Robyn Klein | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Barnard College, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital |
| Known for | Virus mediated cognitive impairment, sex-differences in Multiple Sclerosis |
| Awards | Dana Foundation Award for Neuroimmunology Distinguished Educator Award, Washington University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuroimmunology |
| Institutions | Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri |
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.