Kessler Foundation

This month, Kessler Foundation researchers John DeLuca, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research and Training, and Glenn Wylie, DPhil, Director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center, attended Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Science, Care, and Innovation, hosted by Università degli Studi di Siena, in Siena, Italy.

The conference brought together international experts to share the latest research and clinical advances focused on understanding and addressing fatigue in multiple sclerosis—one of the most common and challenging symptoms experienced by people living with MS.

Kessler Foundation is proud to contribute to the global effort to advance research that improves outcomes and quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Thank you to Università di Siena for hosting this important event and fostering collaboration among researchers dedicated to advancing MS care and research.

Such a great day at the Opportunity Project Walk-A-Thon! 💙Proud to be there as a community partner and connect with such an inspiring community.

Cognitive challenges are one of the most common—and often overlooked—effects of multiple sclerosis.

New perspectives in research highlight the importance of a team-based approach to cognitive care, bringing together expertise across disciplines to better support individuals living with MS.

Explore the latest thinking from Kessler Foundation researchers.

🎧 Listen or read via the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/podcast/real-life-science-audio-opinion-why-cognitive-care-ms-needs-team-approach

Navigating disability benefits can be complex, but understanding your options can make all the difference.

Join Kessler Foundation for Planning with Confidence: A Live Disability Benefits Q&A, featuring disability attorney Gabriel Hermann and moderated by Jonathan Gudema, Esq., Legacy Giving Advisor to Kessler Foundation.

This interactive session will cover:
✔️ Social Security Disability benefits (SSI and SSDI)
✔️ Common application and appeals challenges
✔️ Strategies for maintaining benefit eligibility
✔️ Live Q&A with experienced professionals

Whether you're planning for yourself or a loved one, you'll gain practical guidance to help make informed decisions with greater confidence.

📅 June 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET

Register today: https://kesslerfoundation-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__KlU7E37RMaJw8MztPe9OA #/registration

Women living with spinal cord injury deserve access to inclusive, evidence‑based sexual health care, yet research and clinical attention remain limited.

A recent scoping review co‑authored by Denise Fyffe, PhD, of Kessler Foundation calls attention to critical gaps and urges more patient‑centered, intervention‑based research that supports dignity, well‑being, and quality of life.

This is a call to prioritize care that reflects real needs and lived experience.

💬 Learn more at the link below: https://kesslerfoundation.org/blog/discussing-sexual-health-and-women-spinal-cord-injury