Dr. Erika Moore is an Assistant Professor within the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she serves as the Principal Investigator of the Moore Lab. Her academic journey includes the successful defense of her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, after completing her Bachelor's degree in the same discipline at the Johns Hopkins University.

Following her postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Moore founded the Moore Lab in July 2020. The lab is steadfastly committed to engineering biomaterial models that harness the regenerative potential of the immune system, particularly addressing health disparities. Ongoing research at the Moore Lab encompasses a wide spectrum, ranging from modeling vasculitis in lupus to investigating age-related macrophage function, decoding extracellular matrix signaling's impact on macrophage activity, and examining ancestral influences on innate immune responses.

Dr. Moore's dedication extends beyond the laboratory, as she fervently advocates for professional development and financial literacy. A co-founder of #BlackInBME, she plays a pivotal role in providing support and mentorship to Black trainees and faculty members in the field of biomedical engineering. In alignment with her commitment to financial empowerment, she established Moore Wealth Inc., a nonprofit aimed at equipping students with essential financial literacy skills.

Dr. Moore's significant contributions have earned her esteemed accolades including the NSF CAREER award in 2023, the 3M NonTenured Faculty Award in 2023 and 2022, the 2022 BMES Rita Schaffer Young Investigator Award, and the NIH R35 Maximizing Investigators' Research Award in 2022. Notably recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Healthcare, Dr. Moore's exceptional trajectory showcases her as a distinguished figure making impactful strides in research, mentorship, financial education, and diversity advocacy.

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