March 19, 2020
Rollverines Reflect On Another Successful Season
This article was originally published on MMHeadlines.org on March 19, 2020.
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March 5, 2020
Dr. Kratz and the MS Toolkit Featured on the Department of Defense Research Page
PM&R Associate Professor Anna Kratz, PhD and her team of collaborators from the University of Michigan and the University of Washington developed and tested a WEB-SM program to manage fatigue, pain, and depressed mood in persons with MS.
March 5, 2020
Alicia Davis Awarded Distinguished Practitioner Award from the American Academy of Orthotics & Prosthetics
Congratulations to Alicia Davis, MPA, CPO, FAAOP(D) on being the 2020 recipient of the Distinguished Practitioner Award from the American Academy of Orthotics & Prosthetics.
February 24, 2020
Dr. Carlozzi and CODA Awarded RO1 from NIH/NINR
Congratulations to Dr. Noelle Carlozzi and the Center for Clinical Outcomes Development and Application (CODA) on being awarded a new RO1 from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR/NIH ).
February 20, 2020
Dr. Okanlami Named Teachers-Teacher Award Recipient
Congratulations to Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, on his Teachers-Teacher (ATTA) award !
February 17, 2020
Drs. Whitney, Pruente, and Schmidt Publish Article in Annals of Epidemiology
Dr. Dan Whitney, Dr. Jessica Pruente, and Dr. Mary Schmidt published this new article in the Annals of Epidemiology. The article describes the increased risk of chronic kidney disease in privately insured adults with spina bifida, derived from an analysis of data from Optum Cliniformatics Data Mart.
February 17, 2020
Dr. Katharine Seagly Named Co-Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program
Congratulations to Dr. Katharine Seagly on her appointment as co-director of the brain injury rehabilitation program in the Michigan Medicine Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She will co-direct with Dr. Ryan Stork until he leaves, and then serve as the program director until a physician co-director is appointed.
February 14, 2020
Dr. Eckner Presents at Concussion Center Faculty Workshop
Michigan Concussion Center Associate Research Director, JT Eckner, an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, led a collaborative faculty workshop highlighting the Center’s recent activities and future plans.
February 6, 2020
Dr. Mark Peterson Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Sweden
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Peterson, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for receiving a Fulbright Award to Sweden. Dr. Peterson will be traveling to Sweden later in the year for an extended period to expand his internationally known work on health and wellness outcomes in individuals with
February 1, 2020
"Neurogenic Bowel and Bladder Management After SCI" Study Update
January 20, 2020
Dr. Dan Whitney and Collaborators Awarded NIH R03 Grant
The NICHD R03 application, “Bone marrow lipid, adipokine, and inflammatory composition, and its relationship with skeletal acquisition in children with cerebral palsy,” has been awarded for a total of $156K!
January 15, 2020
Dr. Carlozzi and Collaborators Awarded MICHR Accelerating Synergy Award
Congratulations to Dr. Noelle Carlozzi and collaborators on being awarded a MICHR Accelerating Synergy Award relating to Caregivers.
January 15, 2020
Dr. Meade and Collaborators Awarded MICHR Accelerating Synergy Award
Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Meade and all of the collaborators of the Center for Disability Health and Wellness on being awarded a MICHR Accelerating Synergy Award.
January 14, 2020
Dr. Warschausky Awarded Funding from Mildred E. Swanson Foundation
The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is excited and grateful to announce new funding from the Mildred E. Swanson Foundation. Since 2008, the Mildred E. Swanson Foundation has continuously supported Dr. Seth Warschausky’s collaborative research on developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological needs of people with
December 25, 2019
Happy Holidays from the Michigan Spinal Cord Injury System Staff
December 2, 2019
Michigan Medicine PM&R Across the Country
The Michigan Medicine PM&R team has been well-represented at a number of national meetings showcasing our clinical, educational, and research work. More updates and photos will be added as folks send in their reports and photos.
November 21, 2019
Dr. Sandra Hearn interviews Dr. John Norbury on AANEM Physician Podcast
Dr. Sandra Hearn interviewed Dr. John Norbury on his article, "Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies."
November 11, 2019
Dr. Claire Kalpakjian to be next Associate Chair of Research, PM&R
Dr. Claire Kalpakjian, PhD, will become the next Associate Chair of PM&R, starting in January, 2020.
November 6, 2019
Announcing the Center for Disability Health and Wellness
On October 24 th , 2019, the Michigan Medicine Executive Committee approved center status for the University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness (UM-CDHW). UM-CDHW represents a multi-disciplinary collaboration of faculty across from University of Michigan departments, schools and colleges with a mission of developing and
November 5, 2019
Drs. Gable and Smith Co-Investigators on New Cancer Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Nikki Gabel and Dr. Sean Smith who are Co-Investigators on a new grant from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) led by Dr. Aki Morikawa of Oncology.
