Kathleen Kalmar, PhD
Chief Neuropsychologist, Brain Trauma Unit, JFK Medical Center

Role in TBIMS Program:
Research Coordinator: Overseeing data collection and submission to national data collection site, identifying and enrolling appropriate participants.
Co-Investigator: Local project - "Investigating the Utility of Functional MRI in Assessing Cognition, Predicting Outcome and Planning Treatment in Minimally Conscious (MCS) Patients"
Principal Investigator: Cognitive Special Interest Group project - studying the feasibility of administration of a brief neuropsychological test battery at one month post-onset of TBI; development of a composite index or subset of test scores to measure the severity of cognitive difficulty following TBI; and the contribution of cognitive deficits to length of stay and hospital charges for treatment of TBI.

Educational Background:
Post-Doctoral Residency in Neuropsychology, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University
B.A. Psychology, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Academic Appointments:
Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Research Interests:
Disorders of consciousness; post-concussive syndrome; tests and measurement

Licenses / Certifications:
Licensed Psychologist, New Jersey

Professional Memberships / Offices Held:
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine: Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (Secretary 1999-present, Task Force for Disorders of Consciousness - Chair 1999-present, Task Force for Cognitive Rehabilitation Standards)
American Psychological Association
International Neuropsychological Society: Division 40 - Neuropsychology
New Jersey Neuropsychological Society (Secretary 1995 & 1998, Treasurer 1996-97, Board of Trustees 1995-2000)
New Jersey Psychological Association