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Kathryn P. Scherpelz specializes in neuropathology and autopsy pathology with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injuries. Her clinical research delves into the changes associated with aging and the impact of protein aggregates such as beta-amyloid and tau. She holds a dual degree in Medicine and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Chicago, where her training encompassed fellowship programs in forensic pathology and neuropathology, alongside residency in anatomic pathology at the University of Washington. As the Associate Director of Autopsy Death Services at UW Medicine, she contributes significantly to the academic and clinical fields of pathology. Her work bridges the gap between clinical observation and academic inquiry in neurodegeneration and ocular pathology.
UW Medicine • Seattle, WA
Overseeing autopsy services and conducting research related to death investigations.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
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