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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · 14d

We are looking for a UW student to join us as an undergraduate research volunteer! For more details, see our posting at new.expo.uw.edu/expo/opportu.... To apply, go to redcap.link/uwmsrehabwel.... Please feel free to share this opportunity!

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · 23d

For #PainAwarenessMonth, we want to share some resources about #MS pain. MS Society UK has helpful articles (www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/sig...) and booklets (www.mssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...)
describing types of pain, causes, treatment options, and how to communicate about pain with others 🧡

Cover of the MS Society booklet titled "Pain and unpleasant sensations in MS." Shows a photo of a man in glasses looking down.

UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · 28d

Check out UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine's article on our summer interns! rehab.washington.edu/news-and-eve...

MS Research Team Hosts Inaugural National MS Society Undergraduate Interns - UW Medicine | Rehabilitation Medicine

The program was not only an opportunity for students to gain valuable experience but also a chance for the team to contribute to the development of the next generation of MS researchers.

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Huge congratulations this week to Erin Mistretta, who is starting her new role as Acting Assistant Professor!

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Aug 27

Finally, NMSS intern Noor shared: "Through contributing to several research projects, engaging directly with participants, and working with MS clinicians, I have gained valuable insight into how the integration of research and clinical care can lead to meaningful improvements in patient outcomes."

UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our NMSS intern Jeremy Luo shared "I think this summer was an amazing introduction to research and I enjoyed it a lot! ... I'm definitely going to continue trying to do research with MS and I'm actually applying to a lot of MS labs at Vanderbilt this semester. Thanks so much everyone!"

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Aug 25

We'll share our interns' end-of-summer reflections this week! Elena: "I saw how research and practice intersect to improve outcomes ... This experience has sparked a new interest in neuropsychology and women's health, and inspired me to pursue research-integrated medical practice in the future."

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Aug 22

It was so wonderful to have our summer interns here this year! We'll be sharing their end-of-summer reflections next week. You can read more about the National MS Society's undergraduate research program below -- applications for 2026 will open in November! www.nationalmssociety.org/for-professi...

Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Aug 13

Huge congratulations to Tracy Herring, PhD on receiving the Early Career Practice Award from the Rehabilitation Psychology division of the American Psychological Association!! rehab.washington.edu/news-and-eve...

Herring receives Early Career Practice Award from APA Division 22 - UW Medicine | Rehabilitation Medicine

For her colleagues, Dr. Herring exemplifies the values of the field through her outstanding clinical work, commitment to underserved populations, excellence in teaching and supervision, and meaningful...

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Aug 6

Today we're saying goodbye to our amazing summer interns, Jeremy, Elena, and Noor. They've brought such curiosity, enthusiasm, and joy to our work this summer! Thank you to the National MS Society for sponsoring Jeremy and Noor's internship. We're excited to see what everyone does in the future!

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Jul 29

If you're interested in learning more about women's health and #MS, Can Do MS is hosting a TAKE CHARGE® MS and Women's Health webinar on Friday 8/1 from 2:00pm - 7:00pm PT! Register here: cando-ms.org/programs/tak...

TAKE CHARGE® Program

Take charge of your life! This in-depth program provides personalized guidance and support from people on similar MS journeys.

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Jul 22

Study coordinator Susan Robles is a co-author on this paper from the ENERGY study, which found that self-hypnosis and meditation can help with #MS fatigue. You can read more on HealthCentral at the link below!

UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine @uwrehabmed.bsky.social · Jul 21

New research suggests that practicing self-hypnosis may help restore some energy for people with MS who experience exhaustion. "With hypnosis, you are creating a state that makes the brain more open to suggestions," says the study’s lead author, Mark Jensen, Ph.D..
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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Jun 24

Summer is officially here, and that also means heat! ☀️ Many people with #MS report heat sensitivity, or that their symptoms worsen in the heat. Check out this factsheet from MS Society UK on temperature and MS for more info and tips for staying cool 🧊 www.mssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Jun 13

Finally, we want to welcome Jeremy Luo! Jeremy is part of the @nationalmssociety.bsky.social program. Jeremy is a rising junior at Vanderbilt majoring in Medicine, Health and Society, and also plans to go to medical school. This summer, he's excited to get more hands-on clinical research experience!

UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Jun 12

Please welcome Elena Skirgaudas, who is volunteering with us this summer! Elena is a rising junior at Boston College majoring in Sociology. She plans to apply to medical school and is interested in researching treatment adherence for people with chronic pain.

UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Jun 11

We have wonderful @nationalmssociety.bsky.social interns joining us this summer! Noor Ahmed is a rising senior @theohiostate.bsky.social majoring in Neuroscience. Noor plans to apply to medical school and is excited to learn about MS from a clinical perspective and interact with participants!

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · May 30

On #WorldMSDay, we reflect on what makes our work possible. As a team, we're committed to helping people with MS feel seen in research. We are grateful to our MS center colleagues, our community advisory board, and our participants. We could not do this without you! #MultipleSclerosis #MSAwareness 🧡

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · May 29

We're excited to be working on this expansion of My MS Toolkit for depression self-management! Stay tuned for more updates 🤗

UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine @uwrehabmed.bsky.social · May 27

Dawn Ehde, PhD, has been awarded a $200,000 grant by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The grant will be distributed over two years starting July 1, 2025.
Read more: ow.ly/uh3750VXhUf

UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · May 21

We've been doing some spring cleaning, and we have new website pages you can check out! If you're interested in learning more about our completed studies, you can visit uwmsrehabwell.org/past-research/ or see our publications at uwmsrehabwell.org/publications... 🌻

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · May 13

On Friday, Dr. Sarah Simmons presented her work on transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to promote hand and arm function for people living with #MS at the @uwrehabmed.bsky.social Lehmann Symposium! We are so happy to have such a talented faculty member on our team!!

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Apr 29

We had a great time at the @nationalmssociety.bsky.social #WalkMS Seattle with the rest of the @uwrehabmed.bsky.social MS Center! It was great to see so many people out to show their support 🧡 💜

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Apr 25

Happy APA #PsychologyWeek! We wanted to highlight a recent Can Do MS podcast with our own Mary Curran on managing MS pain, which highlights several of the evidence-based behavioral interventions that we research. Give it a listen! 🎧 cando-ms.org/resource/liv...

Living Well With MS While Managing Pain - Can Do MS

In this episode, we explore how to manage the different types of pain associated with multiple sclerosis. We discuss the role of behavioral interventions like....

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We are so grateful to live in a place with so many beautiful parks, trees, and wild spaces. If you can, take a moment today to appreciate something about this incredible home we share 🌻 Get involved with UW's earth-month activities here: sustainability.uw.edu/earth-day-20...

Sarah walking her cat, Jello, through the forest

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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Apr 21

New publication! Participants with MS who were given access to hypnosis and mindfulness meditation recordings reported reduced fatigue impact, sleep disturbance, and depressive symptoms. Mark Jensen was lead investigator and RC Susan Robles was a co-author!
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UW MS Rehabilitation & Wellness Research Center @uwmsrehabwell.bsky.social · Apr 14

Our research staff attended the ITHS Research Coordinator Networking to Enhance Development (NED) Conference on Friday! It was great to meet other Seattle-area research coordinators and learn about new topics, including enhancing community engagement and the emerging issues of AI in research.

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