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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Research is one of several areas of rehabilitation research conducted at

TBI Research at Kessler Foundation examines common affects of brain injury, including fatigue and difficulty in thinking, learning, and memory. TBI research studies are non-invasive and use various forms of testing; a method of expertise is neuroimaging--in which researchers can observe changes in the brain before and after treatment as well as while an individual performs a specific thinking activity. The Foundation partners with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation to bring the latest discoveries to patient care. Kessler Foundation's innovative research is noted around the world. Thanks to willing research participants and the dedication of our researchers, lives are improving. Kessler Foundation is one of only nine centers in the US to have dual model systems in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. Model systems are federally-funded grants that promote collaboration through research to develop a standard of care for treating the injury and identify lifestyle issues that matter most to people with TBI. The Northern New Jersey TBI System (NNJTBIS) is a collaborative effort between Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. As a data collection center, Kessler Foundation follows individuals with TBI from the time of injury throughout their lives. This allows researchers to identify differences in treatment throughout communities and ethnicities as well as areas that need further exploration to improve the quality of life for individuals with TBI.

10/10/2026

WOW... Fall Fest 2026 was our best year yet!

Thank you to everyone who made it possible, including our attendees, families, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, scientists, community partners, and staff. Your energy, enthusiasm, and support turned Fall Fest into an unforgettable celebration of research, resources, inclusion, innovation, and community.

Despite a few raindrops, the smiles, connections, adaptive sports, research demos, and shared experiences made the day truly special. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped showcase what’s possible when a community comes together.

Thank you for celebrating with us. We can't wait to do it all again next year! 🍁✨ Save the Date: Sunday, September 26, 2027 | 12 - 3 PM | Kessler West Orange Campus

10/04/2026

Fall Fest is TODAY! Are you ready for an amazing day? 🍁

Join us at the Kessler West Orange Campus from 12–3 pm for an afternoon of fall fun, community, and discovery. And remember, Fall Fest is FREE!

Special thank you to our presenting sponsor, FBTGibbons!

🔬 Explore research demonstrations
🤝 Meet Kessler Foundation researchers and community exhibitors
🍴 Enjoy food and refreshments
🎃 Take part in fun fall activities
🎁 Complete your Fall Fest passport for a chance at a prize

📍 Where to go:
Kessler West Orange Campus
1199 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ

Bring your family and friends and join the fun! We can’t wait to welcome you to Fall Fest. 💙🍂

🔗 Plan your visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/fall-fest

10/03/2026

🎉 Tomorrow is Fall Fest🎉

Join us tomorrow for an afternoon of fall fun, community, and discovery at Kessler Foundation!

🍂 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 12–3 pm
📍 Kessler West Orange Campus, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
🎟️ Free to attend!

Come explore research demonstrations, meet our team and community exhibitors, enjoy food and activities, and learn more about the exciting work happening at Kessler Foundation.

Bring your family and friends. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 🍁

🔗 Register and Learn More: https://kesslerfoundation.org/fall-fest

09/02/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of BrainWaves is here!

Explore stories, research, resources, and opportunities for people living with traumatic brain injury, their families, and caregivers.

Inside this edition:

📖 How storytelling can build confidence, understanding, and awareness

🥗 The connection between healthy eating and long-term health after brain injury

💬 Resources for people living with aphasia

🔬 Opportunities to participate in TBI research

📅 Details about an upcoming free event for brain injury survivors and their loved ones

Read the latest edition of BrainWaves: https://kesslerfoundation.org/newsletter/tbi-storytelling-voices-inspire-summer-2026-brainwaves-newsletter

08/29/2026

Living with a brain injury can bring challenges for survivors and the people who support them. Stronger Together: Empowering Brain Injury Survivors and Their Loved Ones offers a day of education, connection, and support for the TBI community.

Hosted by Kessler Foundation, this free, one-day conference will bring together individuals living with traumatic brain injury, families, caregivers, and supporters to hear from experts, gain practical information, and connect with others who understand the journey.

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
🕘 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ET
📍 Kessler Campus
1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
🎟️ Free to attend, registration required

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stronger-together-empowering-brain-injury-survivors-their-loved-ones-tickets-1986077628651

08/20/2026

Falls can be a serious concern for people living with traumatic brain injury. Could the way a person moves help identify who is most at risk?

Kessler Foundation researchers Kiran K. Karunakaran, PhD, and Easter Selvan, PhD, recently presented their research at the 2026 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference. Their work explores movement-related signs that could help identify fall risk among people with TBI, supporting efforts to improve rehabilitation and prevent injuries.

Learn more about Kessler Foundation’s TBI research:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/center-traumatic-brain-injury-research

07/28/2026

How can technology help support memory and independence after traumatic brain injury?

Join Kessler Foundation and the Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System for our next Summer Brainstorm virtual speaker event featuring Thomas Dixon, author, app creator, public speaker, and traumatic brain injury survivor.

Thomas will share his personal journey and discuss how technology inspired the creation of ME.mory, a digital memory app designed to help people with memory challenges regain confidence and independence.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 29, 2026
🕛 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Register today: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Uxx8PR7JSwSZdgrYUu7BXQ #/registration

07/14/2026

What does the future of traumatic brain injury recovery look like?

Kessler Foundation researcher Karen Nolan, PhD, associate director of the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering, recently joined Heather Rose of Radio Free Roanoke to discuss advances in traumatic brain injury research and the innovations helping shape rehabilitation.

In the conversation, Dr. Nolan shares insights from her work at Kessler Foundation and her role as a professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, highlighting how research is driving new possibilities for recovery and improving outcomes for people living with brain injury.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/4G0r4+

Used with permission: Radio Free Roanoke

07/10/2026

Community, connection, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

This weekend, Kessler Foundation is proud to attend Disability Unite Festival 2026, celebrating disability pride and bringing people together through art, entertainment, advocacy, and culture. We're excited to connect with the disability community and share how our research is helping maximize recovery, promote independence, and expand opportunities for people with disabilities.

Stop by and say hello!
📅 Sunday, July 12 | 11 am – 6 pm
📍 Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park

[Video Description: Collage of photo and video of Kessler Foundation's booth at Disability Unite's Festival in Central Park, NYC. Booth features sign up forms, study flyers, and free giveaways.]

05/01/2026

✨ We’re at Abilities Expo this weekend! ✨
Come visit Kessler Foundation at Abilities Expo and stop by Booth 526 to learn how our research is maximizing recovery, independence, and inclusion for people with disabilities. We’d love to meet you, share what’s new, and ways to get involved!

🗓 Friday–Sunday, May 1–3
📍 Booth 526
⏰ Friday & Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM | Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM
⏰ Sunday: 10 AM–11 AM, Early access for people with sensory disabilities

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