Join us for a meeting of the Greater New York Dysphonia Support Group, which promises to be enlightening and informative. We are honored to have Dr. Teresa Jacobson Kimberley as our guest speaker.

Dr. Kimberely will be discussing her recent research findings regarding the application of rTMS in treating spasmodic dysphonia. Additionally, she is seeking volunteers interested in participating in this research study. Her expertise and dedication to our community promise to offer valuable perspectives and information that can empower and inspire us all.

Please bring any questions or thoughts you may have regarding the topic. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community, learn from one another, and support each other on our respective journeys.

ABOUT

Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA is Professor and Director of the Brain Recovery Lab in the Department of Physical Therapy and serves as Director of the Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She is also a research associate at Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery. Her lab’s cross-disciplinary focus is to understand the pathophysiology of sensory-motor impairment and facilitate recovery for people with neurologic disorders. The career-long impact of her work is reflected in numerous awards, including Physical Therapy’s highest honor of being named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association.

She has led or contributed to over 15 randomized clinical trials investigating neuromodulation paired with rehabilitation in neurologic disorders. She is funded by the National Institutes of Health and private foundations. She also serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Physical Therapy. In addition to her own directed research, Dr. Kimberley has over ten years experience in working with industry partners to design, execute, and investigate novel interventions.

Watch the Dysphonia International webinar with Dr. Kimberley here.

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