Dr. Katherine Taub

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine S. Taub, MD, is a pediatric neurologist at Children's Hospital Philadelphia (CHOP), with a specific focus on the ketogenic diet, pediatric epilepsy, and tuberous sclerosis. She aims to deliver cohesive care by collaborating with her colleagues at CHOP to provide comprehensive treatment necessary for the welfare of children and their families. With a vision for advancing epilepsy treatment, Dr. Taub is actively researching preventive treatments for infants diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition causing benign growths in the brain and other organs. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

2006-06-01 — Present

Children's Hospital Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Provides specialized care in pediatric neurology.

Associate Professor Clinical Neurology

2016-06-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaches and conducts research in clinical neurology.

Awards

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Samuel Zeritsky Award for Excellence in Research

2010-01-01
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Tropia Award

2000-01-01
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Magna Cum Laude

2000-01-01
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Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

2000-01-01
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Early Acceptance into Medical School

1998-01-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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