Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina, MD

Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina is a medical doctor, Harvard-trained scholar, and a leading expert in human performance under extreme conditions. Now based in Houston—the heart of global space exploration—she is the founder of HIBERIA (Hibernation Intelligence Base for Education, Research & International Alliance). Her pioneering research into human hypometabolic states, including torpor and hibernation, seeks to translate advanced medical science into actionable solutions for long-duration spaceflight and emergency medicine. A highly sought-after speaker and guest lecturer at MIT, Dr. Kostioukhina has shared her expertise in Space Medicine and Crisis Management with international intelligence agencies and military organizations. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, The Crisis Response Journal, and Harvard Magazine. On a mission to make wellbeing real by translating science into action, she helps organizations unlock human potential and resilience through cutting-edge, measurable flourishing.