
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
Fabry Disease, Body and Mind
January 1, 2021
Patient Worthy
Kendra J. Bjoraker
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
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.
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.
Monitoring Neuropsychological Function in CLN2 Disease
September 1, 2018
SSIEM Symposium
Miriam Nickel, Erika Augustine, Heather R. Adams, et al.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PKU Patient Webinar: Additional Neurocognitive Topics
November 14, 2015
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Bjoraker, K.J.
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.
A natural history study of hexosaminidase deficiency
January 1, 2010
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism
Bjoraker, Kendra, Eisengart, Julie, Karachunski, Peter, Oz, Gulin, Whitley, Chester
Differences in language functioning in Hurler syndrome before and after HCT
January 1, 2010
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism
Eisengart, Julie, Bjoraker, Kendra, Shapiro, Elsa
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
Pre-transplant risk factors affecting outcome in Hurler syndrome
January 1, 2010
Bone Marrow Transplant
P.J. Orchard, C. Milla, E. Braunlin, et al.
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.
Long-term outcomes of hematopoietic cell transplantation for Wolman disease
January 1, 2009
Bone Marrow Transplant
Tolar, J., Petryk, A., Khan, K., et al.
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.
A natural history study of hexosaminidase deficiency
February 1, 2009
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism
Bjoraker, Kendra, Whitley, Chester, Charnas, Lawrence
Role of neuropsychological testing in lysosomal diseases research
February 1, 2009
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism
Ziegler, Richard, Bjoraker, Kendra, Shapiro, Elsa
Longitudinal study of bone disease in MPS
February 1, 2009
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism
Polgreen, Lynda, Stevenson, David, Bjoraker, Kendra, et al.
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.
Neuropsychological function and neuroimaging in MPS
January 1, 2008
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism
Shapiro, Elsa, Thomas, Kathleen, Delaney, Kathleen, et al.
Advocating for your Child’s Educational Needs
September 1, 2007
LysoStories (Newsletter)
Bjoraker, K.J.
Therapy for Hurler syndrome
November 1, 2007
Bone Marrow Transplant
Tolar, J., Grewal, S.S., Bjoraker, K.J., et al.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Appendix: Sample Neuropsychological IEP
January 1, 2005
In Handbook of School Neuropsychology
Bjoraker, K.J.
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.
Dystonia
January 1, 2001
In Handbook of School Neuropsychology
Bjoraker, K.J.
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