Kathrin Eichinger | Neuroimmunology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kathrin Eichinger | Neuroimmunology | Best Researcher Award

Medical University of Vienna | Austria

Dr. Kathrin Eichinger is a compassionate and highly skilled Austrian paediatrician specialising in child and adolescent medicine with advanced training in neuropaediatrics at the Medical University of Vienna. Her academic foundation was established at the Medical University of Innsbruck, complemented by an Erasmus semester at the University of Valladolid in Spain, which enriched her international perspective and linguistic proficiency. Professionally, she has gained extensive clinical experience across leading paediatric institutions, including the St. Anna Children’s Hospital and the Hospital of the Brothers of Mercy, where she honed her expertise in paediatric neurology, developmental diagnostics, and intensive care. Her research contributions include participation in clinical trials such as the eSMART project on electronic symptom management. Dr. Eichinger’s technical skills encompass EEG interpretation, paediatric ultrasound, sedation procedures, and emergency paediatric life support, underscoring her strong command of clinical practice and patient safety. Recognised through several advanced certifications and active participation in specialised workshops and international medical forums, she continues to pursue excellence in paediatric neuroimmunology and epilepsy care. Fluent in German, English, and Spanish, she combines clinical precision with empathetic patient care. Driven by curiosity and dedication, Dr. Eichinger remains committed to advancing paediatric neurological research and improving healthcare outcomes for children.

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Pin Wang | Neuroimmunology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pin Wang | Neuroimmunology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pin Wang, a female medical doctor and postdoctoral researcher, is an Associate Chief Physician in Neurology at the Second Hospital of Shandong University. She earned her PhD in Neurology from Shandong University in 2009 and was a visiting scholar at the NIH, USA. She specializes in neuroimmunology, focusing on multiple sclerosis and related disorders. Dr. Wang has led research funded by the Shandong Natural Science Foundation and the Department of Education, with multiple SCI-indexed publications.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Wang obtained her PhD in Neurology from Shandong University School of Medicine in 2009. From 2012 to 2013, she trained at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), NIH, under Dr. Bibiana Bielekova, focusing on immune-mediated neurological diseases. Her education integrates clinical neurology, research, and teaching, positioning her as an expert in demyelinating diseases and neuroimmune disorders.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Dr. Wang has extensive experience in neurology, combining clinical practice, teaching, and research. She worked at NIH, studying neuroimmune disease mechanisms and participated in the FDA-approved daclizumab clinical trials for multiple sclerosis. She is an Associate Chief Physician at Shandong University’s Second Hospital and actively contributes to patient care, student training, and neurological research, particularly in neuroimmunology.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Wang specializes in multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, myelitis, optic neuritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, and myasthenia gravis. Her research explores immune-mediated neurological diseases, oxidative stress in demyelination, and environmental neurotoxins in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Wang has received funding from the Shandong Natural Science Foundation and the Department of Education for her research in neurological disorders. Her contributions to neuroimmunology have been recognized through multiple SCI publications and conference presentations. She plays an active role in professional neurology and immunology committees in Shandong Province.

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