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Dr. Kendra J. Bjoraker 
Publications

Dr. Kendra J. Bjoraker is a seasoned neuropsychologist with a robust portfolio of publications focusing on the neurocognitive and psychological management of rare metabolic and genetic conditions. Her work spans clinical research, international consensus recommendations, and practical strategies for patient care. Notable contributions include studies on phenylketonuria, Fabry disease, adrenoleukodystrophy and mucopolysaccharidoses, emphasizing treatment outcomes, neurocognitive monitoring, and quality of life improvements. Published in high-impact journals like Molecular Genetics and Metabolism and Bone Marrow Transplant, Dr. Bjoraker's research has informed best practices and clinical trials worldwide. She has also presented her findings at prestigious conferences and authored practical resources for educators and healthcare providers.

Neurocognitive assessment platform for clinical trials in PKU: White paper developed by the NPKUA neurocognitive workgroup

January 1, 2024

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Susan E. Waisbren, Shawn E. Christ, Deborah A. Bilder, Kendra J. Bjoraker, et al.

Management considerations for adults with phenylketonuria and anxiety during the pegvaliase journey: a plain language summary

January 1, 2024

Future Rare Diseases

Kendra J. Bjoraker, Suzanne Hollander, Brittany M. Holmes, et al.

Best practice recommendations for the management of anxiety during the pegvaliase journey

November 1, 2024

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Kendra J. Bjoraker, Caroline Eggerding, Elisheva Ellenberg, et al.

Management of early treated adolescents and young adults with phenylketonuria: Development of international consensus recommendations

January 1, 2022

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Barbara K. Burton, Álvaro Hermida, Amaya Bélanger-Quintana, Kendra J. Bjoraker, et al.

Serendipitous discovery of phenylketonuria in Iraq - How to identify and treat

March 1, 2021

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports

Persike de Oliveira DS, Kendra J. Bjoraker

Don’t Forget about Fabry

February 1, 2021

Psychiatric Times

Kendra J. Bjoraker

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Fabry Disease, Body and Mind

January 1, 2021

Patient Worthy

Kendra J. Bjoraker

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Toileting Abilities Survey as a surrogate outcome measure for cognitive function

January 1, 2020

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports

M.J. Hogan, K. Stephens, K. Smith, E.R. Jalazo, et al.

Individualized Education Program Data as Endpoint for Clinical Trials and Natural History Studies

February 1, 2020

16th WORLDSymposium (Poster)

Kendra J. Bjoraker, Melissa J. Hogan

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Monitoring Neuropsychological Function in CLN2 Disease

September 1, 2018

16th Annual International Conference on Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses

H.R. Adams, E. Augustine, I.S. Baron, K.J. Bjoraker, et al.

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Monitoring Neuropsychological Function in CLN2 Disease

April 1, 2018

ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

H.R. Adams, E. Augustine, I.S. Baron, K.J. Bjoraker, et al.

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Monitoring Neuropsychological Function in CLN2 Disease

September 1, 2018

SSIEM Symposium

Miriam Nickel, Erika Augustine, Heather R. Adams, et al.

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Neurodevelopmental Outcome and Treatment Efficacy of Benzoate and Dextromethorphan in Siblings with Attenuated Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia

January 1, 2016

Journal of Pediatrics

K.J. Bjoraker, M.A. Swanson, C.R. Coughlin II, et al.

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Long-Term Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Children with MPS 1H Treated with Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

November 1, 2015

Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease

A.S. Kunin-Batson, E.G. Shapiro, K.D. Rudser, C. Lavery, K.J. Bjoraker, et al.

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Biochemical and Molecular Predictors for Prognosis in Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia

January 1, 2015

Annuals of Neurology

M.A. Swanson, C.R. Coughlin Jr, K.J. Bjoraker, et al.

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Cognitive decline without neuroimaging evidence of disease progression in an adolescent patient with MS

January 1, 2015

43rd Annual Meeting of International Neuropsychology Society

A. Canas, T. Schreiner, K. Bjoraker, et al.

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An exploratory study of brain function and structure in mucopolysaccharidosis type I: Long term observations following hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT)

October 1, 2012

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism (Mol Genet Metab)

Shapiro, E., Guler, O.E., Rudser, K., Delaney, K., Bjoraker, K., Whitley, C., Tolar, J., Orchard, P., Provenzale, J., Thomas, K.

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PKU Patient Webinar: Additional Neurocognitive Topics

November 14, 2015

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Bjoraker, K.J.

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Research Challenges in Central Nervous System Manifestations of Inborn Errors of Metabolism

March 1, 2011

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism (Mol Genet Metab)

P.I. Dickson, A.R. Pariser, S.C. Groft, et al.

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A natural history study of hexosaminidase deficiency

January 1, 2010

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Bjoraker, Kendra, Eisengart, Julie, Karachunski, Peter, Oz, Gulin, Whitley, Chester

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Differences in language functioning in Hurler syndrome before and after HCT

January 1, 2010

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Eisengart, Julie, Bjoraker, Kendra, Shapiro, Elsa

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Brain volumes and neuropsychological function in attenuated and severe MPS I

January 1, 2010

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Nestrasil, Igor, Ahmed, Alia, Rudser, Kyle, Bjoraker, Kendra, Delaney, Kathleen, Shapiro, Elsa

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Pre-transplant risk factors affecting outcome in Hurler syndrome

January 1, 2010

Bone Marrow Transplant

P.J. Orchard, C. Milla, E. Braunlin, et al.

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Update on longitudinal study of bone disease and growth hormone treatment in MPS

January 1, 2010

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Polgreen, Lynda, Stevenson, David, Bjoraker, Kendra, et al.

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Long-term outcomes of hematopoietic cell transplantation for Wolman disease

January 1, 2009

Bone Marrow Transplant

Tolar, J., Petryk, A., Khan, K., et al.

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Neuropsychological outcomes in Hurler syndrome: 7-20 years post-HSCT

February 1, 2009

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Shapiro, Elsa, Bjoraker, Kendra, Guler, Evren, et al.

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A natural history study of hexosaminidase deficiency

February 1, 2009

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Bjoraker, Kendra, Whitley, Chester, Charnas, Lawrence

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Role of neuropsychological testing in lysosomal diseases research

February 1, 2009

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Ziegler, Richard, Bjoraker, Kendra, Shapiro, Elsa

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Longitudinal study of bone disease in MPS

February 1, 2009

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Polgreen, Lynda, Stevenson, David, Bjoraker, Kendra, et al.

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Niemann-Pick Disease: Survival after umbilical cord blood transplantation

February 1, 2008

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Tolar, J., Charnas, L., Bjoraker, K.J., et al.

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Neuropsychological function and neuroimaging in MPS

January 1, 2008

Molecular Genetics and Metabolism

Shapiro, Elsa, Thomas, Kathleen, Delaney, Kathleen, et al.

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Advocating for your Child’s Educational Needs

September 1, 2007

LysoStories (Newsletter)

Bjoraker, K.J.

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Therapy for Hurler syndrome

November 1, 2007

Bone Marrow Transplant

Tolar, J., Grewal, S.S., Bjoraker, K.J., et al.

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N-acetyl-L-cysteine improves outcome of advanced cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy

February 1, 2007

Bone Marrow Transplant

Tolar J., Orchard P.J., Bjoraker K.J., et al.

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Analysis of factors affecting development of carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with Hurler syndrome after hematopoietic cell transplantation

January 1, 2007

Bone Marrow Transplant

Khanna G., Van Heest A.E., Agel J., Bjoraker K., Grewal S., Abel S., Krivit W., Peters C., Orchard P.

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Long-term outcomes of adaptive functions for children with mucopolysaccharidosis with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

January 1, 2006

The Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Bjoraker, K.J., Delaney, K., Peters, C., Krivit, W., Shapiro, E.G.

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Retrospective analysis of factors affecting development of carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with Hurler syndrome after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

January 1, 2007

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Khanna, G., Van Heest, A.E., Agel, J., Bjoraker, K.J., Grewal, S., Abel, S., Krivit, W., Peters, C., Orchard, P.

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Appendix: Sample Neuropsychological IEP

January 1, 2005

In Handbook of School Neuropsychology

Bjoraker, K.J.

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Assessment of adrenoleukodystrophy lesions by high field MRS in non-sedated pediatric patients

January 1, 2005

Neurology

Oz, G., Tkac, I., Choi, Y., Bjoraker, K. J., Shapiro, E. G., Charnas, L. R., Gruetter, R.

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Dystonia

January 1, 2001

In Handbook of School Neuropsychology

Bjoraker, K.J.

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