The Iris Fund Event at CHIEF Flatiron New York

In recent years, the scientific and medical community has made enormous strides toward determining the triggers of preterm birth so we can better understand and identify the risks that lead to early labor.

Approximately 400,000 babies are born too soon in the United States every year - and interventions for women haven’t changed since the 1970s. But now we’re at a tipping point.

This work is driven largely by women at the top of their fields in science, engineering, medicine, clinical care, advocacy, philanthropy and peer-to-peer support. Join us to hear from some of these women and learn about how we’re ready to change the trajectory of preterm birth and stillbirth in this country.


Speakers

Brittney Crystal
Founder & Executive Director, The Iris Fund
Brittney leads The Iris Fund, the largest private funder of basic science research related to preterm birth. The Iris Fund sits at the center of breakthrough research, improvements to patient care and advocacy to drive change for the next family.

Kristin Myers, PhD
Director, Myers Soft Tissue Lab & Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University
Kristin’s program studies the biomechanics of biological soft tissues with a specific focus on the female reproductive system and pregnancy. Her lab creates biomechanical models of pregnancy to uncover structural mechanisms of preterm birth. 

Mirella Mourad, MD
Co-Director, Preterm Birth Prevention Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Dr. Mirella Mourad is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist supporting patients in need from across the tri-state area. She focuses on improving perinatal outcomes by providing individualized, evidence-based care and promoting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research.

Host

Nancy Taussig
Founder
Pinnacle Philanthropic Advisory Services

Tuesday, May 26 from 5-6:30pm
CHIEF Flatiron at 13 East 19th Street in New York City

This invitation is for you and a guest of your choice. Please reply with your availability using the form below or by emailing bcrystal@theirisfund.org by May 1.