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  • Saturday, Oct 28th
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM  
    IC1: *TWO-DAY COURSE* Instructor Training in Adaptango Fundamentals for Older Individuals and Those with Movement Disorders
    Location:  207
    Presenter: Madeleine E. Hackney, PhD, BFA (she/her/hers) – Emory University & Atlanta VA
    Presenter: Tricia H. Creel, PT, DPT, NCS – MDT Education Solutions
    Presenter: Lise C. Worthen-Chaudhari, PhD, MFA, CMES (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State University
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Saturday, Oct 28th
    1:30 PM – 5:30 PM  
    IC8: Adaptation of the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) to Address Adult Neurological Populations
    Location:  209
    Presenter: Sandra Saavedra, MS, PT, PhD (she/her/hers) – Western University of Health Sciences _Oregon
    Presenter: Alyssa L. Phillips, CScD, MOT, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Pacific University Oregon
    Clinical PracticeBrain InjuryMeasurementNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPediatric RehabilitationSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Sunday, Oct 29th
    8:30 AM – 12:30 PM  
    IC13: Applied Neuroscience Workshop: new Advances in QEEG and Applications to Neurofeedback
    Location:  211
    Presenter: Robert W. Thatcher, PhD, BCIA, QEEG-D, ECNS – Applied Neuroscience, Inc.
    Presenter: David S. Cantor, PhD, MS, QEEG-DL, BCN, FNAN (he/him/his) – Mind and Motion Developmental Centers of Georgia
    Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryCOVID-19MeasurementNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityTechnology
  • Sunday, Oct 29th
    8:30 AM – 12:30 PM  
    IC33: Alexander Technique: An Innovative Cognitive Embodiment Approach for Clinical Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Practice
    Location:  302
    Presenter: Monika M. Gross, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, RSME, BFA (she/her/hers) – The Poise Project
    Presenter: Robbin L. Marcus, MME in Kodaly, certified AT teacher (she/her/hers) – Alexander Technique International
    Non-Presenting Author: Rajal G. Cohen, PhD, M.AmSAT – University of Idaho
    Presenter: Tami Bulmash – AmSAT and STAT
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineDiversity, Equity and InclusionInternationalMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTelehealthTrauma
  • Sunday, Oct 29th
    8:30 AM – 5:30 PM  
    IC1: *TWO-DAY COURSE* Instructor Training in Adaptango Fundamentals for Older Individuals and Those with Movement Disorders
    Location:  207
    Presenter: Madeleine E. Hackney, PhD, BFA (she/her/hers) – Emory University & Atlanta VA
    Presenter: Tricia H. Creel, PT, DPT, NCS – MDT Education Solutions
    Presenter: Lise C. Worthen-Chaudhari, PhD, MFA, CMES (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State University
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Sunday, Oct 29th
    1:30 PM – 5:30 PM  
    IC20: Rehabilitation for Functional Neurological Disorder—the Works
    Location:  302
    Presenter: Victor W. Mark, MD (he/him/his) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Amy J. Knight, PhD ABPP-CN (she/her/hers) – UAB School of Medicine, Dept of Neurology
    Presenter: Stacey Zalanowski, PT, DPT, NCS – Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
    Presenter: Ginger Polich, MD – Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
    Presenter: Nicole Mannion, MA – Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Clinical PracticeBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryCOVID-19Health Services ResearchMeasurementNeurodegenerative DiseaseTelehealth
  • Monday, Oct 30th
    8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  
    NDNG Cognitive Rehabilitation Task Force Meeting
    Location:  215
    Chair: John DeLuca, PhD,FACRM – Kessler Foundation
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Monday, Oct 30th
    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM  
    NDNG Multiple Sclerosis Task Force Meeting
    Location:  216
    Chair: Silvana L. Costa, Ph.D – Kessler Foundation
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Monday, Oct 30th
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Chatgpt: Overview, Opinions, and Opportunity
    Location:  210
    Presenter: Sanghee Moon, PhD (he/him/his) – Ithaca College
    Presenter: Julie Faieta, PhD, MOT, OTR/L – University of Pittsburgh
    Presenter: Brian Downer, PhD – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseTechnology
  • Monday, Oct 30th
    2:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    Post-Stroke Fatigue: Defining Concepts and Proposing Research to Meet Patients’ Needs
    Location:  214
    Presenter: John H. Kindred, PhD – Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System
    Presenter: Shannon M. Sheppard, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Chapman University
    Presenter: Hui-Ting Goh, PT (she/her/hers) – Texas Women's University
    Brain InjuryBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryMeasurementNeurodegenerative DiseaseStroke
  • Monday, Oct 30th
    2:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    SPECIAL Symposium: Interdisciplinary Roles in Behavioral Health Intervention in PM&R: A Call to Action
    Location:  304
    Presenter: Jeffrey Wertheimer, PhD, ABPP-CN – Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    Presenter: Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga, PhD, CRC, CVE, CLCP, CBIST – University of South Florida, Tampa
    Presenter: Bobbie Vergo, OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Concordia University Wisconsin
    Presenter: Stephanie D. Agtarap, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – Craig Hospital
    Behavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryBurn RehabilitationCancerCardiopulmonary RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineHealth Services ResearchLifestyle MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseasePain RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Monday, Oct 30th
    2:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    SPECIAL Symposium: Pioneers in Arts/Neuroscience: Building the Scientific Evidence for Social Dance as Medicine
    Location:  301
    Presenter: Madeleine E. Hackney, PhD, BFA (she/her/hers) – Emory University & Atlanta VA
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineInternationalLifestyle MedicineMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticity
  • Monday, Oct 30th
    2:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    Transcranial Electrical Stimulation: Neuromodulatory Interventions Targeting Supraspinal Plasticity for Functional Restoration
    Location:  207
    Presenter: Jennifer A. Iddings, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Anastasia Zarkou, PT, MS, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Brain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnology
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    7:00 AM – 8:00 AM  
    Neurodegenerative Diseases Networking Group Alzheimer's Disease Task Force Meeting
    Location:  218
    Chair: Julie Faieta, PhD, MOT, OTR/L – University of Pittsburgh
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Lower Extremity Part 1: Gait Training - Exoskeletons & Body-weight Devices
    Location:  301
    Moderator: John T. Morris, PhD, FACRM (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Emily R. Lyter, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
    Presenter: Andrew Packel, PT, NCS (he/him/his) – MossRehab
    Presenter: Derrick Onate, PT, DPT, NCS – ReWalk Robotics
    Presenter: Richard Burns, MD (he/him/his) – Gravitrex LLC
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation SeriesTechnologyAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryEarly Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care UnitNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord Injury
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    Exercise and Neuroplasticity in Parkinson's Disease: What the Evidence Is Telling Us
    Location:  204
    Presenter: Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM – Carolinas Rehabilitation/ Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Presenter: Erwin E. H van Wegen, PhD – Amsterdam University Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    Publishing in High-Impact Rehabilitation Journals
    Location:  406
    Presenter: Allen W. Heinemann, PhD FACRM (he/him/his) – Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
    Presenter: Leighton Chan, MD, MPH – Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Jeff Basford, MD, PhD (he/him/his) – TBD
    Presenter: Helen Hoenig, MD, MPH – Durham VA Health Care System; Duke University
    Presenter: Glenn D. Collins (he/him/his) – ACRM
    LeadershipAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesBig DataBrain InjuryBurn RehabilitationCancerCardiopulmonary RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineCOVID-19Cultural CompetencyDiversity, Equity and InclusionEarly Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care UnitEthicsHealth Services ResearchInternationalLeadershipLifestyle MedicineLimb CareMeasurementMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationRehabilitation Treatment Specification SystemSkin ManagementSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnologyTelehealthTraumaWriting Grants & Getting Funded
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM  
    Neurodegenerative Diseases Networking Group Meeting
    Location:  217
    Chair: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Brain-based Applications
    Location:  301
    Presenter: Jennifer A. Iddings, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Anastasia Zarkou, PT, MS, PhD (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Lauren Sheehan, OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Kandu Health
    Presenter: Maria Nardozzi, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS – Synchron
    Non-presenting author: Emily Jane Morgan, MS, OTRL, CBIS, CSRS (she/her/hers) – Neurolutions
    Non-Presenting Author: Kelly B. Carr, OTR/L – Neurolutions
    Non-Presenting Author: Lauren Souders, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, CSRS – Neurolutions, Inc.
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation SeriesTechnologyBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM  
    Advancements in Rehabilitation Sciences: Progress Report from the Alzheimer’s Disease Task Force 2023
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom B
    Presenter: Julie Faieta, PhD, MOT, OTR/L – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Author: Noemi M. Lansing, MS, PTRP – World Citi Colleges, Quezon City, Philippines
    Presenter: Monika M. Gross, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, RSME, BFA (she/her/hers) – The Poise Project
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeCOVID-19Lifestyle Medicine
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM  
    Mentorship and Career Development Perspectives of Underrepresented Rehabilitation Professionals
    Location:  314
    Presenter: Sima A. Desai, MD, MS (she/her/hers) – Atrium Health/Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Non-Presenting Author: Brian Downer, PhD – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Moderator: Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM – Carolinas Rehabilitation/ Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Presenter: LaTanya Lofton, MD – Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Symonne Martin (she/her/hers) – Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Presenter: Tolu O. Oyesanya, PhD, RN – Duke University
    Presenter: Terrence M. Pugh, MD – Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Vishwa S. Raj, MD – Carolinas Rehabilitation
    Moderator: Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Marymount University
    Non-Presenting Author: Lorelei P. Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (she/her/hers) – Atrium Health
    Diversity, Equity and InclusionAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryCancerDiversity, Equity and InclusionLeadershipNeurodegenerative DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM  
    Sensors and Remote Monitoring in Clinical Care: A Glimpse at the Possibilities
    Location:  210
    Presenter: Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Kimberly Bassindale, PT, DPT (she/her/hers) – Marquette University
    Presenter: Brad Willingham, PhD – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: George H. Collier, PhD (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Robert A. Scheidt, PhD (he/him/his) – Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin
    Big DataMeasurementNeurodegenerative DiseaseStrokeTechnology
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM  
    Spinal Cord Injury and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia: Mixed Methods Study
    Location:  205
    Presenter: Elham Mahmoudi (she/her/hers) – University of Michigan Medical School
    Presenter: Paul Lin (he/him/his) – University of Michigan
    Presenter: Adit Doza (he/him/his) – University of Michigan
    Presenter: Richard R. Evans, MS (he/him/his) – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Spinal Cord InjuryAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBig DataBrain InjuryMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseTrauma
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM  
    Using Machine Learning to Inform Precision Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s Disease
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom A
    Presenter: Sanghee Moon, PhD (he/him/his) – Ithaca College
    Presenter: Maryam Sadeghi, n/a (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseBig DataMeasurementTechnology
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    3:15 PM – 4:15 PM  
    Oral Presentations: Neurodegenerative Disease 1
    Location:  204
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Effect of the Multicontext Approach on Functional Cognition in Parkinson Disease: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
    Location:  204
    Presenting Author: Erin R. Foster, PhD, OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Washington University in St. Louis
    Non-presenting Author: Joan Toglia, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA – School of Health & Natural Sciences, Mercy College
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    The Use of Complex Discourse Production for Characterizing Mild Cognitive Impairment
    Location:  206
    Presenting Author: Elizabeth A. Lydon, MS, CCC-SLP – University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
    Non-presenting Author: Kori Trotter – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    Non-presenting Author: Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D. – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Non-presenting Author: Sara j. Czaja – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Non-presenting Author: Walter Boot – Florida State University
    Non-presenting Author: Neil Charness, Ph.D. – Florida State University
    Non-presenting Author: Raksha Mudar, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    3:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    The Effect of Sensory Reweighting on Cortical Activity in Parkinson's Disease
    Location:  204
    Presenting Author: Sodiq Fakorede, n/a (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    4:00 PM – 4:15 PM  
    Exploring Racial/ethnic Disparities in Rehabilitation Outcomes After TBI: A Veterans Affairs Model Systems Study
    Location:  204
    Presenting Author: Victoria Liou-Johnson, PhD, MS – VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
    Non-presenting Author: Kritzia Merced, Ph.D. – Durham VA Health Care System
    Non-presenting Author: Daniel W. Klyce, Ph.D., ABPP – Richmond VA
    Non-presenting Author: Stephanie D. Agtarap, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) – Craig Hospital
    Non-presenting Author: Jacob A. Finn, PhD (he/him/his) – Minneapolis VAHCS
    Non-presenting Author: Joyce S. Chung, PhD MPH – VA Palo Alto
    Non-presenting Author: Thomas Campbell – Central Virginia VA Health Care System
    Non-presenting Author: Odette Harris, MD – VA Palo Alto
    Non-presenting Author: Paul B. Perrin, PhD – University of Virginia, Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseDiversity, Equity and InclusionBrain InjuryMilitary and Veterans Affairs
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    4:30 PM – 5:45 PM  
    Addressing Research Gaps and Fostering Inclusive Rehabilitation Research Engagement for Underrepresented Populations in Parkinson's Disease
    Location:  305
    Presenter: Erin R. Foster, PhD, OTD, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Washington University in St. Louis
    Presenter: Jennifer G. Goldman, MD, MS – JPG Enterprises LLC, Medical Division
    Moderator: Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM – Carolinas Rehabilitation/ Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Moderator: Erwin E. H van Wegen, PhD – Amsterdam University Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseDiversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    4:30 PM – 5:45 PM  
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation: Wearable Sensors
    Location:  301
    Presenter: Rosalie H. Wang, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) (she/her/hers) – University of Toronto
    Presenter: Brad Willingham, PhD – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Shahrose Aratia, MScOT, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – OTech
    Presenter: Kylie Cicero, MS, OTR/L (she/her/hers) – Harmonic Bionics
    Presenter: John T. Morris, PhD, FACRM (he/him/his) – Shepherd Center
    Presenter: Davide Vigano – Sensoria Health Inc.
    Presenter: Daniel K. Zondervan, PhD (he/him/his) – Flint Rehab
    Non-presenting author: Sarah R. Chang, PhD – Orthocare Innovations, LLC
    Presenting Author: Jessica Zistatsis Garries, MSME – Orthocare Innovations
    Advanced Technologies for Neurorehabilitation SeriesTechnologyClinical PracticeNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Tuesday, Oct 31st
    4:30 PM – 5:45 PM  
    FEATURED SESSION: A Brave New World: Integrating Behavioral Health Across the Spectrum of Medical Rehabilitation
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom A
    Presenter: Terrence Carolan, MSPT, MBA – CARF International
    Presenter: Jeffrey Wertheimer, PhD, ABPP-CN – Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    Behavioral Health SciencesAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBrain InjuryCancerClinical PracticeDiversity, Equity and InclusionEarly Mobilization/Rehabilitation in the Intensive Care UnitInternationalLeadershipLifestyle MedicineLimb CareMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseasePain RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnologyTrauma
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    8:15 AM – 9:30 AM  
    PLENARY III - Coulter Award Lectureship: Patient, Clinician & Insightful Stakeholder: How we can work together to move rehabilitation medicine forward
    Location:  Grand Ballroom
    Presenter: Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Shepherd Center
    Health Services ResearchAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesBig DataBrain InjuryBurn RehabilitationCancerCardiopulmonary RehabilitationClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineCOVID-19Cultural CompetencyDiversity, Equity and InclusionHealth Services ResearchInternationalLeadershipLifestyle MedicineLimb CareMilitary and Veterans AffairsNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationSkin ManagementSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeTechnologyTelehealthTraumaPhysicians & Clinicians
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE): What Do We Know and What Can We Do?
    Location:  210
    Presenter: Daniel H. Daneshvar, MD, PhD – Harvard Medical School
    Presenter: Ross D. Zafonte, DO, DO – Harvard Medical School
    Presenter: Douglas I. Katz, MD (he/him/his) – Boston University School of Medicine
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBrain InjuryMilitary and Veterans Affairs
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    HOT TOPIC: It Takes Guts! How Microbiome Research Can Change the Care for Neurological Conditions
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom C
    Presenter: Ceren Yarar-Fisher, PT, PhD – Ohio State University/ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Presenter: Haydeh Payami, PHD – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Hariom Yadav, PhD (he/him/his) – University of South Florida
    Moderator: Jia Li, PhD – The Ohio State University
    Spinal Cord InjuryAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationClinical PracticeLifestyle MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticity
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    Perspectives on Career Development for Mid-Career Rehabilitation Scholars
    Location:  211
    Presenter: Brian Downer, PhD – University of Texas Medical Branch
    Presenter: Abiodun E. Akinwuntan, PhD, MPH, MBA – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Tolu O. Oyesanya, PhD, RN – Duke University
    Presenter: Brooks C. Wingo, PhD – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryHealth Services ResearchWriting Grants & Getting Funded
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    Rehabilitation’s Role in Supporting People Living with Long COVID-19 Related Breathing Problems
    Location:  304
    Presenter: Monika M. Gross, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, RSME, BFA (she/her/hers) – The Poise Project
    Presenter: Julie Faieta, PhD, MOT, OTR/L – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Author: Elisa F. Ogawa, PhD – VA Boston Healthcare System
    Presenter: Julie L. Schwertfeger, PhD, DPT, MBA, PT – Lovell Federal Health Care Center; Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
    Presenter: Urvashy Gopaul, MSc, PhD PT – Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
    Presenter: Pallavi Sood, PT, PhD – Marymount Center for Optimal Aging, School of Health Studies, Marymount University
    Non-Presenting Author: Noemi M. Lansing, MS, PTRP – World Citi Colleges, Quezon City, Philippines
    Presenter: Zaliha Omar, M.B,B.S, FRCP(Glasg), FAFRM, DMR (RCP, Lond), FAMM – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Presenter: Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM (she/her/hers) – Marymount University
    Non-Presenting Author: Preeti Pushpalata Zanwar, PhD, MPH, MS (she/her/hers) – Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
    COVID-19Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceClinical PracticeComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineDiversity, Equity and InclusionInternationalNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  
    Exploring Durable Medical Equipment and Home Modifications in Inpatient Rehabilitation: Recommendations, Barriers, and Ethics
    Location:  311
    Presenter: Gabriella O. Santos, OTR/L, BCPR, CNS (she/her/hers) – Kessler
    Presenter: Rachel Laury, OTR/L, ATP – Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
    TechnologyAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryCancerClinical PracticeDiversity, Equity and InclusionEthicsNeurodegenerative DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  
    Serving the Parkinson’s Population – It’s About the Journey
    Location:  206
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseClinical Practice
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  
    The Chronic Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury
    Location:  205
    Presenter: Daniel H. Daneshvar, MD, PhD – Harvard Medical School
    Presenter: Craig Rovito, MD – Harvard Medical School
    Presenter: Shirley Shih, MD, MS (she/her/hers) – Harvard Medical School
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseBrain InjuryTrauma
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    2:15 PM – 3:15 PM  
    Brain Computer Interfaces Restoring Autonomy to People with Severe Paralysis
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom A
    Presenting Author: David Putrino, PT, PhD – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Presenting Author: Thomas J. Oxley, MBBS BMedSc FRACP PhD (he/him/his) – Neurologist, Mount Sinai Health System, New York
    Presenting Author: Raul Nogueira, MD, FAHA, FSVIN – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    Brain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryBig DataClinical PracticeHealth Services ResearchInternationalLifestyle MedicineLimb CareMilitary and Veterans AffairsStrokeNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityTechnologyTrauma
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    2:45 PM – 3:45 PM  
    Oral Presentations: Neurodegenerative Disease 2
    Location:  204
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    2:45 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Rhythmic Movement Sequences Elicit Impaired Gait Modulation Ability in Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease
    Location:  204
    Presenting Author: Meghan E. Kazanski, PhD, BS – Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Emory University
    Non-presenting Author: Michael C. Rosenberg, PhD – Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University
    Non-presenting Author: J. Lucas McKay, PhD MSCR – Department of Biomedical Informatics, Emory University School of Medicine
    Non-presenting Author: Laura Emmery, PhD – Department of Music, Emory University College of Arts and Sciences
    Non-presenting Author: Trisha M. Kesar, PT, PhD – Emory University
    Non-presenting Author: Madeleine E. Hackney, PhD, BFA (she/her/hers) – Emory University & Atlanta VA
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    3:00 PM – 3:15 PM  
    Preliminary efficacy of a 12-week high intensity interval training program using adaptive equipment among persons with multiple sclerosis who have walking disability
    Location:  204
    Presenting Author: Stephanie L. Silveira – University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Non-presenting Author: Robert W. Motl, PhD, FSBM, FNAK – University of Illinois Chicago
    Non-presenting Author: David Elmer – Berry College, Department of Kinesiology
    Non-presenting Author: Tania S. Ontiveros – University of North Texas
    Non-presenting Author: Trey Botkin – University of North Texas
    Non-presenting Author: Elizabeth A. Hubbard – Meta
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    3:15 PM – 3:30 PM  
    Home Environmental Factors That Could Impact Fear of Falling: A Systematic Review
    Location:  204
    Presenting Author: Kaustubh Parab – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Non-presenting Author: Ashita Arora – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Non-presenting Author: Alaysia Garza – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Non-presenting Author: Harshal P. Mahajan, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    3:30 PM – 3:45 PM  
    The Effect of Sensory Reweighting on Postural Control in Parkinson’s Disease
    Location:  204
    Presenting Author: Maryam Sadeghi, n/a (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-presenting Author: Thomas Bristow – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-presenting Author: Sodiq Fakorede, n/a (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-presenting Author: Rajesh Pahwa, M.D. – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-presenting Author: Kelly E. Lyons, PhD – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Non-presenting Author: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationArts & NeuroscienceAthlete Development & Sports RehabilitationBehavioral Health SciencesInternationalLeadershipLifestyle MedicineMeasurementNeuroplasticityTechnologyTelehealthWriting Grants & Getting Funded
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
    Ballet for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia: State of the Evidence and Emerging Opportunities
    Location:  208
    Presenter: Julie Faieta, PhD, MOT, OTR/L – University of Pittsburgh
    Non-Presenting Author: Juleen Rodakowski, OTD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA – Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 100 Technology Drive, Suite #350, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    Presenter: Kathryn Gigler – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
    Presenter: Lise C. Worthen-Chaudhari, PhD, MFA, CMES (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State University
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Wednesday, Nov 1st
    4:00 PM – 5:15 PM  
    SPECIAL Symposium: Cortical Activity Indexes Distinct Aspects of Balance Function in Health, Aging, and Disease
    Location:  205
    Moderator: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Lena Ting, PhD – Emory University
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeuroplasticityTechnology
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    “havana Syndrome”: Unravelling a Medical Mystery Involving US Embassy Staff Serving Abroad
    Location:  212
    Presenter: Daniel H. Daneshvar, MD, PhD – Harvard Medical School
    Presenter: Ross D. Zafonte, DO, DO – Harvard Medical School
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseBrain InjuryInternationalMilitary and Veterans AffairsTrauma
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    10:45 AM – 11:45 AM  
    State of the Science: Dance for Neurorehabilitation
    Location:  205
    Presenter: Lise C. Worthen-Chaudhari, PhD, MFA, CMES (she/her/hers) – The Ohio State University
    Presenter: Madeleine E. Hackney, PhD, BFA (she/her/hers) – Emory University & Atlanta VA
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryCancerLifestyle MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseaseStroke
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    10:45 AM – 12:00 PM  
    SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Accelerating Treatments for Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases
    Location:  407
    Presenter: Allan I. Levey, MD, PhD (he/him/his) – Emory University
    Aging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationNeurodegenerative Disease
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Brain Fog Symposium Part 1: Neurological Understanding of Brain Fog in Long COVID
    Location:  212
    Presenter: Fofi Constantinidou, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, FACRM (she/her/hers) – University of Cyprus
    Presenter: Mari Tobita, MD – Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
    Presenter: Jennifer M. Loftis, PhD (she/her/hers) – VA Portland Health Care System; Oregon Health & Science University
    Presenter: Jacob Raber, PhD (he/him/his) – OHSU
    Non-Presenting Author: Fransiska M. Bossuyt, Ph.D. – Swiss Paraplegic Research
    InternationalCOVID-19Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Neurorehabilitation with Photobiomodulation (PBM)
    Location:  209
    Presenter: Lew Lim, PhD – VieLight
    Bio/Neurofunctional Assessment and Bio/Neuro Therapeutics SeriesComplementary Integrative Rehabilitation MedicineBehavioral Health SciencesBrain InjuryCancerClinical PracticeCOVID-19Lifestyle MedicineNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityPain RehabilitationPediatric RehabilitationStrokeTechnology
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    New Advances in Sensory Organization Testing of Neurological Conditions
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom C
    Presenter: Chun-Kai Huang, PhD, MS, PT (he/him/his) – KUMC
    Presenter: Sodiq Fakorede, n/a (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Kai Cheng, MS – University of Kansas Medical center
    Presenter: Maryam Sadeghi, n/a (she/her/hers) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Presenter: Hannes Devos, PhD (he/him/his) – University of Kansas Medical Center
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationMeasurementTechnology
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery -- New Development and Utility in the Rehabilitation Research
    Location:  310
    Presenter: Manrui Zhang, PhD (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University
    Presenter: Emily Ho, PhD – Northwestern University
    Moderator: Richard Gershon, PhD – Northwestern University
    MeasurementAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryMeasurementNeurodegenerative DiseaseSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    12:45 PM – 1:45 PM  
    Visual Arts as a Tool for Exploring the 'Self' Following Injury
    Location:  205
    Presenter: Jean A. Shelton, Ph.D; CBIS – On With Life
    Arts & NeuroscienceBrain InjuryNeurodegenerative DiseaseStroke
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Brain Fog Symposium Part 2: Neurobehavioral Understanding of Brain Fog in Long COVID, a Driver of Its Contribution to Dysfunction
    Location:  212
    Presenter: Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman, PhD, ABPP-CN (she/her/hers) – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Presenter: Anna S. Nordvig, MD, MS – Weill Cornell Medicine
    Presenter: Ryan Knight, PT, DPT – Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
    Presenter: Abigail Case, MD (she/her/hers) – CHOP, University of Pennsylvannia
    Presenter: Thomas F. Bergquist, Ph.D., ABPP, FACRM – Mayo Clinic
    Presenter: Dora Kanellopoulos, PhD – Department of Psychiatry
    Non-Presenting Author: Fransiska M. Bossuyt, Ph.D. – Swiss Paraplegic Research
    InternationalClinical PracticeCOVID-19Neurodegenerative Disease
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Rehabilitation for Functional Movement Disorder, Parkinson Disease, and Dystonia: Shared or Different Treatment Methods?
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom C
    Presenter: Victor W. Mark, MD (he/him/his) – University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Presenter: Stacey Zalanowski, PT, DPT, NCS – Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
    Presenter: Hannah Redd, DPT, NCS (she/her/hers) – Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
    Neurodegenerative DiseaseClinical Practice
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  
    Start to Finish: From Systematic Review to Clinical Application of Power Assist Devices
    Location:  Crystal Ballroom B
    TechnologyBrain InjuryClinical PracticeNeurodegenerative DiseasePain RehabilitationSpinal Cord Injury
  • Thursday, Nov 2nd
    3:15 PM – 4:15 PM  
    Closing Session - Prescription Music: The Next Frontier of Medicine Has Arrived
    Location:  Grand Ballroom
    Presenter: Brian Harris, MA, MT-BC, NMT/F – MedRhythms, Inc
    Arts & NeuroscienceAging Research & Geriatric RehabilitationBrain InjuryClinical PracticeNeurodegenerative DiseaseNeuroplasticityStrokeTechnology