Akankshi Oberoi

Dr. Akankshi Oberoi serves as a Research Teaching Specialist III at the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center, leveraging her medical background to bridge clinical care with dementia research. Her work specifically addresses neurological health disparities in high-risk populations, with focused attention on the South Asian community.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Government Medical College Patiala, Punjab, India
• Completion of all USMLE licensing steps

Dr. Oberoi's research centers on understanding dementia progression and brain health vulnerabilities in underserved populations. She actively investigates how cultural and socioeconomic factors impact neurological disorder outcomes, aiming to develop culturally competent interventions. Her long-term goal involves pursuing neurology residency to directly integrate patient care with research innovation.

She operates within the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center ecosystem, contributing to institutional efforts in Alzheimer's disease research and community-focused neurological health initiatives.