Kristy Derr-Mierzwa

Kristy Derr-Mierzwa is a Research Scientist at NCATS since November 2015. Kristy has experience in developing and validating in vitro engineered tissues on a 3D bioprinter for drug testing and disease research. Kristy also performs high volume cell culture duties for tissue harvesting and maintenance. In June 2020, Kristy became the Chief Executive Officer at Nextonic Solutions. Kristy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.