Professor
College of Engineering | Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Madison, WI
Kristyn Masters is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She earned her B.S. from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from Rice University, both in Chemical Engineering. In the Masters Lab, researchers combine engineering tools with biological knowledge to create in vitro models of disease, with a specific focus on cardiovascular dysfunction and cancer. In addition to her research activities, Dr. Masters has received numerous teaching awards and has leadership roles in teaching and mentoring programs.