Rolf G. Jacob, MD
Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Otolaryngology

ACADEMIC HISTORY
Dr. Jacob earned a High Pass in Psychology in 1963 from University of Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden. In 1964 he earned a Bach Med in Medical Science from the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. He received a MD in Medicine from the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden in 1971.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
Panic and Anxiety Disorders
Migraine Headache

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

	Redfern MS, Furman JM, Jacob RG: Visually induced postural sway in anxiety disorders. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 21(5):704-16, 2007.
	Furman JM, Redfern MS, Jacob RG: Vestibulo-ocular function in anxiety disorders. Journal of Vestibular Research. 16(4-5):209-15, 2006.
	Furman JM, Balaban CD, Jacob RG, Marcus DA: Migraine-anxiety related dizziness (MARD): a new disorder?. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 76(1):1-8, 2005 Jan.
	Whitney SL, Jacob RG, Sparto PJ, Olshansky E, Detweiler-Shostak G, Brown EL, Furman JM: Acrophobia and pathological height vertigo: indications for vestibular physical therapy? Physical Therapy, 85:443-58 2005.
	Furman JM, Balaban CD, Jacob RG, Marcus DA. Migraine-anxiety related dizziness (MARD): a new disorder? J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 76:1-8, 2005.
	Marcus DA, Kapelewski C, Rudy TE, Jacob RG, Furman JM. Diagnosis of migrainous vertigo: validity of a structured interview. Med Sci Monit 10:CR197-201, 2004.
	Jacob, R.G., Brandt, Th, & Furman, J.M. Psychiatric aspects of dizziness and imbalance. In: A. Bronstein, Th. Brandt et al (Eds.). IPsychiatric aspects of dizziness and imbalance. In Clinical disorders of Posture and Gait (second edition) London: Arnold Publishers, 2004.
	Jacob, R.G., Furman, J.M., & Cass, S.P. Psychiatric Consequences of Vestibular Dysfunction. In L. Luxon, A. Martini, J. Furman, & D. Stephens (Eds): Audiologic Medicine (London: Taylor and Francis 2002).
	Fogel, J., & Jacob, R.G. Cognitive-behavioral treatment of a patient with vertigo and unusual sensitivity to smells: A case report. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 7, 71-78, 2002.
	Jacob RG, Whitney SL, Detweiler-Shostak G, Furman JM. Vestibular rehabilitation for patients with agorphobia and vestibular dysfunction: a pilot study. In press, Jrnl of Anxiety Disorders (Spec Issue, Balance Disorders/ Anxiety interface). 15:131-146, 2001.
	Balaban CD & Jacob RG. Background and history of the interface between anxiety and vertigo. In press, Journal of Anxiety Disorders (Special Issue, Balance Disorders/ anxiety interface) 15:27-51, 2001.
	Jacob RG, Furman JM, Durrant JD, & Turner SM. Surface dependence: A balance control strategy in panic disorder with agoraphobia. Psychosomatic Medicine, 59, 323-330, 1997.
	Jacob RG, Furman JM, & Balaban CD. Psychiatric aspects of vestibular disorders. In R.W. Baloh & G.M. Halmagyi (Eds.). Disorders of the Vestibular System. New York: Oxford Univ Press, 1996.
	Jacob RG, Furman JM, Durrant JD, & Turner SM. Panic, agoraphobia and vestibular dysfunction: Clinical test results. American Journal of Psychiatry, 153, 503-512, 1996.
	Jacob RG, Redfern MS, & Furman JM. Optic flow-induced sway in anxiety disorders associated with space and motion discomfort. Journal of anxiety Disorders, 9, 411-425, 1995.