Rebecca Folkerth, MD

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CLINICAL PROFESSOR | Rehabilitation and Human Performance
Research Topics
Alzheimer's Disease, Brain, Neuroscience, Pathology, Trauma
(see Biography)
Traumatic Brain Injury Neurodevelopmental Disorders Ischemic Brain Injury

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University

Doctor, University of Louisville School of Medicine

na, Tufts New England Medical Center

na, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Children's Hospital

2023

Visiting Faculty Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

2009

Multiple named awards at annual scientific society meetings

American Association of Neuropathologists, American Academy of Neurology, Neurocritical Care Society, American Neurological Association

2006

Partners in Excellence Award

Partners Healthcare

1996

Pier F. Paci Memorial Award for Excellence in Pathology Resident Teaching

Brigham and Women's Hospital Pathology Department

1984

Medical student honors in Anatomic Pathology and Neurology

University of Louisville School of Medicine

1976

Merit Scholarships, Merck Chemistry Award, Dow Summer Research Scholarship, RJ Grim Memorial Scholarship

Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences

Jerzy Olszewski Memorial Guest Lectureship

Canadian Association of Neuropathologists

Saul Korey Lectureship

American Association of Neuropathologists

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Dr. Folkerth did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry and other outside entities during 2025 and/or 2026: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

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