Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Research Program

09/19/2021

We're recruiting for iSLEEPms!

04/19/2020

Ask an MS Expert is a webinar series from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society featuring presentations from experts in Multiple Sclerosis care and offerin...

04/17/2020

Check out the latest Can Do Multiple Sclerosis webinar on "Fatigue and Sleep in MS," presented by MSRP rehabilitation psychologist, Abbey Hughes, PhD, and occupational therapist, Stephanie Singleton, OTR/L.

A recording of our webinar, and an article on managing fatigue and sleep during the COVID-19 crisis (and beyond) can be found in the Can Do MS archives.

https://www.cando-ms.org/multiple-scler…/…/fatigue-and-sleep

https://www.cando-ms.org/online-resources/can-do-library

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03/14/2020

Our "Managing MS Distress Together" research study is now offering an option to attend group sessions ONLINE via HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing. Thank you to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Johns Hopkins Medicine IRB for quickly approving this change to promote study safety and continuation.

03/13/2020

Updated recommendations from National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Many disease modifying therapies (DMTs) for MS work by modifying or suppressing the immune system. People with MS who are treated with these therapies can face an increased risk of infections.

11/26/2019

Managing MS Distress: A Research Study for People with MS and Their Support Partners

We are conducting a research study to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their support partners learn skills for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving quality of life. Support partners can include significant others, friends, and family members. We are recruiting people with MS and their support partners to participate in this study together.

This is a Johns Hopkins IRB-approved research study (IRB #: IRB00199623). For additional information, please see the flyers and postings attached.

11/14/2019

We are so proud of Jackie Bhattarai for opening the 2019 Leadership Conference; for sharing her passion and research with the community! Watch it here: https://vimeo.com/373240588?ref=em-share

Dr. Bhattarai opens 2019 NMSS Leadership Conference.

11/02/2019

‪Join the free virtual conference all day today (link to join below)! Topics will include: employment, mood, cognition, relationships, and physical symptoms. Our own will be discussing relationships at 1pm Eastern! http://ow.ly/BUvr30pP4hD‬

11/01/2019

We are SO EXCITED to announce that our talented and innovative postdoctoral fellow has now joined our team as faculty! We are thrilled to have you as a permanent member of the team!

10/31/2019

Congratulations to our own (blue jacket!) for being selected to participate in the 5-day Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI). Jackie is working to understand and end disparities in MS medical care. Read more: http://ow.ly/1hBx50wYsNv

10/07/2019

“Dear doctors: is real...” http://ow.ly/cPZC30pFDyO

09/30/2019

Meet a comedian with MS supporting a really wonderful organization - The Boston Home. http://ow.ly/63TO30pBJme

In footage from a 2011 episode of The Steve Katsos Show, comedian Rich Gustus can be seen on the mic performing a stand-up set with the aid of a cane. After explaining how he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he then proceeded to work elements of his condition into the punchlines of severa...