Biography: Rebecca Obeng, MD, PhD
Expertise
Titles
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Anatomic Pathology - American Board of Pathology
Education
Research Fellowship | Gastrointestinal Pathology
Gastrointestinal Pathology - Emory University School Of Medicine (2018 - 2020)
Residency | Anatomic Pathology
Anatomic Pathology - Emory University Hospital (2015 - 2018)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2014 - 2015)
Other Education
Harvard School Of Public Health (2013 - 2014)
Medical Education
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2013)
Other Education
University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (2003)
About
Rebecca Obeng, MD, PhD, MPH joins the University Hospitals Department of Pathology and specializes in gastrointestinal and liver pathology. Dr. Obeng received her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Psychology from Virginia Tech, followed by her Doctorates of Medicine and Philosophy from the University Of Virginia School Of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship training at Emory University.
Dr. Obeng is a tumor immunologist and her current research aims to elucidate T cell differentiation and function in the tumor microenvironment and to develop immunotherapeutic strategies for patients with cancer. She has published her work in peer-review journals, presented at numerous conferences and has two patents. Dr. Obeng has received funding from sources including the National Cancer Institute and American Lung Association. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of a non-profit organization, Sub-Saharan Africa Healthcare Initiative that works to improve anatomic pathology and laboratory services in Africa.
Dr. Obeng has a rich history of leadership experience and community and volunteer service. She has also received several awards including Emory University 40 under Forty Honoree and the American Society for Clinical Pathology 40 under Forty in Pathology Honoree.