Robyn S. Klein
American neuroimmunologist
Robyn S. Klein is an American neuroimmunologist as well as the Vice Provost and Associate Dean for Graduate Education at Washington University in St. Louis. Klein is also a professor in the Departments of Medicine, Anatomy & Neurobiology, and Pathology & Immunology. Her research explores the pathogenesis of neuroinflammation in the central nervous system by probing how immune signalling molecules regulate blood brain barrier permeability. Klein is also a fervent advocate for gender equity in STEM, publishing mechanisms to improve gender equity in speakers at conferences, participating nationally on gender equity discussion panels, and through service as the president of the Academic Women’s Network at the Washington University School of Medicine.
Early life and education
Klein pursued her undergraduate studies at Columbia University’s Barnard College in New York City. In 1985, Klein completed her Bachelors of Arts in Biological Sciences, graduating with honors. After her undergraduate degree, Klein pursued an MD-PhD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. On her way to obtaining her dual-degree, Klein completed a Masters in Neuroscience in 1990 at Albert Einstein College and then graduated in 1993 with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and an M.D. from Albert Einstein. Klein then completed her internship and her residency in medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and subspecialty training in Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital, both in Boston, Massachusetts.
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