Rebekah Feng
About Rebekah Feng
Rebekah Feng is a Group Leader and Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2015. She also serves as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Neuroscience and a Scientific Review Officer at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, both since 2021.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Rebekah Feng serves as a Group Leader and Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2015. In this role, she leads research initiatives and contributes to advancing scientific knowledge in her field. Her tenure at NIH spans over nine years, during which she has been involved in various research projects and collaborations.
Position at Frontiers in Neuroscience
Since 2021, Rebekah Feng has been working as a Review Editor at Frontiers in Neuroscience. In this capacity, she oversees the peer review process for submitted manuscripts, ensuring the quality and integrity of published research. Her role contributes to the dissemination of knowledge in the neuroscience community.
Experience at National Institute on Drug Abuse
Rebekah Feng has held the position of Scientific Review Officer at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) since 2021. In this role, she evaluates research proposals and grants, playing a critical part in the funding process for drug abuse research. Her work supports the mission of NIDA to advance scientific knowledge in the field.
Educational Background and Degrees
Rebekah Feng has an extensive educational background in the biological sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience from Georgetown University Medical Center from 2006 to 2011. She also holds multiple Bachelor of Science degrees in Neurobiology and Biological Sciences from institutions including the University of California, Berkeley, and the University at Buffalo.
Previous Research and Teaching Experience
Rebekah Feng has a diverse range of previous research and teaching experiences. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry and has held various lecturer positions at Georgetown University. Additionally, she has contributed to scientific outreach and mentorship programs, demonstrating her commitment to education and community engagement in the field of neuroscience.