Kathryn P. Scherpelz, MD, PhD
Kathryn P. Scherpelz, MD, PhD
Medical Specialty
- Neuropathology
Locations
About Kathryn Poindexter Scherpelz
Kathryn Scherpelz, MD, PhD, is an Associate Director of the UW Autopsy and After Death Services, and is a UW Medicine acting assistant professor of Pathology.
She is a clinical specialist in neuropathology and autopsy pathology, including clinical and research components in each. As a clinician educator, Dr. Scherpelz is invested in teaching trainees who spend time on autopsy, neurosurgical, and ocular pathology services. Her research interests include neurodegenerative changes related to aging and traumatic brain injury, especially focused on protein aggregates including beta-amyloid and tau.
Personal Interests
Dr. Scherpelz enjoys spending time outside, speculative fiction, singing.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of NeuropathologyFellowship, 2021, NeuropathologyUniv. of Chicago Pritzker SoMMedical Education, 2016UW - Dept. of PathologyResidency, Anatomic PathologyUW - Dept. of PathologyFellowship, Forensic Pathology
Board Certifications
- Forensic Pathology, 2022, American Board of Pathology
- Anatomic Pathology, 2021, American Board of Pathology
- Neuropathology, 2021, American Board of Pathology