Mary Jane Mulcahey

Mary Jane 'MJ' Mulcahey is a Professor in the Departments of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University. She holds leadership roles as Director of the Center for Outcomes and Measurement and Interim Associate Dean of Research. Her work focuses on developing outcome measures and interventions for individuals with chronic conditions, particularly spinal cord injury.

Education:

• PhD, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
• MS, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
• BS, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA

Research Interests: Dr. Mulcahey specializes in outcome measure development, implementation science, and interventions to improve participation and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Her work bridges neuroscience, clinical practice, and rehabilitation engineering to address spinal cord injury challenges.

Key Awards:

• American Spinal Injury Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
• Estin Comarr Award (2021)
• Sir Ludwig Guttman Lecture (2018)

Advising & Grants: Leads the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD) program and oversees research grants focused on spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to translate evidence into clinical practice.

Labs/Teams: Center for Outcomes & Measurement, Dr. Mulcahey's Research Group, and initiatives under the Steel Assembly for Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury.