain independence and well-being.

Learn more about our research on mild cognitive impairment and healthy aging at the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/mild-cognitive-impairment-and-healthy-aging

🎙️ New Podcast Episode

How can cognitive rehabilitation help improve memory and everyday functioning?

In the latest episode of Neurorehab Resources and Insights: Discoveries That Make a Difference, Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, discusses her research developing and evaluating cognitive rehabilitation protocols for a variety of clinical populations. She also shares practical tips for maintaining cognitive health and explores the evidence behind cognitive rehabilitation for people with and without neurological conditions.

Listen now:
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-your-thinking-and-memory-through-cognitive/id1865836502?i=1000770923774
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/49OG0ASWdZXj2YZlZvrFb5

Brainwaves: Finding Second Chances

What happens after a traumatic brain injury? The latest edition of Brainwaves explores the science, recovery, and real-life impact of brain injury research.

Discover groundbreaking studies, expert perspectives, and stories of resilience that are helping improve outcomes for people living with traumatic brain injury.

🔗 Read the Spring 2026 edition here: https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/brainwaves-spring-2026-finding-second-chances

Navigating disability benefits can be complex, but understanding your options can make all the difference.

Join Kessler Foundation for Planning with Confidence: A Live Disability Benefits Q&A, featuring disability attorney Gabriel Hermann and moderated by Jonathan Gudema, Esq., Legacy Giving Advisor to Kessler Foundation.

This interactive session will cover:
✔️ Social Security Disability benefits (SSI and SSDI)
✔️ Common application and appeals challenges
✔️ Strategies for maintaining benefit eligibility
✔️ Live Q&A with experienced professionals

Whether you're planning for yourself or a loved one, you'll gain practical guidance to help make informed decisions with greater confidence.

📅 June 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET

Register today: https://kesslerfoundation-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__KlU7E37RMaJw8MztPe9OA #/registration

Women living with spinal cord injury deserve access to inclusive, evidence‑based sexual health care, yet research and clinical attention remain limited.

A recent scoping review co‑authored by Denise Fyffe, PhD, of Kessler Foundation calls attention to critical gaps and urges more patient‑centered, intervention‑based research that supports dignity, well‑being, and quality of life.

This is a call to prioritize care that reflects real needs and lived experience.

💬 Learn more at the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/blog/discussing-sexual-health-and-women-spinal-cord-injury

Movement plays an important role in how children learn, explore, and engage with the world.

Kessler Foundation researchers are studying new approaches to support mobility and gait in children with cerebral palsy through carefully supervised, movement-based research.

Parents and caregivers interested in learning more about participation can explore the study below to see whether it may be a good fit for their child.

💙 Learn more at the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/studies/evaluating-bambini-exoskeleton-pediatric-cerebral-palsy