Kristin M. Myers

Kristin M. Myers is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University, where she leads a research program in the biomechanics of biological soft tissues, with a focus on the female reproductive system and pregnancy. Myers develops computational and experimental models to elucidate the structural mechanisms underlying preterm birth, a significant public health challenge. She and her team are among the few globally who create biomechanical models of pregnancy, collaborating with clinical specialists to identify mechanical risk factors and develop clinical interventions to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Myers has contributed to the field through the use of computational modeling, finite element analysis, and mechanical testing of soft tissues. Her research has advanced understanding of tissue growth, remodeling, and mechanical failure during pregnancy, and has been published in scientific journals. She has been featured in media outlets, including a cover article for MIT News, a radio interview on NPR’s Morning Edition, and an episode of Netflix and Vox’s "Sex Explained," highlighting her ability to communicate scientific concepts to broad audiences.

Her career includes honors such as the ASME Y.C. Fung Young Investigators Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the White House, recognizing her work in tissue biomechanics and women’s health. Myers is a speaker and contributor in biomedical engineering and women’s health innovation.