Dr. Erika Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2013 and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University in 2018. As Principal Investigator of the Moore Lab, Dr. Moore develops biomaterial models that leverage the regenerative potential of macrophages to support tissue repair and regeneration. Her research addresses health inequities and focuses on topics such as age-related macrophage dysfunction, macrophage-driven inflammation in lupus, integrin-mediated interactions with the extracellular matrix, and the role of macrophages in uterine fibroids. Dr. Moore also advocates for professional development and financial literacy for students in STEM. In 2019, she founded Moore Wealth Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to teaching students key financial skills. Recognized as a 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Healthcare and a 2024 TED Fellow, Dr. Moore has received several prestigious honors, including the NIH R35 MIRA, the Lupus Research Alliance Career Development Award, the BMES Rita Schaffer Award, the 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award, and the NSF CAREER Award.