Elizabeth Gromisch, Ph.D., MSCS, Recognized for Excellence in Multiple Sclerosis Care
As a Research Neuropsychologist at the Mandell MS Center, Gromisch is a world-renowned leader in the advancement of care for patients with Multiple Sclerosis
HARTFORD, Conn. (July 9, 2025) – Elizabeth S. Gromisch, Ph.D., MSCS, Research Neuropsychologist for the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care and Neuroscience Research at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, has been recognized for excellence in the advancement of care for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Gromisch was awarded the 2025 Fred Foley Award for Best Practice in MS Mental Health by the Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC), the preeminent professional organization for MS health care providers
The prestigious Fred Foley Award, established in 2015 by CMSC, recognizes researchers and clinicians for their achievements in psychosocial and cognition work in MS. Gromisch joins a notable list of previous awardees, made up of some of the most well-known names in the field of MS care and research. The award is named after Frederick W. Foley, Ph.D., Director of Neuropsychology and Psychosocial Research at Holy Name Medical Center Multiple Sclerosis Center, a widely sought lecturer, speaker, and consultant, both nationally and internationally.
CMSC also announced Gromisch’s appointment as associate editor of the International Journal of MS Care, the organization’s official publication focused on the multidisciplinary care of patients with MS and related autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system. The journal’s editorial board comprises individuals from across North America and Europe, and aims to promote multidisciplinary cooperation and communication among the global network of MS professionals.
Additionally, Gromisch was an invited speaker at the International Progressive MS Alliance’s Digital Tools Workshop, where she presented her work on developing accessible technologies to deliver assessments and treatments in MS. During the workshop, she was a participant in the Alliance’s webcast, which covered the information for patients and was posted for worldwide viewing.
“I am honored to be able to highlight the cutting edge work we are doing at the Mandell MS Center and Trinity Health Of New England and participating in discussions about the future of digital tools in the field,” said Gromisch. “Our research and clinical teams are passionate about improving the lives of people with MS, and we collaborate – along with our patients – to incorporate the newest protocols into each individualized treatment plan.”
About Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, located on Blue Hills Ave., in Hartford, Conn., is a licensed chronic disease hospital certified under the Joint Commission and Medicare as an acute rehabilitation hospital and is the largest provider of acute rehabilitation services in Connecticut. Mount Sinai is a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Mount Sinai offers rehabilitation for brain and spinal cord injury, amputees, stroke, nerve and joint injury, orthopedic injuries, multiple sclerosis, and the effects of major surgery. The Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care and Neuroscience Research is located on the Mount Sinai campus. At Mount Sinai, a nationally recognized staff of rehabilitation specialists in physical and occupational therapy, physiatry, neurology, urology, neuropsychology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and speech language pathology is equipped to provide integrated services needed to reach the best possible rehabilitative outcomes in one center of medical rehabilitation excellence. Visit trinityhealthofne.org for more information and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @SaintFrancisCT