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Rebecca Brown, MD, Neurology, Birmingham, AL

RebeccaMegBrownMDPhD

Neurology Birmingham, AL

Neurooncology

Associate Professor, Division of Neuro-Oncology The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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  • Office

    520 20th St S
    Faculty Office Tower, Suite 1020
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 205-934-1432
    Fax+1 205-975-7546

Summary

  • Rebecca Brown, MD PhD, is a board-certified neuro-oncologist based in Birmingham, AL, specializing in glioma, Von Hippel Lindau, and neurofibromatosis-schwannomatosis (NF/SWN). She completed an intern year in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University, TN, residency training in neurology at Mount Sinai, NYC, and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Austin, TX and a BA in Biology/Neuroscience from The University of Chicago, IL. Dr. Brown is currently an Associate Professor of Neuro-Oncology at UAB in Birmingham, AL and Director of the NF and SWN Clinic at UAB. Her research focuses on developing novel therapies for NF and SWN, with multiple publications in reputable journals. She has received several honors, and partners with the online rare diseases platform iHealth, is a proud member of the advisory board to NeuroVigil, and serves as scientific advisor to Pasithea Pharmaceuticals.

Education & Training

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 2017 - 2019
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2013 - 2017
  • East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine
    East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2013
  • The Institute for Neuroscience, The University of Texas at Austin
    The Institute for Neuroscience, The University of Texas at AustinPhD, 2000 - 2007
  • The University of Chicago
    The University of ChicagoBA, Biology/Neuroscience, Cum Laude, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Board Certified in Neurology
    ABPNBoard Certified in Neurology
  • MD
    AcgmeMD

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • R-25 Training Grant NINDS, 2017
  • Outstanding Teaching Award 2007
  • Outstanding Student Award 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Integrating the Human into the Total System: Degradation of Performance under Stress"  
    Kornguth S, Steinberg RM, Schnyer D, Trujillo L, Naval Engineers Journal, 1/1/2011
  • "Cutaneous features predict paraspinal neurofibromas in neurofibromatosis type 1"  
    Brown RM, Klesse LJ, Le LQ, J Invest Dermatol, 1/1/2010
  • "Sustaining Performance Under Stress: Overview of This Issue"  
    Steinberg RM, Kornguth S, Military Psychology, 1/21/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Human Skin-Derived Precursor/Stem Cells Generate Dermal Neurofibromas in Neurofibromatosis Type I."
    Brown RM, Liu C, Chen Z, Le LQ, Medical Student Research Forum, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1/1/2011
  • "Transgenerational Effects of Endocrine Disruptors on Neuroendocrine Systems"
    Gore AC, Steinberg RM, Walker DM, Dickerson SM, Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Workshop, East Lansing, MI, 1/25/2009
  • "Overview of the Center for Strategic and Innovative Technologies Sustaining Performance Research."
    Steinberg RM, Kornguth, S, 2nd Annual Sustaining Performance Under Stress Symposium, Adelphi, MD, 1/24/2009
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Other

  • "Sustaining and Enhancing High OPTEMPO Performance of Soldiers in the Transformed Military" 
    Steinberg RM, Kornguth S, Schnyer DM, Trujillo L, Maddox WT, Markman AB, Coyle EF, Eagleman DM, Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports (STAR), #20090036560, NASA Langley Research Center
    1/9/2009
  • "The effects of Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Female Reproduction: From Genes to Behavior." 
    Steinberg RM, Doctoral Thesis, The Institute for Neuroscience, The University of Texas at Austin

Press Mentions

  • ‘Shutting Doors to Almost Everyone’: Experts Debate Risks & Benefits of Immunity Passports
    ‘Shutting Doors to Almost Everyone’: Experts Debate Risks & Benefits of Immunity PassportsDecember 8th, 2020
  • ‘Immunity Passports’ Exist, but Are They a Bad Idea?
    ‘Immunity Passports’ Exist, but Are They a Bad Idea?December 6th, 2020
  • 'Immunity Passports' Are Already Here. But They Come with Warnings
    'Immunity Passports' Are Already Here. But They Come with WarningsDecember 6th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • R25NIH2016–2017

Professional Memberships