CIRMNG Executive Committee
Sonya Kim, PhD, CRC, BCB
CHAIR
Research Scientist and Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology & Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
New York University School of Medicine
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Marianne H. Mortera, PhD, OTR/L
CO-CHAIR
Adjunct faculty, Occupational Therapy
New York University and Long Island University
Independent healthcare provider and consultant, Therapeutic Resources
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Nicole Sasson, MD
CO-CHAIR
Chief, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service Veterans Affairs,
New York Harbor Health Care System
Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine
New York University School of Medicine, Rusk Institute
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Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM
CHAIR-ELECT & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School of Medicine
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Sophia Chan, DPT, MAOM, Lic Ac, ATC, CSCS, MS-III
SECRETARY
Osteopathic Medical Student
University of New England
Jacqueline Anne Tibbett, PhD, LMT
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Postdoctoral Associate, Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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Philip R. Appel, PhD, FASCH
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Director, Psychological and Neuropsychological Services
MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Georgetown University School of Medicine
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Shilpa Krishnan, PhD, PT
EARLY CAREER NETWORKING GROUP LIAISON
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy
Emory University School of Medicine
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Xiaolei Hu, MD, PhD
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING GROUP LIAISON
Physiatrist, Neuroscientist, Department of NeuroRehabilitation
NUS University Hospital of Northern Sweden
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Open Position
FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER
Please contact CIRMG Chair, Sonya Kim or Chair-Elect, Patricia Heyn to inquire about serving in this role.
LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE IN CIRM
- Sonya Kim, Chair – Board Certified in Biofeedback
- Patricia Heyn, Chair-Elect – Multisensory therapy, neurocognitive exercise and rhythmic movement, and diet for brain health (green tea/EGCG)
- Nicole Sasson, Co-Chair – New York State Certified Acupuncturist
- Ariana Vora, Co-Chair – Certified in Ayurveda and Acupuncture; certified in American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine
- Allan Tyson, Consumer Representative – Guide and trainer for athletes with disabilities, Achilles International
- Carmen E. Capo-Lugo, Task Force Co-Chair – As a researcher, focuses on the use of medicinal arts rooted and developed in the African diaspora as a tool to enhance health and improve physical function.
- Jacqueline Tibbett, Member-at-Large – Licensed Massage Therapist and PhD in Physiology.
