Kristin Milano

Kristin Milano is a Researcher and Director of Laboratory Services at the Reproductive and Placental Research Unit, Yale School of Medicine. She holds a BA in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware (1999). Her research focuses on placental biology, including the impact of Zika virus on fetal health and the link between placental abnormalities and autism. She directs laboratory operations in the Kliman Laboratories, a key facility for reproductive and placental research.

Education: B.A. in Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, 1999.

Research Interests: Milano's work explores placental mechanisms in pregnancy complications, such as Zika virus infection and autism risk. She collaborates with Dr. Harvey Kliman, advancing understanding of placental pathology and its implications for maternal and fetal health.

Labs/Teams: Director of Laboratory Services at the Kliman Laboratories (Farnam Memorial Building, New Haven, CT).