Clinical and Research Background
Dr. Scherpelz specializes in neuropathology and autopsy pathology, including clinical and research components in each. Her research interests include neurodegenerative changes related to aging and traumatic brain injury, especially focused on protein aggregates including beta-amyloid and tau.
Board Certifications
Neuropathology, Anatomic Pathology
Research Interests
Aging, neurodegenerative disease, ocular pathology, traumatic brain injury
Academic and Medical Appointments
Academic Appointments
Acting Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Seattle, WA, 2021-Present
Medical Appointments
Associate Director, Autopsy and After Death Services, 2021-Present
Education and Training
Fellowship, Forensic Pathology, University of Washington and King County Medical Examiner Office, Seattle, WA 2020-2021
Fellowship, Neuropathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2018-2020
Residency, Anatomic Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2016-2018
MD, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2008-2016
PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2008-2014
BA in Chemistry, Pomona College, Claremont, CA, 2003 - 2007
Publications
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