Klinman recognized as outstanding early-career scientist
Neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neurodegeneration named 2025 STAT Wunderkind
Eva Klinman, MD, PhD, an instructor in the Department of Neurology at WashU Medicine, has been named a 2025 STAT Wunderkind by STAT News for her exceptional contributions to understanding the mechanisms of brain aging and neurodegeneration.
Eva Klinman, MD, PhD, an instructor in the Department of Neurology at WashU Medicine, has been honored by online publication STAT News as a 2025 STAT Wunderkind. Wunderkinds are selected by STAT’s editorial staff to recognize and celebrate the achievements of early-career scientists and researchers who are making significant contributions to biomedical science. Through the Wunderkinds program, STAT spotlights the next generation of scientific leaders and underscores the vital role of young researchers in driving progress and innovation.
Klinman joins a distinguished cohort of 29 promising young scientists celebrated for their innovative research, potential for future impact and overall excellence in their respective areas of expertise. Klinman’s research focuses on the underlying mechanisms of brain aging that result in age-related neurodegeneration and dementia, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. She has received mentorship at WashU Medicine from leading scientific researchers in developmental biology, aging and movement disorders, which she has used to shape her own research and to educate the next generation of scientists.
As a Wunderkind, Klinman was invited to participate in the annual STAT Summit, a high-profile event that brings together leaders and innovators in health, medicine and biotechnology. The 2025 STAT Wunderkinds cohort was announced Oct. 15, the first day of the two-day summit. In addition to this formal recognition, honorees had the opportunity to connect and engage with fellow researchers and potential collaborators to explore new opportunities for advancing their work.
