Welcome to Kessler Foundations 2017 Multiple Sclerosis consumer conference, Improving Cognitive, Emotional, & Physical Health in Multiple Sclerosis

This conference is hosted by Kessler Foundation and is being funded by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant #1508-05940)

This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039

Drs. Yael Goverover is an occupational therapist with expertise in developing interventions to improve everyday function and quality of life in individuals with MS and is a visiting scientist at Kessler Foundation. Her research focuses on cognitive and functional impairments and their impact on activities of daily living and participation. Read more

Dr. Kimberly Beckwith McGuire, is staff psychologist and leader of the MS Wellness Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation .
Dr. McGuire has more than a decade of experience treating people with MS and conducts clinical research examining the effectiveness of clinical interventions for individuals with chronic medical conditions.

Dr. Lauren B. Strober, is an expert in the field of quality of life in people with MS and a senior research scientist at Kessler Foundation. Her research focuses on secondary complications of MS. Dr. Strober explores how factors specific to the individual, such as personality and coping skills, impact quality of life and employment. Read more

MODERATOR for our panel Discussion is Michele Pignatello, chief development officer of Kessler Foundation, is responsible for raising philanthropic funds to advance Kessler Foundation’s rehabilitation research and disability employment initiatives by finding connections and building relationships. She has more than two decades of experience guiding philanthropy in support of charitable institutions. Read more

This presentation was recorded and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Westminster Hotel, 550 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039

For more information about our research, go to KesslerFoundation.org