Rebecca Traub

Dr. Rebecca Traub serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, where she directs the Neuromuscular Fellowship Program and oversees the Electromyography (EMG) Laboratory at UNC Hospitals. Board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, she maintains clinical appointments at UNC Hospitals Neurology Clinic in Chapel Hill.

Education and Training:

• Medical School: Brown University (2002-2006)
• Internship: Internal Medicine, Columbia University (2006-2007)
• Residency & Chief Residency: Neurology, Columbia University (2007-2010)
• Fellowship: EMG/Neuromuscular Medicine, Columbia University (2010-2011)

Dr. Traub specializes in peripheral neuropathies with clinical focus on inherited neuropathies (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), inflammatory neuropathies, amyloid polyneuropathy, and general neuromuscular disorders. Her research examines diagnostic approaches for idiopathic neuropathies and participates in clinical trials for neuromuscular conditions. She performs EMG/NCS and skin biopsies as part of her clinical practice.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on neuromuscular disorders, particularly amyloid neuropathies, myasthenia gravis therapeutics, and diagnostic methodologies for peripheral nerve diseases. Her work spans clinical trials, diagnostic validation studies, and investigations into rare neuromuscular conditions.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
• American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
• Peripheral Nerve Society (PNS)

Dr. Traub's clinical practice emphasizes patient-centered care for neuromuscular disorders, with particular attention to complex diagnostic cases. Her research integrates clinical practice with translational studies, focusing on improving diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic options for patients with inherited and inflammatory neuropathies. As Program Director of the Neuromuscular Fellowship, she trains future specialists in neuromuscular medicine.

She directs the EMG laboratory at UNC Hospitals, overseeing electrodiagnostic testing for peripheral nerve and muscle disorders. Her clinical expertise includes interpreting EMG/NCS studies and performing skin biopsies for small fiber neuropathy assessment.