The Iris Fund Event at CHIEF Flatiron New York
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 an inflection point.
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.
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 leading women and learn about how we are changing 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
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, or virtual twins, of pregnancy to uncover structural mechanisms of preterm birth.
Mirella Mourad, MD
Co-Director, Preterm Birth Prevention Center at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center
Dr. Mirella Mourad is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist supporting patients in need across the tri-state area. She focuses on improving perinatal outcomes by providing individualized, evidence-based care and promoting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research.
Noémie Elhadad
Chair, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Noémie’s research sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-centered computing, and medicine. She designs AI-driven tools to support patients and clinicians, ensuring that the AI systems of the future are safe, effective, and advance medicine.
Host
Nancy Taussig
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 ebergantino@theirisfund.org by May 1.