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Rebecca Koch is a translational researcher and registered dietitian specializing in the study of genetic disorders related to carbohydrate metabolism, with a focus on glycogen storage diseases (GSD) and allied lysosomal polyglucosan storage disorders. She has built a prominent research lab, investigating the natural history, pathophysiology, and treatment factors associated with these genetic conditions. Her work aims to characterize mouse models of disease and explore associated metabolic disturbances, the development of novel therapies, and the identification of surrogate biomarkers for disease progression. Prior to her current position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University, Rebecca received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from the University of Florida and her PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Georgia. She has completed postdoctoral training under Dr. Priya Kishnani in Medical Genetics at Duke University. Rebecca actively manages ongoing GSD natural history studies with participants worldwide and serves on several professional committees and advisory boards, contributing significant advances in the field of metabolic disorders.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Engaged in research and teaching in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on metabolic disorders.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)