Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Rose F. Kennedy Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center

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Mission Statement

At the Rose F. Kennedy (RFK) UCEDD, our research and evaluation aims to improve the health, functioning, and community inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities. With a foundation in the multidisciplinary Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC), projects are grounded in clinical experience. Persons with developmental disabilities help design, implement, and develop projects.

Our research and evaluation portfolio spans clinical, community, and policy initiatives. This breadth supports a focus on the social determinants of health.

Ongoing Projects

The Impact of a 3-month Feeding Therapy Program in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Feeding Problems: A Pilot Study.

Presented at AIR-P Research Day 2021

Published Resources

FAQ Resource: Questions About Covid-19 Vaccines

Available in: Bengali, Korean, Traditional Chinese

Podcast Series - Abled and on Air: COVID Education and People with Special Needs

Toolkit - Overcoming Medical Education and Training Barriers in the Bronx

Newsletter - Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Clips

Newsletter Link

Video - Navegando las Barreras en la Integración Comunitaria para Niños y Adolescentes con Necesidades Especiales de Atención Médica

CRE Members

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Maria Rosario Valicente
Albert Einstein CRE Research Lead

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Sophie Molholm
Albert Einstein CRE Project Co-Lead
sophie.molholm@einsteinmed.org

Karen Bonuck
Project Co-Lead
karen.bonuck@einsteinmed.org

Lisa Shulman
Project Co-Lead
lshulman@montefiore.org

Oril Segal
Research Coordinator
orli.segal@einsteinmed.edu