Rachel Katzenellenbogen MD

Rachel A. Katzenellenbogen is the chief of the Adolescent Medicine division. She is the Richard E. and Pauline P. Klingler Endowed Professor of Pediatrics and a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology. She completed medical school at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (1999) and trained in pediatrics (2002), adolescent medicine (2005), and STD research (2006) at the University of Washington. She is board-certified in general pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Rachel Katzenellenbogen sees patients in adolescent medicine.

The Katzenellenbogen Laboratory conducts research on human papillomavirus and the cancers associated with this infection at the Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research. Dr. Katzenellenbogen is the co-leader of the IUSCCC Cancer Prevention and Control program, and she is the co-director of the Center for HPV Research with Dr. Katy Head. Dr. Katzenellenbogen is also a member of the Morris Green Physician Scientist Development Program through the Department of Pediatrics, and she mentors trainees in research projects.

Dr. Katzenellenbogen co-authored a book, Women Rock Science: A Pocket Guide for Success in Clinical Academic Research Careers, in 2019 and its second edition in 2024. The book focuses on how women can grow and thrive in today’s clinical research environment.