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Mar 26
Cerebral Palsy is a lifelong condition affecting motor function starting in childhood.
Dr. Sarmiento received foundation grants (2022) that supported publications regarding transition patients with CP!
We hope by raising awareness & funds, we can advance research on CP.
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Mar 26
Your donations help support this research! Please visit foundationforpmr.org to donate today!
#cpawarenessday #cerebralpalsy #physiatry #pm&r
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Mar 26
Sarmiento CA, Wyrwa JM, Glaros C, Holliman B, Brenner LA. Experiences of young adults with cerebral palsy in pediatric care transitioning to adult care. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2025;67:99–110. doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15907 is just one of the recent publications.
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Mar 20
Congratulations to all those who matched into PM&R today! Welcome to the field!
The Foundation for PM&R funds pivotal & breakthrough research elevating our field. We look forward to meeting you and working together. For more information, please visit foundationforpmr.org
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Get tips on successfully applying for a research grant from the Foundation for PM&R, review a financial snapshot of our growth, and see who our top 2025 donors were in the current issue of UPDATE. bit.ly/4ubdlaV
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2 Dec 2025
Today on #GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in supporting critical research and innovation that improves patient outcomes and strengthens our field. Every contribution makes a difference! foundationforpmr.org/donate-… bit.ly/3MaDyVL
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11 Nov 2025
Supporting physiatric research through the Foundation for PM&R presents an excellent opportunity for tax-efficient giving - and this is the final week to DOUBLE your contribution with our match campaign! foundationforpmr.org/donate-… bit.ly/4qRe9Ac
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6 Nov 2025
A message from FPM&R's new President, Dr. Elliot Roth; other leadership changes; new research grants; and the winners from the recent Rehab 5k - read our Nov/Dec newsletter to learn about these and more. bit.ly/49Cniq2
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4 Nov 2025
Every dollar you give to FPM&R directly advances the future of our field. Through Nov. 15, your contribution will be DOUBLED - so act now to build the research foundation our field needs to meet tomorrow's challenges! foundationforpmr.org/donate-… bit.ly/3JwAX7G
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29 Oct 2025
The 2025 Molnar Pediatric PM&R Lifetime Achievement Award was posthumously awarded to Dr. Gloria Eng, an early pioneer in pediatric rehabilitation. Dr. Maureen Nelson accepted on her behalf.
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29 Oct 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Bushi of Burke Rehab Hospital, who received the Tactile Medical Cancer Rehabilitation Research Grant for her study "Evaluating Inpatient Rehabilitation for Metastatic Cancer Patients."
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29 Oct 2025
Congrats to Dr. Anders Asp (Mayo Clinic) on his Molnar Pediatric PM&R Research Grant to study "Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation to Improve Lower Limb Function and Assess Lower Motor Neuron Health in Children with Spina Bifida." Dr. Joline Brandenburg accepted on his behalf.
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29 Oct 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Corinna Bondi of the Univ. of Pittsburgh, who received this year's Encompass Health Midcareer Investigator Research Grant for her study on "Clinically-relevant Neurorehabilitation to Mitigate Aging-and Hypertension-mediated Cognitive Decline after TBI."
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29 Oct 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Adam Tenforde, of Harvard/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, who received a Scott Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant for his work on "Achilles Tendinopathy." This is Dr. Tenforde’s third Foundation grant award.
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29 Oct 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Silver of the University of Washington, who received a Materson ERF New Investigator research grant to study “Bioengineered Muscle Tissues to Assess Muscle Stem Cell Fate Decisions with Aging."
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29 Oct 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Syed Qadri of Moss Rehabililtation, who was awarded a Materson ERF New Investigator research grant for his project, "Evaluating Brain Plasticity in Moderate TBI Patients with Theta Burst Stimulation." Aslihan Sahin and Rosalie Ellis accepted on his behalf.
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29 Oct 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Katz of Harvard/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, who was awarded a $10,000 Richard Materson ERF New Investigator pilot research grant for her study of “Mechanistic Impact of Synovial Fluid Relaxin-2 on the Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis."
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28 Oct 2025
America is aging rapidly; patients with age-related disability will need physiatric care. The Foundation for PM&R's mission of advancing physiatric research has never been more critical. Please donate today! foundationforpmr.org/donate-… bit.ly/4oFZ6Y8
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24 Oct 2025
The University of Michigan once again takes top honors in the Rehab 5k Residency Program Challenge! Congrats on winning both Largest Team and Fastest Team. Many thanks to our other participating teams from University of Cleveland and Mount Sinai New York as well.
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